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Fr. Kevin Drew: When God Orders Us to Fight – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Fr. Kevin Drew: When God Orders Us to Fight

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Battle of Orsha on 8 September 1514. The painting depicts one of the biggest battles in 16th century Europe - battle of Orsha, which took place on the 8th of September 1514. The battle was a culmination of a conflict between Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Creator: krąg Lucasa Cranacha Starszego, Hans Krell. Date: Unknown. Institution: National Museum in Warsaw. Provider: Europeana 280. Providing Country: Poland. Public Domain.

By Fr. Kevin Drew, Catholic Exchange, Oct. 22, 2025

Ordained in 2012, Fr. Kevin Drew is a priest and pastor of the Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph. He is well regarded for his preaching and evangelization. His Daily Mass and homily can be found at Catholic Radio Network.

 

And Joshua mowed down Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

cropped-kdrew-pic-1_3-1The Amalekites, a persistent enemy of the Chosen People, were a warlike and violent group who roamed south of Israel. After ambushing the Israelites during their Exodus from Egypt, killing weary travelers—including the elderly, women, and children—Moses gave Joshua the order to fight them.

While Joshua and his men engaged in battle, Moses stood above them on a mountain with his arms raised. When Moses became tired and dropped his arms, the Amalekites had the better of the fight.  Noticing this, the priests Aaron and Hur found a large rock for Moses to sit on, and they held up his arms. …

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