A satanic worship event is to take place outside of the Kansas State Capitol on Friday, March 28. Archbishop Naumann and the Kansas Catholic Conference, the Bishops’ voice on matters of public policy, are asking the faithful to respond with prayers for the spiritual conversion of those taking part in this act of anti-Christian bigotry. Legal options are being explored.
Satanic worship is disturbing, spiritually harmful, and an affront to every Christian. Participants may claim that the destructive and offensive acts during a “black mass” are part of their religious freedom or free speech rights under the First Amendment. However, these rights have limits and do not allow individuals to act in ways that include or incite lawless behavior.
We are deeply disappointed that such blasphemous acts that are intended to mock Catholic worship, the beliefs of all Christians, and those who believe in the one true God, are being allowed on the Kansas Statehouse grounds. We call upon Governor Kelly and the State Legislature to disallow this act of blasphemy to take place, which is clearly designed to mock Christianity and be provocative.
We must not allow ourselves to be provoked to anger or violence, as that would be cooperation with the devil. Instead, we should approach this situation with all confidence in God’s ultimate victory over Satan, sin and death. “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18).
How you can respond:
- Pray:
- Recite the Individual Consecration Prayer to consecrate yourself to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Pray for the repentance and conversion of those participating in the satanic worship event.
- Worship:
- On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, March 25th, at 5:30 PM, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, attend the Mass for Expectant Parents where Archbishop Naumann will reconsecrate Kansas to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. All are welcome.
- A Eucharistic Holy Hour will be offered at Assumption Church, directly north of the Statehouse, beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28th, followed by Holy Mass.
- An additional Mass will be held on March 28 at Sacred Heart – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Topeka. Eucharistic Adoration will start at 11 AM and the Mass will proceed at Noon.
- Take Action: Contact Governor Kelly and your state legislators to express concern and ask that this event be disallowed.
- Serve Others: Spread Christ’s love through acts of charity on March 28, with service opportunities available via Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and other community organizations.
Individual Consecration Prayer:
O Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Queen of Heaven and Earth, and Help of Christians,
I consecrate our state and its capitol
and myself, as your beloved child, to Jesus through you,
and seek your protection from the assaults of the enemy of God.
Protect me, by your intercession,
from the power of darkness and evil
which are the only fruits that can come forth
from acts of sacrilege and blasphemy.
I pledge to offer you
my penances and sacrifices of this present time,
to be placed by you at the foot of the Cross,
where you stood in unrequited sorrow yet complete trust,
and where Jesus placed all of humanity
into your maternal care.
I am yours, O Immaculate Heart of Mary!
Therefore, receive me, and all who are dear to me,
and all who are in need of the mercy of God,
in this my act of consecration,
as I invoke your most powerful assistance:
Hail Mary, full of grace…