What happens when a small group of self-proclaimed Satanists tries to bring darkness into the heartland of America? They end up sparking an even greater fire—one fueled by faith, unity, and unwavering devotion to God. That’s exactly what happened in Topeka, Kansas, when a handful of Satanists attempted to stage a so-called “black mass” in front of the Kansas State Capitol. Their goal was clear: provoke Christians, mock their faith, and spread chaos. Instead, they awakened a powerful spiritual response unlike anything they had anticipated.
As news of the Satanic event spread, Christians across Kansas refused to sit idly by. Instead of reacting with outrage or fear, they turned to prayer. Churches throughout the state held special Masses and Holy Hours in response, seeking reparation for the blasphemous display planned at the Capitol.
By the time Friday arrived, thousands of faithful believers had gathered on the Capitol grounds. Their response was peaceful, prayerful, and far more powerful than anything the Satanists could have mustered. Rosaries in hand, they stood firm, vastly outnumbering the handful of dark-clad provocateurs who had hoped to stir division.
The contrast was striking. While the Satanists screamed expletives and tried to appear rebellious, they came across as weak, desperate, and insignificant. The real power belonged to the people of faith, standing in solemn prayer, undisturbed by the spectacle unfolding before them.
Meanwhile, just across the street, an even greater spiritual battle was underway inside Assumption Catholic Church. The Kansas Catholic Conference had organized a special Holy Hour followed by a real Mass as a direct answer to the Satanic stunt. But no one could have predicted the overwhelming turnout.
Long before the service began, the church was filled beyond capacity. The Knights of Columbus, realizing more space was needed, directed the overflow crowd to another church a mile away, which also filled up within minutes.
On a regular Friday in Lent, thousands of Kansans might have been going about their daily routines. But on this Friday, God called them together to stand for their faith—and they answered.
For all the hype, the so-called “black mass” ended in the most unimpressive way possible. The self-appointed leader of the group, Michael Stewart, entered the Capitol building to begin his ritual. But before he could get more than a sentence out, he turned violent, punching a Christian who stood peacefully nearby. Within moments, he was tackled and arrested by Capitol police, ending the event in disgrace.
That was it. No grand spectacle, no moment of defiance—just a pathetic display of anger, quickly silenced by law and order.
Earlier that morning, CatholicVote had gathered a group for peaceful prayer outside the Capitol, hoping to focus on God rather than the antics of the Satanists. One of the attendees noted something profound: “Would any of us have driven for hours from all around Kansas to stand outside the Capitol in prayer on a normal workday? Probably not. And yet, here we are.”
That’s the beauty of faith. What was meant for harm turned into something profoundly good. A moment of darkness became a moment of divine victory. Thousands of Kansans were drawn closer to God, their faith strengthened in the face of opposition.
This is how Christians win—not through anger, but through unwavering faith. When evil tries to make noise, we answer with prayer. When darkness rises, we shine even brighter.
The old saying rings true: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And when Satanists try to stir chaos? Make saints.
