"Bless the Lord, all you his angels, mighty in power, fulfilling his word and heeding his voice." (Psalm 103: 20).
Today is the Feast of the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.
The Archangels are God’s special stormtroopers in a manner of speaking. They are charged with very important and delicate missions:
"God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” (Luke 1: 26 - 28)
"Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven." (Revelation 12: 7 - 8).
"I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand and serve before the Glory of the Lord.” (Tobit 12: 15)
"The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition." (CCC #328).
We honor the angels through devotion and prayers.
"O God, who dispose in a marvelous order ministries both angelic and human, graciously grant that our life on earth may be defended by those who watch over us as they minister perpetually to you in heaven.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever." (Collect on the Feast of the Archangels).
No comments:
Post a Comment
23-Psalm1to2