“HONEY FROM THE ROCK”
Thursday, 29th September 2016,
Twenty Sixth Week of Ordinary Time
Feast of Holy Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
Dan 7: 9-10, 13-14 or Rev 12: 7-12;
Ps 137: 1-5;
Jn 1: 47-51
THE HEAVENLY HOSTS!
We celebrate today the feast of the three archangels whose names are mentioned in the scripture: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael. These three angels are called ‘archangels’ which means, ‘Chief-angels’ since they are entrusted by God with special missions. This feast of the archangels reminds us that the tangible things are only a small part of the reality and that we cannot pretend to know and understand everything. Today, we might not be visited by an angel as in Mary’s annunciation or the announcement of Jesus’ resurrection, but God continues to communicate with us in special ways. The question is, how open am I to God’s attempts to speak to me?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, you have given us archangels to assist us during our pilgrimage on earth. Saint Michael is our protector, I ask him to come to my aid, fight for all my loved ones, and protect us from danger. Saint Gabriel is a messenger for the Good News, I ask him to help me clearly hear your voice and to teach me the truth. Saint Raphael is the healing angel, I ask him to take my need for healing and that of everyone I know, lift it up to your throne of grace and deliver back to us the gift of recovery. Help us O Lord to realize more fully the reality of the archangels and their desire to serve us. Holy Angels pray for us. Amen.