September 29: The Holy Archangels

We know that God loves us, that He protects us, and that He guides us to our journey through life. In the Bible, Angels are presented as God’s “messengers” to His people, to help us carry out God’s plans.

The Archangel Michael is mentioned in the last book of the Bible, the Book of Revelation, as the Angel who leads the fight against evil, cooperates with God in His work, and aids Christ in overcoming all evil. Gabriel is the messenger of the Annunciation. And Raphael is the Angel-companion and healer in the Book of Tobias.

Angels, then, are a sign of God’s guiding love and enduring concern for us. However, let us not forget today the many people who also help and guide us in many ways by their love and care. They, too, are God’s messengers to us.

Let us pray. “Lord our God, you are our provider. We are confident that you guide us, that you want to save us, and that you love each of us personally, as we are. We are equally confident that you do everything you can to make yourself known to us. In whatever ways you come to us today and whoever your messengers are, may we recognize you, accept you, and be grateful to you. And may we love you in those whom we will encounter today. Through Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you forever and ever. Amen.”