We recall the presence of three great archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Michael, the great "defender in the battle", Gabriel, the messenger, and Raphael, who brings healing. All three serve to make God more present to us as well as help us on our journey home back to God. As always, we need them, and it seems now, more than ever. The forces of evil seem to be everywhere and our boat rocks as we read the daily headlines. As we gain "more" communication via technology, social media, etc...we seem to be losing face to face contact with others. Illness, e.g. Ebola continues to plague the human race. Not only should we use this day to thank these archangels for what they have done, but it would make sense to ask their intercession for these three areas of concern. We might also consider how we can assist them by resisting the forces of evil and helping others to do so; to be messengers of hope simply by being at peace with ourselves and radiating that peace to others; finally, by being healers by listening and praying for others. Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, pray for us.
Bro. Rene
Note: Yesterday's slice of Daily Bread is evidently lost in cyberspace. I'll see if I can recover it and send it on.
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