We honor three great Archangels, all of whom are mentioned in the Bible. The Western Church has given them the title SAINT, which usually refers t humans who have been acknowledged as "miracle workers as proof that they are now with God in heaven. The Eastern Church refers to them as angels or archangels, but not saints. With or without the title, they are another level of being created by God with intelligence and will, but without physical bodies, who both God and us with enormous fidelity and love.
St. Michael, whose name in Hebrew means, " Who can compare to God?, or Who is like God," has been recognized as the Leader of the archangels who thrust Satan into hell after his rebellion against
God. As such, he is the patron of soldiers, paramedics and police officers.
St.Gabriel, "God is my strength" announced the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus, and thus is the patron of those who deliver messages for a living: diplomats, broadcasters, postal workers communications and public relations workers.
Raphael, "God has healed", brought healing to Tobit and accompanied his son, Tobias, on his journeys; as such he is the patron of travelers, the sick, medical personnel, the those leaving home for the first, time to go off to college or the service.
May we take time today to thank them for the role they play in our lives and strive to imitate them in our service to others.
Bro. Rene
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