John 1: 47-51
47 When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”
48 “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked.
Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.”
49 Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel.”
50 Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.” 51 He then added, “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
Today we honor the Archangels, Michael, who thrust Lucifer into hell; Gabriel, who appeared to Mary to seek her consent to be the mother of Jesus; and Raphael, who accompanied and protected the young Tobias; Three Archangels who in serving God faithfully, also played a role in our faith life.may their.fidelity to carrying out God's will inspire and help us to do the same.
Bro. Rene
Lord God, you are
glorified without ceasing by the choirs of angels. In the archangels,
Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel, you provide us with shining examples of
strength and fidelity. May the angels, messengers of your will, always
guide and protect us on our journey of life, and may they always lead us
to Jesus, the Son of Man and our Lord. We ask this in his name. Amen.
Rev. M. Joseph Pederson, C.S.C.
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