TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2020
FEAST OF THE ARCHANGELS : (MICHAEL, RAPHAEL AND GABRIEL)
Daniel 7:9-10,13-14, Apocalypse 12:7-12, John 1:47-51
IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ANGELS I WILL PRAISE YOU LORD
Today we celebrate the feast of the Archangels. God created some spiritual beings at creation to carry out some spiritual tasks as well as to praise his holy name. These spiritual beings are called Angels. Among these Angel, some carry out some serious tasks and these are referred to as Archangels.
The bible make references to legion of Angels, which means that there are countless number of Angels. Nevertheless, when it comes to serious task, the bible mentions three Archangels which are Michael, Raphael and Gabriel.
Angel Michael is regarded as the Angel of battle and our defender. He is mentioned in the book of Revelation as we see in the first reading of today where he wrestled with the devil and hurled him into the abyss. Whenever we feel that we are in serious battle against evil and the evil one which is the devil, let us always call in Angel Michael to fight our battles for us. We should know the prayer to St Michael the Archangel by heart.
Angel Gabriel is regarded as the messenger of God. He appeared in the book of Daniel to explain some of the visions of the prophet, and he was the one that brought the message of God to the blessed virgin Mary at the Annunciation. Let us always pray to have good news from God.
Angel Raphael is regarded as the angel of healing. In fact, the name means, God heals. In the book of Tobit, he was sent to heal Tobit of his blindness. Many of us are suffering from one illness or the other; God truly heals, call on him today and he will send Angel Gabriel to heal you.
We can only imagine how heaven is; may we be found worthy to praise God among the Angels on the last day. God help us. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP
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