Mighty St. Michael

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CCC 329
St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is 'spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is 'angel': from what they are, 'spirit', from what they do, 'angel.'" With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God. Because they "always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven" they are the "mighty ones who do his word, hearkening to the voice of his word".

What a fabulous feast day -- don't you just feel stronger today celebrating our heavenly superheroes? We had a wonderful day -- we talked about our archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael, which corresponded beautifully with religion lessons on Creation. We colored pictures (thank you, Charlotte!), and we ate Sinfully Good Chocolate Angel Food Cake. Can a feast day get better?

We end the day with a powerful prayer.

PRAYER TO HOLY MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

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