I would encourage all of you to get to know your guardian angel.
What a lovely message..thnx for sharing.
Thanks for posting!
I needed this today!
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, SEPT. 29, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI bid farewell to the religious, civil and military staff of the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo as he prepares to return to the Vatican on Tuesday.
The Pontiff received the personnel in an audience today, expressing his "sincere gratitude" to the "great family of Castel Gandolfo."
He thanked the religious and civil authorities of Castel Gandolfo for their hospitality, especially Bishop Marcello Semeraro of Albano, the local parish priest and the municipality Castel Gandolfo, located in the Lazio region of Italy.
The Holy Father also greeted the administrative personnel of the Vatican Governorate, as well as the Italian forces of order and the Vatican police, whom he remembered especially today on the feast of St. Michael, their patron.
He also thanked the 31st Flight Unit of the Italian Air Force, responsible for transporting the Pope via helicopter from Castel Gandolfo.
The papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, on the shores of Lake Albano, has been used by Popes since the 17th century, and is one of the extra-territorial properties of Vatican City State, established in the Lateran Pacts of 1929. Pope Pius XII died there in 1958, as did Pope Paul VI in 1978.
Where in the Bible does it say Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are archangels? I know Gabriel stands in the presence of God but how do we know they are THE archangels? Also, where in scripture is Raphael’s name mentioned?
I am interested in this very much and not necessarily questioning your post. I know Michael and Gabriel’s names are both specifically mentioned in Scripture, as is Lucifer, the only other angel I remember being called by name. Of course, he defected.
Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael were created to do battle with the devil were they not?
My three year old son nearly drowned a week ago. I have no doubt that his guardian angels were with him that day. Not a doubt.
Ye holy Angels bright, Which stand before God's throne,
And dwell in glorious light, Praise ye the Lord each one.
You there so nigh Are much more meet
Than we the feet, For things so high.
You blessed souls at rest That see your Saviour's face,
Whose glory, even the least, Is far above our grace;
God's praises sound, As in his sight
With sweet delight You do abound.
All nations of the earth, Extol the world's great King;
With melody and mirth His glorious praises sing.
For he still reigns; And will bring low
The proudest foe That him disdains.
Sing forth Jehovah's praise, Ye saints that on him call;
Magnify him always; His holy churches all
In him rejoice;And there proclaim
His Holy Name With sounding voice.
Angels were certainly visible in the scriptures...I'm thinkin' your pope wouldn't know an angel if he saw one...
Heb 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
And as far as getting to 'know your guardian angel', how do you know it's not your gaurdian devil???
My Guardian Angel has bailed out!
Am I the only one to remember Uriel as being in the company of Archangels?