Archangels
Saint Michael the Archangel
He is the leader of the armies of God, the Archangel that represents the Power of God.
His name means "Who is like unto God ?" When the bad angels rebelled, He was the one who spoke saying those words.
By his humility He defeated Lucifer in this first battle, who was cast down from Heaven.
He is one of the seven spirits that stand before God, prophesied in the Apocalypse to defeat Satan in the final battle between good and evil.
His feast is honoured on the 29 of September.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the hour of battle, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil, May God restrain him we humbly pray and do Thou O Prince of the Heavenly Court, by the Power of God cast into hell, satan and all the other evil spirits who roam through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
Saint Gabriel the Archangel
Angel of the Wisdom of God, Archangel. Messenger of His Word. One of the three angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Appeared to the prophet Daniel to explain the prophet's visions relating to the Messiah. (Daniel 8:16-26; 9:21) Appeared to Zachary in the temple to announce the coming of Zachary's son, John the Baptist, and to strike Zachary mute for his disbelief. (Luke 1:11-20) Appeared to Mary to let her know that She was to conceive the Saviour of the world.
(Luke 1:25-38)
Saint Raphael the Archangel
He is one of the 3 angels known by name in the Bible, and one of the 7 that stand before God's throne. He is the angel that is depicted in the book of Tobit in which he traveled with Tobiah, guarded him and protected him from evil spirits. He cured Tobit of his blindness. He is the angel of travelers, young people, blindness and healing.
His name means the Healing of God.
