Daily Retreat 09/29/07
2007 Sep 29 Sat: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, archangels F
Dn 7: 9-10. 13-14 or Rv 12: 7-12a/ Ps 138: 1-2ab. 2cde-3. 4-5/ Jn 1: 47-51
From today’s readings: “War broke out in Heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon.... In the sight of the angels I will sing Your praises, Lord.... Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see Heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
All in the Name
Today we salute the three archangels mentioned by name in scripture: Michael (his name is found in the books of Daniel, Jude, and Apocalypse), Gabriel (Daniel and Luke), and Raphael (Tobit).
Michael’s name means “Who is like God?” This is the battle cry raised against the rebellious Lucifer and his minions, who, in sinful pride, thought themselves as great as God, and for that, were expelled from Heaven by Michael and all the host of good angels.
Gabriel’s name means, “the Lord is valiant” or even “the Lord is a great warrior” - in both cases, this archangel’s name reminds all of the omnipotence of God.
Raphael’s name means, “the Lord heals” - a name of great comfort, and reminder of the Lord’s ability and desire to heal our iniquities and infirmities.
Dn 7: 9-10. 13-14 or Rv 12: 7-12a/ Ps 138: 1-2ab. 2cde-3. 4-5/ Jn 1: 47-51
From today’s readings: “War broke out in Heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon.... In the sight of the angels I will sing Your praises, Lord.... Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see Heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
All in the Name
Today we salute the three archangels mentioned by name in scripture: Michael (his name is found in the books of Daniel, Jude, and Apocalypse), Gabriel (Daniel and Luke), and Raphael (Tobit).
Michael’s name means “Who is like God?” This is the battle cry raised against the rebellious Lucifer and his minions, who, in sinful pride, thought themselves as great as God, and for that, were expelled from Heaven by Michael and all the host of good angels.
Gabriel’s name means, “the Lord is valiant” or even “the Lord is a great warrior” - in both cases, this archangel’s name reminds all of the omnipotence of God.
Raphael’s name means, “the Lord heals” - a name of great comfort, and reminder of the Lord’s ability and desire to heal our iniquities and infirmities.
posted by FrPitstick | 9/28/2007
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