Today is the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. The doctrine that every individual soul has a guardian angel has never been defined by the Church and so is not an article of faith, but is the “mind of the Church”, as expressed particularly by St Jerome and St Basil. it is present in both … [Read more…]
Good morning beloved child of God.“The gates of heaven were opened to Christ because he was lifted up in the flesh” (St Irenaeus). The Virgin Mary received blessings from the Lord and reward from the God who saved her. Psalm 24 The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,the world and all its peoples.It is he … [Read more…]
Today is the feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels. The liturgy celebrates the feast of these three archangels who are venerated in the tradition of the Church. Michael (Who is like God?) was the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the … [Read more…]
Good morning beloved child of God.“Blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage” (Mt 5:5). Commit your life to the Lord, and he will act on your behalf. Psalm 37:1-11 Do not fret because of the wicked;do not envy those who do evil,for they wither quickly like grassand fade like the green … [Read more…]
Good morning beloved child of God.“Through the tender mercy of God, the Rising Sun has come to visit us from on high” (cf. Lk 1:78). The angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah and said ‘Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.’ Psalm 103:1-13 My soul, give thanks to the … [Read more…]