Understanding Saint Gabriel by His High Mission

Understanding Saint Gabriel by His High Mission

Martyrology says that God sent Saint Gabriel the Archangel to announce the Mystery of the Incarnation of the Word. We can have some notion of who Saint Gabriel is, precisely by the nature of his mission. Since the Angels have a much more elevated nature than ours, their individual tasks are related … Read more

March for Life 2013: Pressing On to Victory

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Hundreds of thousands from around the nation gathered for the 40th March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 25. The yearly event commemorates the anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion on demand. Despite the freezing conditions and snow, an immense crowd could be seen in all directions, … Read more

Saint Michael the Archangel

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Most Glorious Prince of the Heavenly Hosts Model of Those Who Fight under the Standard of the Cross In a memorable article printed in the September 1951 issue of Catolicismo, Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira described Archangel Saint Michael as model of several virtues, for example, his humility and hierarchical spirit. He … Read more

Saint Michael

Archangel Saint Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Host, Powerful Shield Against Diabolical Action

Prince of the Heavenly Host; Powerful Shield Against Diabolical Action September 29 is the feast of the glorious Saint Michael the Archangel. The Apocalypse thus describes his victorious combativeness in defense of almighty God: “There was a great battle in heaven, Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought … Read more

Saint Michael Novena

Archangel Saint Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Host, Powerful Shield Against Diabolical Action

Saint Michael, pray for us! (Pray for nine consecutive days) Saint Michael the Archangel, loyal champion of God and His Catholic people, I turn to thee with confidence and seek thy powerful intercession. For the love of God, Who hast made thee so glorious in grace and power, and for the love … Read more

The True Role of Guardian Angels

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While the role of Guardian Angels is to guard men, institutions, cities and nations, we often have a distorted image of the functions of these angels. Many see them as beings that are good just to obtain advantages for us. However, this is not their only role. They exist above all to … Read more

The Annunciation and Saint Gabriel

The Annunciation and Saint Gabriel

The following is a reflection on Saint Gabriel and the Annunciation. It comments on both the archangel and Our Lady since the feast of Saint Gabriel the Archangel is on the vigil of the Annunciation. We will comment on this passage taken from Saint Luke: “And in the sixth month, the angel … Read more