Greetings on this the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels
Readings: Rv 12:7-12ab; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5; Jn 1:47-51
Notes: Angels have always been a friend to man. Come, let us worship the LORD in the company of his angels. They protect, guide, teach us and even inspire our songs: Glory to God in the highest and The Sanctus.
Thank you for your help, Angels of the LORD!
Thank you, LORD, for the help of the Angels.
Thank you, LORD, for who you are!
One cried out to the other: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!” (Isa 6:3).
The four living creatures, each of them with six wings, were covered with eyes inside and out. Day and night they do not stop exclaiming: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come (Rev 4:8).
“And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Lk 2:12-14)
Prayer of St Michael in blog entry referenced below.
Prior reflection on this feast:
http://deacongerrypalermo.blog/2022/09/29/as-i-watched/
http://deacongerrypalermo.blog/2021/09/29/sarcasm-chasm/
First Reading
War broke out in heaven;
Michael and his angels battled against the dragon.
The dragon and its angels fought back,
but they did not prevail
and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.
The huge dragon, the ancient serpent,
who is called the Devil and Satan,
who deceived the whole world,
was thrown down to earth,
and its angels were thrown down with it.Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say:
“Now have salvation and power come,
and the Kingdom of our God
and the authority of his Anointed.
For the accuser of our brothers is cast out,
who accuses them before our God day and night.
They conquered him by the Blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony;
love for life did not deter them from death.
Therefore, rejoice, you heavens,
and you who dwell in them.”
Responsorial
In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.
I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart,
for you have heard the words of my mouth;
in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise;
I will worship at your holy temple
and give thanks to your name.
Gospel Acclamation
Bless the LORD, all you angels, you ministers, who do his will.
Gospel
Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”
Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this.” And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry