Angels are our heavenly helpers. They are the great gift the Lord has given us during the paths of life. We expect and pray for the intercession of angels always. Let’s consider five points about the importance of one of these gifts: our heavenly helpers, the Holy Angels.
1. The Angels are Real
We all doubt whether the angels are real or not. The holy scriptures, the writings of the saints, and the experience of Christians for over 2,000 years demonstrate the countless ways that the holy angels watch over our lives, protecting and guiding the faithful, the Church, and the nations of the world.
“The whole air about us is filled with angels” (Saint John Chrysostom).
2. They Do the Will of God
The angels have only one task. They do the will of God. We can see in the Scriptures both in Old Testament and Gospels, the Angels are sent by God Himself with a particular purpose. They are very keen to protect us in our path through life, awaken our conscience, and lead us on the path to heaven.
“When tempted, invoke your angel. He is more eager to help you than you are to be helped” (Saint John Bosco).
3. They are the First Line of Defense
We can call our angels for protecting us from the evils. They are the real defenders and surely will fight to keep away from the valley of evils and sins.
“Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil” (Prayer to Saint Michael, written by Pope Leo XIII).
4. There is Nothing too Small or too Great for the Holy Angels.
We are all familiar with Bernhard Plockhorst’s famous painting of two toddlers crossing a rickety bridge in the forest, followed by a tall, attentive angel. And at the other extreme of angelic duties, the Russian monk-priest Saint Seraphim of Sarov taught that an archangel has the power to create and destroy worlds.
“How consoling it is to know that we have a spirit who from womb to tomb never leaves us, even for an instant, not even when we dare to sin. And this heavenly spirit guides and protects us like a friend, a brother” (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina).
5. They Are Always with Us
The more we call upon the help of the Holy Angels, the more it will become apparent to us. Let us be wise, and seek their help!
“Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you” (Saint Francis de Sales).