Today  is the feast day of the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Is this feast meaningful to us? Do we believe in angels regardless of whether they are archangels or just regular angels?
Most of us learned about angels at a young age. There are angels in the Scriptures. In the past years, there have been books and TV shows focused on angels. Yet in all likelihood most  of us have not had a personal and up-close experience of an angel, a heavenly being, appearing to us.
However, if we take time to think about it, we hopefully could name several people in our lives who are angels to us. It may be someone who notices us and asks how we are. Or perhaps it is someone who anticipates our needs. Or it may be a person who surprises us with a simple gift or their time or attention.
Today take note of the angels that appear to you! And strive to be an angel to the individuals you encounter!

It can be a simple gift to give.

Angel of God, my guardian dear,

To whom God's love commits me here,

Ever this day, be at my side,

To light and guard, rule and guide.

Amen.

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