September 29th: Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, archangels
Gospel text Jn 1:47-51
“Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
Gospel's Commentary
Today we have excellent news: Jesus did not come into the world alone. He came with many angels. It is not that these purely spiritual beings had not already been active on earth before—they have always helped us, especially Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. But since the conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the birth of Jesus, their presence has become much more intense. Where are they? Right here! Can’t we see them? Ah, that is the wonderful thing: they have no bodies, so they can have one “foot” in Heaven and the other on earth—or better yet, right beside you, even within your heart.
—There are no persons easier to contact: you speak to them directly, and that is all! (“Unlimited plan,” no limits, no cost.)