Even though many artists depict angels as cute, they are powerful spirits that are obedient to God. Their force and power described in the book of Revelation is eye opening. After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth so that no wind could blow on earth or sea or against any tree (Revelation 7:1). Imagine the amount of strength they possess if they can hold back the four winds throughout the entire earth and there are only four of them.
At Mass the angels are remembered right before the Priest consecrates the Host, he and the Congregation all say the important song of the angels. Just like in the Book of Revelation 4:8 when the angels give honor and glory to God as they sing… “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, who was and who is and who is to come.” At Mass we pray, “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of hosts, Heaven and Earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the Highest, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. All eyes are on the altar, giving God reverence for the great sacrifice of love, where He gave up His only Son, so that we may have eternal life.
Although, the Holy angels are not visible to most of us, they are present in our world. In scripture, they were busy doing God’s work and were busy communicating God’s message to people. Theologians say, we are surrounded by the holy angels. The Angel of the Lord is mentioned throughout the bible. He too, was bringing God’s message to the chosen people of God. This September 29th and October 2nd please take time to honor the angels. There are many beautiful prayers and Novenas asking for their intercession.