Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels
1st READING
Today’s Feast of the Archangels reminds us of their role as God’s messengers of the Good News. The word “angel” means messenger; thus shows the roles of Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael in the Scriptures. Let us strive to be angelic in all we do, particularly in our commitment to be bearers of the Good News of salvation to the world.
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 (or Revelation 12:7-12)
9 As I watched: Thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was bright as snow, and the hair on his head as white as wool; his throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire. 10 A surging stream of fire flowed out from where he sat; thousands upon thousands were ministering to him, and myriads upon myriads attended him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. 13 As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; when he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him, 14 he received dominion, glory, and kingship; nations and peoples of every language serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed.
PSALM
Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5
R: In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.
1 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; 2 I will worship at your holy temple and give thanks to your name. (R) Because of your kindness and your truth; for you have made great above all things your name and your promise. 3 When I called, you answered me; you built up strength within me. (R) 4 All the kings of the earth shall give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words of your mouth. 5 And they shall sing of the ways of the Lord: “Great is the glory of the Lord.” (R)
GOSPEL
The call of Nathanael is mysterious. The only message behind it is, Jesus knows Nathanael in a miraculous way. He tells Nathanael that He will see far greater demonstrations of His power—the signal that His ministry is about to begin. It is as though Jesus says to Nathanael, “You have not seen anything yet!” Let us pray for the privilege to see the power of God at work in us and in the lives of others.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Bless the Lord, all you angels, you ministers, who do his will.
John 1:47-51
47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true child of Israel. There is no duplicity in him.” 48 Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” 49 Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” 50 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.” 51 And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
Reflect: “Jesus Christ knows the worst about you. Nevertheless, He’s the one who loves you the most.” – A. W. Tozer
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T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST
thank You, Lord, for:
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Read the Bible in one year - Proverbs 17-20
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