This morning during Mass, I was filled with such wonder and peace as I read the prayers in the Missal. In particular it struck me who little we mortals remember to call on the help of God’s mighty angels in our daily needs. Take a look at the Postcommunion from the Mass.
“Dirigere dignáre, Dómine Deus, in adiutórium nostrum sanctum Raphaélem Archángelum: et, quem tuæ maiestáti semper assístere crédimus, tibi nostras exíguas preces benedicéndas assígnet.
Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.”
“O Lord, graciously send Your holy Archangel Raphael to help us, that he who we know stands ever in the presence of Your Majesty, may present our humble prayers for Your blessing.”
Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints!
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