Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael

We recently celebrated three archangels important role in salvation history. Archangel Michael is the one who fights against the devil as described in the Book of Revelation. We often recite, “Archangel Michael, defend us in battle, be our protection from the snares and wickedness of the devil.”

Archangel Gabriel is the bearer of the good news. Just as he delivered the good news of salvation to Zechariah, Mary, and Joseph, so he is the messenger of the gospel and salvation for us as well.

Archangel Raphael takes us by the hand and walks with us as we encounter many things on our lifelong journey. He guided the steps of Tobiah on his arduous journey, healed his father’s blindness and drove out the demon in his future wife, Sarah. Indeed, our steps can be guided by Archangel Raphael.

All the archangels are holy and powerful. Just as they are called to serve the Lord, to praise him, and to contemplate his glory, we are called to join in the litany of praise: “Holy, holy, holy God, Lord, almighty.”