Michaelmas ~ Feast of St. Michael and All Angels

Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for, without being seen, they are present with you...
~ St. Francis de Sales

From Doreen Virtue:
"Why do we pray to angels? Aren’t we supposed to pray to God?

The angels don’t want us to worship them or make them into "gods." They want all glory to go to God. So, we don’t pray to angels. We only request their help and have conversations with them.

Angels are a gift from God, and our Creator intends for us to benefit from His gift to us. So there is nothing wrong with engaging in conversations with angels..."

Angels cannot be seen by man with his bodily eyes, but only with the eyes of the spirit which is within him...
~ Emanuel Swedenborg

Angels are split up into spheres or an ‘angelic hierarchy.’ In the group of angels closest to earth and working with humankind are the ‘angels’ and the archangels.

In many references the archangels are said to be the higher ranking angels and the term ‘angels’ are thought to be angels with individual tasks, to see over a specific person for example rather than a larger role such as to see over all the bodies of water on the earth for example.

A comprehensive list of archangels and a wealth of information on them can be found here at Diana Cooper's site: The Archangels

Highly recommended site for more information:

Diana Cooper, Angels & Ascension
Diana Cooper received an angel visitation during a time of personal crisis, which inspired her to change her life. She now travels worldwide facilitating workshops, spreading the wisdom and light of the angels, Ascended Masters and Atlantis.


Saint Michael


Name Means: He who is like God
Angel Of: Protection, Justice, Motivation, Patience
Symbols: Shield, Sword, Scales, Banner with dove
Colour: Blue
Days: Sunday
Helps With: Protection from danger, Removing fear and doubt, Michael helps us to follow our truth without compromising our integrity and helps us to find our true natures and to be faithful to who we really are


Saint Gabriel


Name Means: God is my strength
Angel Of: Revelation, Resurrection, Psychic Powers, Deliverer of good news, Mercy
Symbols: Lily, Scepter, Lantern, Olive branch, Mirror
Colour: White
Days: Monday
Helps With: Guidance in creating your spiritual life, Help with understanding your life plane and purpose, Purification of thoughts, Assitance if you are contemplating a hour move or major life change


Saint Raphael

Name Means: God has healed

Angel Of: Healing, Love, Joy, Laughter
Symbols:
Colour: Green
Days: Wednesday
Helps With: Healing of body, mind, soul and spirit. Raphael can be called upon to help with healers such as doctors, therapists, surgeons. Safety duing travelling