angels

In the Book of Revelation, two encounters between an angel and the Apostle John end in what Protestant reformers claim is an admonition against the veneration of angels—something the Church certainly still teaches and practices to this day.
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From John of Damascus’s On the Divine Images
It is uncanny how often this sort of thing happens: if you read the Fathers, Scripture or the Liturgy, I find that just when I’m thinking about something I discover a passage…

It may seem an impertinence to say so, but Pope Leo the Great seems to think so
Catholics are used to the idea that Our Lady is higher than the angels, but is it true for the rest of us?…

September 29th thru October 7th is one of my favorite stretches of the entire year. On the natural level, the fall foliage is approaching its peak. Just walking the dog or driving out to buy milk becomes an exercise in…

The Best Biblical Arguments for the Saints

by Stephen Beale October 3, 2012

In debates and discussions with evangelical Protestants, the most effective arguments are going to be ones that make use of Scripture. But, when it comes to the saints, the scriptural evidence initially may not seem as prolific as it is…

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What Do You Know About Your Guardian Angels?

by Alexandra Richards August 27, 2012

When you were a kid you were told that you have a mysterious spirit that supposedly floats around wherever you go. You learned that this mysterious spirit was good and that he would keep you safe. You probably even learned…

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What Do You Know About Angels?

by Alexandra Richards July 30, 2012

When I was a child my mother taught me the Guardian Angel prayer, and for twenty years that was all I knew about these mysterious heavenly creatures. Recently, I started saying that prayer three times a day and was inspired…

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