Our world anticipates change at the end of September, as the colors of the leaves begin to be painted in brighter hues and even the sunlight takes on a more golden glow. Perhaps it’s only natural in this time of transition that the Church celebrates two feast days of angels who guide Catholics through this ever-changing world – the Feast of the Archangels on Sept. 29 and the Feast of Guardian Angels on Oct. 2. Here are some ways to walk with them this month:
The Bible is filled with gripping stories about the active roles the named archangels – Raphael, Michael and Gabriel – have played in human history. Among other readings, you can dive into St. Raphael’s journey with his very human charge in The Book of Tobit, St. Michael’s role as God’s champion in the Book of Daniel, and St. Gabriel’s role as divine messenger in Luke’s Gospel.