Michael Gabriel and Raphael

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St Michael and All angels

The angels show forth God’s greatness and perfection. Each symbolises some attribute or other of that infinite Being. In some we see his power, in others his love. In others we see his strength and in others his healing power. Each is a reproduction of some beauty of the divine Original. Each adores him and glorifies him in the perfection it portrays. It is God, whom we honour in the angels. They are like mirrors reflecting the perfections of their infinite Creator. They share in the life of God. Victorious in trial, they enjoy the beatific vision. “Their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father, who is in heaven.”

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Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.

Honouring the Archangels

Fatrher Tanquery S.S.

The angels show forth God's greatness and perfection. "Each symbolizes individually some attribute or other of that infinite Being. In some we see his power, in others his love, in others his strength. Each is a reproduction of some beauty of the divine Original; each adores him and glorifies him in the perfection it portrays." It is God, then, whom we honour in the angels. They are like mirrors reflecting the perfections of their infinite Creator. Raised to the supernatural order, they share in the life of God; and victorious in trial, they enjoy the beatific vision: “Their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.”

If we consider their relations with Jesus Christ, it may not appear absolutely certain that they hold their grace from him; but this much does appear with certainty, that in heaven they unite themselves with him, the Mediator of all religion, in order to adore, praise, and glorify the majesty of the Most High. It is their bliss to add in this wise a greater worth to their worship: “Through whom the angels praise, the dominations adore and the powers hold in awe your majesty." Hence, when we unite ourselves to Jesus Christ to adore God we join at the same time with the angels and saints in a heavenly harmony which renders the praise of the Godhead still more perfect We can well make our own the words of Father Olier: "May all the angelic host, the mighty powers that move the spheres of heaven, forever pour forth in Jesus Christ whatever be wanting to our song of praise. May they forever thank you, Lord, for all those gifts both of nature and of grace which from the goodness of your hand we all receive."

Father Adolphe Tanquerey (+ 1932) was a Sulpician priest and theologian who was born in France. His work The Spiritual Life: A Treatise on Ascetic and Mystical Theology is considered a classic.   (1930. Copyright  1995. Trinity Communications, The Catholic Resource).

A classic guide to the spiritual life., 11 Mar 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Spiritual Life (Paperback)

Originally published in 1923 as a textbook for use in seminaries this book has been out of print for many years. For the past 20 years I have used a copy I bought second-hand and it is the book I refer to more than any other. It is clearly laid out - every paragraph is numbered for easy reference - and is full of practical, sensible advice. Tanquerey spells out every step of the spiritual path, its defining features, its rewards and pitfalls and what to do when you stumble into the mud or take a wrong turning. If written today it would probably be described as a comprehensive self help manual for anyone serious about the spiritual life.
Cons: the formal, academic style of a master writing for students; it is a big book, if you are looking for a ten minute guide to the spiritual life this isn't it.
Pros: the most comprehensive and logical guide to the spiritual life available anywhere.