Raphael is one of three archangels mentioned by name in the Bible. We first encounter Raphael in the Old Testament. It is during a time of the Maccabees revolt. Interestingly enough, it is during this same time that the Festival Of Lights began.
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An Archangel Named Gabriel
While not everyone believes that Gabriel was an Archangel, as a Catholic I do. I believe there are seven named Archangels, although there could be more. Gabriel is among them, as is Michael and Raphael.
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First lets get the Feast of Saint Gabriel out of the way. Prior to Vatican II and it’s many simplified changes in the traditional observances of the faith, three of the most predominant Archangels – Gabriel; Raphael and Michael each had their own feast day.
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Today is the original feast day of Saint Gabriel the Archangel. Unlike most saints that were mortal beings who managed to win favor with the Lord, Saint Gabriel is an Angel – an Archangel. Human Saints are individuals who, like all people, are riddled with sins, faults and imperfections. Yet these people achieve sainthood through the simple and unselfish act of surrendering to the will of God. But what about angels?
Continue reading “Tea for Saint Gabriel the Archangel”Archangel Hair Pasta with Shrimp
Today is the 3rd Sunday of Lent. Depending upon your school of thought, this day could also be the Feast Day of the Archangel Saint Gabriel.
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