FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL. GABRIEL. AND RAPHAEL. THE ARCHANGELS Gospel - (John 1:47-51) THE WORD OF GOD FOR EVERYONE
- NHA CHUA CHA
- Sep 30, 2025
- 5 min read
FIRST READING - Dan 7:9-10, 13-14
"Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him."
A reading from the Book of Daniel
9 [a]As I watched, Thrones were set up and the Ancient of Days took his throne. His clothing was white as snow, the hair on his head like pure wool; His throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire. 10 A river of fire surged forth, flowing from where he sat; Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him, and myriads upon myriads stood before him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. 13 As the visions during the night continued, I saw coming with the clouds of heaven One like a son of man. [a]When he reached the Ancient of Days and was presented before him, 14 He received dominion, splendor, and kingship; all nations, peoples and tongues will serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, his kingship, one that shall not be destroyed.
GOSPEL OF THE DAY - Jn 1:47-51
"You will see the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
✠From the Gospel according to John
7 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite. [a] There is no duplicity in him.” 48 [b]Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” 49 Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God;[c] you are the King of Israel.” 50 Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree?[d] You will see greater things than this.” 51 And he said to him, “Amen, amen, [e] I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”
FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL. GABRIEL. AND RAPHAEL. THE ARCHANGELS Gospel - (John 1:47-51)
THE WORD OF GOD FOR EVERYONE
Dear people of God
Today's Word of God reveals to humanity that the Archangels and angels have been sent down to earth by God to accompany humanity, as Jesus Christ said in the Gospel:
“Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
So who are these angels? They are the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and other Archangels whom God has not yet revealed it to humanity. Due to the limited human intellect and understanding, humanity cannot fully comprehend God's mysterious divine will. Therefore, He has only revealed to humanity the three Archangels that have been recorded in the Holy Bible, specifically in the Book of Tobit, the Book of Daniel, the Book of Revelation, and in the Gospels.
God makes known to humanity that the mission of the Archangels and angels sent down to earth by God to accompany and assist humanity, serving as intermediaries between God and humankind.
Archangel Michael, whose name means: “Who is like God.” He is the chief angel; his mission is to lead the Archangels in battle against Satan, and to accompany and help humanity escape from their captivity.
Archangel Michael's mission demonstrates God's strength and power, having complete authority over Satan.
He is always faithful to God and fulfills the duty entrusted to him by God: always accompanying, protecting, and preserving God's Church; He accompanies humanity, helping to drive Satan out of human souls whenever people know to call upon God.
Archangel Gabriel: is a messenger of God. The mission entrusted to him by God is to bring God's Word and commands to humanity. Just as in ancient times, the angel came to announce God's Word to Mother Mary, that she would conceive the Savior by the power of the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, he performs many other tasks to help humanity, such as bringing light and God's word to all people.
He works silently, so many people are unaware of his help and do not give thanks to God. When God sees a soul in need of His guidance, He sends Archangel Gabriel to accompany them, speaking through their conscience to help that person act correctly according to God's teachings, so that they may always walk in God's grace and light.
Archangel Raphael, meaning “God's healing power.” He has the mission of healing humanity; but because he is less frequently mentioned, many people do not know that Archangel Raphael always accompanies humanity when needed. When God desires to send Archangel Raphael to a particular soul, that soul will be healed according to God's will.
Furthermore, the Archangels always perform many tasks entrusted by God to accompany, support, and assist humanity everywhere and at all times, to protect people when they encounter temptation, attacks, and captivity by Satan.
Looking back at the history of the Church, looking back at the souls that have received the assistance of the Archangels, we can truly understand the sublime mystery, the strength, power, and mercy of God towards humanity, so that from then on, people may live in a spirit of thanksgiving and praise to God.
Today, God also reveals to humanity that to accompany people in this world, there are not only the three Archangels whom the Church celebrates today, but also many other angels sent down to earth by God to accompany humanity and help people live more pleasingly to God.
Angels are also spiritual beings created by God; the duties bestowed upon angels by God are: to praise, worship, and serve God, and to accompany and assist humanity everywhere, at all times.
Therefore, today's Word of God calls upon everyone:
Always live with a spirit of gratitude to God, and remember the Archangels and all the angels whom God has given to humanity to accompany people.
Walk and live according to the path of light that God teaches, when God sends His word to humanity through the mediation of angels.
Live according to the example of the angels, which is: to live holy, pure, and radiant just as angels always dwell in God's light and praise Him.
Always know how to live with a spirit of gratitude to God, because in this era, the Holy Spirit will reveal to humanity many more things about the mystery of the Kingdom of Heaven, about the mystery of God's salvation during the Holy Spirit's activity, which is: the descent of angels to earth as humans to accompany, support, and help people everywhere, at all times.
In this new era, God has revealed to humanity the presence of Archangel Thien Mai Hoa. Whoever believes and lives according to God's call will receive assistance from Archangel Thien Mai Hoa whenever they call upon her.
The duty of Archangel Thien Mai Hoa, like other Archangels, is to accompany, support, and assist humanity.
Archangels and angels are always intimately united to help and support people everywhere, and at all times.
Their duty is to help people know how to live more pleasingly to God, how to live to fight against Satan who is gradually stealing souls from God's hand, and how to live to always direct everything towards God, to always walk on the path of light, truth, reality, and life of God.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
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