Today is the Feast of the Archangels!
It is also "World Heart Day"!
It is not a coincidence that both celebrations are celebrated today.
The heart is an important part of the body.
The archangels are an important part of the Heart of God.
We, the Body of the Church, need heart support from the archangels.
The Archangels intercede for us and for the good of our hearts.
We need the archangels' intercession in our lives.
Without them, our hearts would be out of rhythm.
The archangels never skip a beat.
St. Michael, we ask you to defend us in battle. Please protect us from the evil one and stand guard over each of our hearts.
St. Gabriel, we ask you to console our hearts with the words, "Do not be afraid!" Please speak to our hearts,"Take Heart!"
St. Raphael, we ask that you bring the gift of healing. Lift our broken hearts to the One who heals and loves us.
Today is special for me for double reasons.
St. Gabriel, my patron saint and heart day because of well...my heart.
It hasn't been an easy journey with my heart but I know God and His angels are with me.
God has a plan for my heart and He has a plan for your heart too.
O Lord God, please place me where you want me to be, introduce me to the people you want me to meet, and otherwise direct my actions so that I may always be available to you—and others—as a vessel of your grace. Amen.
Prayer to St. Raphael
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