God Always Wins Battles
September 29, 2026 Aleteia Hello! How is each and every one? Wow! What a day to publish this post on its scheduled day and as entitled. The Church celebrates the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Rafael. From the Daily Roman Missal 29 September Ss Michael, St Gabriel and St Raphael Opus Dei Angels - messengers from God - appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are named. Michael appears in Daniel's vision as "the great prince" who defends Israel against its enemies; in the Book of Revelation, he leads God's armies to final victory over the forces of evil. Devotion to Michael is the oldest angelic devotion, rising in the East in the fourth century. The Church in the West began to observe a feast honouring Michael and the angels in the fifth century. Gabriel also makes an appearance in Daniel's visions, announcing Michael's role in God's plan. His best-known appearance is an encounter with ...