"…Those who deliver messages of lesser importance are called angels; and those who proclaim messages of supreme importance are called archangels." - #SaintGregorytheGreat #FeastoftheArchangels

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Michaelmas  

Michaelmas is a Christian festival celebrated by some Western churches. Its name derives from the phrase "Michael's Mass", similar to how Christmas comes from "Christ's Mass". Michael is the greatest of the archangels, and defeats Satan in the war of heaven in the Book of Revelation. He also is the protector against the darkness of night. Michaelmas was started in the 5th century after a basilica was dedicated to Michael. The day now honors Michael and all the other angels. At one time it was obligatory to participate in Mass on the day, but that was discontinued in the 18th century. It is associated with autumn and the shortening of days, and in some countries—such as Britain and Ireland—it is known as one of the four "quarter days", along with Lady Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. On these days, servants were hired, rents were due, or leases were signed. This also once was looked at as the end of the harvest season. Geese are also strongly associated with the day, as geese were sometimes offered to landowners as part of their rent on the day. Also, it is believed that Queen Elizabeth I heard of the defeat of the Spanish Armada when she was eating goose, and decided she would eat goose again on Michaelmas. A tradition in Britain also was the eating of a fattened goose after the harvest, to protect against financial problems in the coming year.

How to Observe

If you belong to one of the churches that celebrates Michaelmas, you could go to Mass. If you are not Christian or of a denomination that celebrates Michaelmas, you could still celebrate the day by making and eating a goose. Maybe this will increase your financial luck for the year! You could also make some Saint Michael's Bannock—also known as Struan Micheil—to eat.

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The Dedication of St Michael (Feast), the Three Archangels, Madonna di Tirano / Our Lady of Tirano, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy (1504) and Memorials of the Saints - 29 September

The Dedication of St Michael (Feast), the Three Archangels, Madonna di Tirano / Our Lady of Tirano, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy (1504) and Memorials of the Saints – 29 September

The Dedication of St Michael (Feast) THIS festival has been kept with great solemnity on the 29th of September ever since the Fifth Century and was certainly initially celebrated in Apulia in 493.The Dedication of the famous Church of St Michael on Mount Gargano, in Italy, gave occasion to the institution of this feast in the West, which is hence called in the Martyrologies of St Jerome, St Bede…

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I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with all my heart...in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise. Ps 138:1 #wordstoliveby #feastofthearchangels #attitudeofgratitude #hoyaflower #latebloomer #heavenlyscent (at St. Francis Friary, Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFt1Ug7hjk3/?igshid=bni161oz434r

#24Years #InMemoriam #29091996♥️ 29-09-1996 Love always Ma Sweet Repose #AkaEnyi Joan Nwabudeobi Ohuche née Okoli #HeavensGotAnAngel #FeastofTheArchAngels #FeastOfArchAngels #SsMichaelGabrielAndRaphael (at Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFtddN7M_fG/?igshid=1marm33f8k4vr

Feast Day - 29 September

Feast Day – 29 September

Feast Day – 29 September

The three Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are the only angels named in Sacred Scripture and all three have important roles in the history of salvation.

Saint Michael is the “Prince of the Heavenly Host,” the leader of all the angels. His name is Hebrew for “Who is like God?” and was the battle cry of the good angels against Lucifer and his followers when…

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Last night after mass. #latepost "May St. Michael Archangel protect u against evil, St. Gabriel Archangel inspire you, St. Raphael Archangel heal&protect u! Happy Feastday of the Archangels! #feastoftheArchangels (at Shrine of Pedro Calungsod)

Michaelmas  

Michaelmas is a Christian festival celebrated by some Western churches. Its name derives from the phrase "Michael's Mass", similar to how Christmas comes from "Christ's Mass". Michael is the greatest of the archangels, and defeats Satan in the war of heaven in the Book of Revelation. He also is the protector against the darkness of night. Michaelmas was started in the 5th century after a basilica was dedicated to Michael. The day now honors Michael and all the other angels. At one time it was obligatory to participate in Mass on the day, but that was discontinued in the 18th century. It is associated with autumn and the shortening of days, and in some countries—such as Britain and Ireland—it is known as one of the four "quarter days", along with Lady Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. On these days, servants were hired, rents were due, or leases were signed. This also once was looked at as the end of the harvest season. Geese are also strongly associated with the day, as geese were sometimes offered to landowners as part of their rent on the day. Also, it is believed that Queen Elizabeth I heard of the defeat of the Spanish Armada when she was eating goose, and decided she would eat goose again on Michaelmas. A tradition in Britain also was the eating of a fattened goose after the harvest, to protect against financial problems in the coming year.

How to Observe

If you belong to one of the churches that celebrates Michaelmas, you could go to Mass. If you are not Christian or of a denomination that celebrates Michaelmas, you could still celebrate the day by making and eating a goose. Maybe this will increase your financial luck for the year! You could also make some Saint Michael's Bannock—also known as Struan Micheil—to eat.

Source

24years on.... Miss, miss miss and still miss❤️. Rest sweetly Ma... Dad's doing great We're doing alright...😊 #FeastofTheArchAngels #FeastOfArchAngels #SsMicharlGabrielAndRaphael #HeavensGotAnAngel #29091996♥️ 29-09-1996 (at Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFtcGP9MFeA/?igshid=15dl1d3l6tger

Quote/s of the Day – 29 September – The Archangels

Quote/s of the Day – 29 September – The Archangels

Quote/s of the Day – 29 September – The Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael

“You should be aware that the word “angel” denotes a function rather than a nature. Those holy spirits of heaven have indeed always been spirits. They can only be called angels when they deliver some message. Moreover, those who deliver messages of lesser importance, are called angels and those who proclaim messages of…

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One Minute Reflection – 29 September – Michael and his angels battled against the dragon.

One Minute Reflection – 29 September – Michael and his angels battled against the dragon.

One Minute Reflection – 29 September – The Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Readings: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 or Apocalypse (Revelation) 12:7-12, Psalms 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, Gospel: John 1:47-51

“Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and it’s angels fought back …” … Apocalypse 12:7

REFLECTION –“We must not think that the devil and…

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Our Morning offering - 29 September - Praise the Lord, ye Heavens, Adore Him

Our Morning offering – 29 September – Praise the Lord, ye Heavens, Adore Him

Our Morning offering – 29 September – The Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael

Praise the Lord, ye Heavens, Adore Him Morning Hymn from the Breviary

Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore Him; Praise Him, angels in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before Him; Praise Him, all ye stars of light. Praise the Lord for He has spoken, Worlds His mighty voice obeyed; Laws which never shall be broken, For…

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Thought for the Day – 29 September - Where are your ostentation and your luxury?

Thought for the Day – 29 September – Where are your ostentation and your luxury?

Thought for the Day – 29 September – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Gospel: Luke 16:19–31 and The Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael

And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ … Luke 16:24

St John Chrysostom explains the point of the parable, to his…

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One Minute Reflection – 29 September - "God looks at what is within, it is there He assesses, there He examines."

One Minute Reflection – 29 September – “God looks at what is within, it is there He assesses, there He examines.”

One Minute Reflection – 29 September – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Gospel: Luke 16:19–31 and The Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael

The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom.   The rich man also died and was buried and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom. … Luke 16:22-23

REFLECTION–…

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Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C +2019 and Memorials of the Saints - 29 Septembr

Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C +2019 and Memorials of the Saints – 29 Septembr

Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C +2019

St Gabriel the Archangel (Feast) St Michael the Archangel (Feast) St Raphael the Archangel (Feast) About the three Archangels here: https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/09/29/saints-of-the-day-feast-of-the-three-archangels-29-september/

Bl Alericus St Anno of Eichstätt St Casdoe of…

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