Archangels

The readings tell about an image of the great war by which God would emerge triumphant: the man as white as snow will triumph, and the story of Jesus ascending and descending with his angels.

The Archangels give an image of the ultimate battle between good and evil.  But they will never be destroyed.

This has a direct implication in our lives  As we allow evil to thrive; and we even make it a lifestyle; we have to anticipate that evil will come to an end and in a definitive way we will Jesus, triumphant, ascending and descending between heaven and earth.

At this point, let's clarify: are we instruments of good or evil?  Why is it so hard for us to follow Jesus?  We need to make a decision: first, to follow good and avoid evil; second, to follow Jesus, not Satan; and third, for God to triumph and we come his instruments, not us becoming the enemies of God.

The Archangels personifies the triumph of God: the medicine of God (Raphael), the image of God (Michael), and God my strength (Gabriel).

We may also possess these qualities: healer, leaders and guides, and holiness in the image of God for us to succeed in the ultimate battle of life.