Angels

Angels are God’s messengers. They appeared to the shepherds when Christ was born, singing and praising God and instructing the shepherds to hurry to Bethlehem to see the newborn King. Angels symbolize God’s presence and remind us of obedience to Him and praise of Him.

At Christmas time we remember that the angels were the first to announce the Good News of Jesus’ birth.  And they didn’t just whisper it.  A whole Choir of Angels joyfully sang the news.

Angels appear several times in Scripture and continue to protect us today as each person has his or her own guardian angel. The angel Gabriel announced the birth of Christ to Mary and also told St. Joseph to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt to escape Herod’s plan to kill the Christ Child. Angels symbolize God’s presence and remind us of obedience to Him and praise of Him.

Reflection: Lord, with the angels I sing Your praise. With the Angels we will also share the good news of Jesus Birth and of the many blessings You have given us. Amen.

Listen to: Angels We Have Heard on High

Activity: Make your own angel as an everyday reminder that there are guardian angels watching over all of us everyday!