In the sight of the angels, I will sing your praises, Lord. Angels are spiritual and immortal beings who ceaselessly glorify God even as they serve as messengers of God’s saving plan (Catechism of the Catholic Church). Although angels generally “spend” their time in the heavenly court where they form a host of ministers and courtiers around God, they also appear as God’s intervention in human affairs. The three archangels whose feast we celebrate today each intervened in a particular way in the lives of God’s people. Michael is the archangel who fought (and continues to fight) Satan. He is the protector of all humanity (cf. Daniel 10:13, 21). Archangel Gabriel announced the good news of the conception of both John the Baptist and Jesus (cf. Luke 1: 19, 26ff). Raphael is the archangel of healing. He was sent by God to restore the sight of Tobit and to remove the curse of Sarah who was to be the wife of Tobias. We celebrate the angels because of what they represent: God’s involvement and intervention in our lives. God is always looking out for us to protect us and to keep us out of harm’s way. Whether as bringers of good news or bringers of healing, the angels of God remind us of God’s love for us, and how God will never fail to come to our aid in our moments of need. God is a loving creator who never forsakes his creation.