Recommended by Monsignor Pope, a short, pretty easy read for a theological/angelological book. It went into the history of the tradition of the angels, a lot of the content was not strictly church teaching, but rather solid tradition. At least one belief the author had a disclaimer that it is no longer considered viable, but it was still interesting to hear what was thought in the early days of the Church.
I was left with a better appreciation of the angels, who constantly surround us but are so easily forgotten. At Mass it is good to remember the multitude of angels that is with us, particularly at the Sanctus. In prayer it is good to remember the presence of one's guardian angel, as well as "the angel of prayer" referenced in the book.
He talks about the role of the angels in the various events of Christ's Incarnation, Resurrection and Ascension. He talks about the fallen angels and the conflict between them and the faithful angels. According to him, the fall of Satan may have been because he would not acknowledge the merits of humanity, made in the Image and Likeness of God.
A lot of stuff that I had never heard before and I am thankful to now know. Thanks, Monsignor Pope and Jean Danielou!
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