The Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Reflection on the WORD

“The Archangels” – Faith: These archangels are God’s Presence and active Love in our lives. Archangel Michael defends and conquers all evil spirits. Archangel Gabriel is God communicating with us His Will and Ways, as He did at Mary’s Annunciation. Archangel Raphael is God Healing and Guiding us. Ponder on, “This Truth of our faith; and experience it daily.”

John 1:47-51

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming he said of him, ‘There, truly, is an Israelite in whom there is no deception.’  Nathanael asked, ‘How do you know me?’ Jesus replied, ‘Before Philip came to call you, I saw you under the fig tree.’   Nathanael answered, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God, you are the king of Israel.’ 

 Jesus replied, ‘You believe that just because I said: I saw you under the fig tree. You are going to see greater things than that.’  And then he added, ‘In all truth I tell you, you will see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending over the Son of man.’

Today's Pointers on God's Word

As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?

  • Jesus appreciated Nathanial’s frankness in telling Philip that he did not believe in Jesus.
  • When Nathaniel accepted Philip’s invitation to see Jesus, he was given the grace to recognize Jesus as the Son of God.
  • Let us continue to be challenged by the Spirit’s daily promptings in our hearts to be opened to God’s calling. Let us work towards the spreading of Christ’s message to all we come into contact with.