Sunday, October 2, 2011

On the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels



This beautiful song honoring our angels is sung here by Mario Lanza, one of the greatest tenors of all time. The music for this rendition was arranged by -- of all people -- Harpo Marx, a talented musician in his own right. The amazing and tragic tale of the artist, Mario Lanza can be found here. A biography of musician and comedian, Harpo Marx, can be found here.

Angel Quotes for the Day
For He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
~ Psalm 91:11

The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.
George Eliot (1819 - 1880)

Music is well said to be the speech of angels.
Thomas Carlyle (1795 - 1881)

We are like children, who stand in need of masters to enlighten us and direct us; and God has provided for this, by appointing his angels to be our teachers and guides.
~Saint Thomas Aquinas

But if these beings guard you, they do so because they have been summoned by your prayers.
~Saint Ambrose

Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
~St. Francis De Sales

An angel can illuminate the thought and mind of man by strengthening the power of vision.
 ~St Thomas Aquinas

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful quotes. Sometimes angels live among us and we often don't pay enough attention. Angels in disguise here on earth.

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