Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, as a fragrant offering to God. (Ephesians: 5:2)

Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” (Mark 10)

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Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. (Psalm 33)

Rather, who ever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be slave of all. (Mark 10)

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All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. (Psalm 98)

I prayed, and prudence was given me; I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I preferred her to the scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her, nor did I liken any priceless gem to her; because all gold, in view of her is a little sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire… (Wisdom 7)

Jesus, looking at the young man, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then follow me.” (Mark 10)

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This past week the Church celebrated the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. On Friday we celebrated the Holy Guardian Angels.

We all long to know that we are cared for, that things will work out in the end. We are receive the messages from angels that new things will happen for the good, that we are protected, loved and cared for as individuals. Even though we know nothing about angels, we cannot see them or touch them, the idea of these Godly creatures are fascinating to the human spirit.

Life is pretty messy and surprisingly difficult. Sometimes we may feel so incredibly distant from God and even from those we love. We turn to the creatures of spirit that in the scriptures have shown the world mercy, protection and have been a voice of fearlessness.

We reflect this week on our closeness to God, how God cares for us and how we are given a new chance when things do not turn out as we had planned.

Jesus said, “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.” (Matthew 18)

Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by which you have given me hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low. (Psalm 119)

As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. (Matthew 9)

Have mercy on me , O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you. (Psalm 86. Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time)