Salvation and Guardian Angels – Sep 01 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

 

Fr Joseph Michael gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Sep 01, 2025, where he emphasizes Jesus’ fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy and the role of guardian angels in guiding and protecting us to live faithfully for Christ.

Father reflects on the Gospel where Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy by proclaiming salvation and liberty for all, extending His mission beyond the Jewish people to all humanity, as seen in the examples of Elijah and Elisha. He notes the initial amazement and later anger of the synagogue crowd due to their lack of faith. Father urges us to cherish God’s grace through Jesus, to conform our lives to Him, and to guard our hearts against anything that separates us from Christ. He also highlights the importance of guardian angels, sharing stories of saints like St. Gemma Galgani and St. Teresa of Ávila, who experienced their angels’ guidance and protection, encouraging us to be attentive to our guardian angels’ inspirations as we grow closer to God.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Monday 22nd Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/090125.cfm
1st: 1th 4:13-18
Resp: psa 96:1-5, 11-13
Gsp: luk 4:16-30

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1487

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