But Jesus replied, “You believe because I said, ‘I saw you under the fig tree.’ But you will see greater things than that.
Truly, I say to you, you will see the heavens opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”
REFLECTION:
There is a movie starred by John Travolta entitled “Michael.” Its promotional poster says: “He is an angel, not a saint.”
While the movie emphasizes more on the protagonist’s caprice and instincts, it speaks adequately of what angels are.
The visiting Michael inspires the depressed guy who thinks his problems can be solved only on his own.
Michael invites the guy to open himself up and live close to higher forces and possibilities.
Angels live not by wings, swords, and stumping feet. They live by staying close to where God is.
They make God known through worldly instruments like language, thought, and emotions but they do not impose on us.
They give us freedom to say our piece—like Gabriel before Mary. They are not like the devils who possess and render us enslaved.
Angels demonstrate how we human beings are capable of living like God.
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