Angels and Demons (Aquinas 101)

“To pretend they [Angels] do not exist because we do not see them is like pretending that we never sleep because we have never caught ourselves asleep.” -Fr. Walter Farrell, O.P.

The Catholic church firmly teaches the existence of angels, both good and bad ones. It is based on faith in divine revelation, but God has revealed to us the reality of angels and demons. And by doing so, He is telling us something intelligible and wonderful. So, we want to understand the angels as much as possible, in order to understand the ways of God and the ways of the spiritual life.

Angels and Demons (Aquinas 101) - Fr. James Brent, O.P.

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I can’t understand people who deny the existence of Satan. I am tempted by him on a daily basis . The devil is behind terrorism, drugs, pornography, violence, bad thoughts and moral relativism. But Jesus defeated death and sin. We have nothing to fear if we pray and receive sacraments frequently. The demons run away from Saint Michael, our Lady, blessed water or a cross. And our Gardian Angel is always there to guide us. Ángels are seeing God constantly while they take care of us

[JamesMC]

Representing angels and demons by abstract shapes seems like a very good way of depicting them; a useful reminder that they are utterly unworldly, and vastly unlike anything perceptible to the senses.

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*_"It matters what you think"_*

[StudentsBunnyHome]

Amazing: higher Angels serve the lower ones.

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[pootprancia]

I found it hilarious when you said, " They are not certainly babies flying around with wings." Haha. Thank you father for the information.

[GilMichelini]

Father Brent, I appreciate the fact that in an 11-minute video on angels and demons, you only talk about the demons for less than 2 minutes. I remember a teacher/mentor telling me to focus on learning all I can about the good to help me know the evil.

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[jeremysmith]

When the Priest speak about angels being present at the mass he speaks of the presence of the saints in the same breath. "Together with the Angels and Saints let us pray". My question is how is the presence of the Saints at the Mass is to be understood. How it would be similar or different from that of the Angels.

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Having listened to the chant "Agni Parthene" when they sing "More Glorious than the Seraphim" as a part of the stanza, seeing that chart of the different Choirs of the Angelic Host, it really drives home just how incredible and revered the Church sees Mary to be.

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