The name of the archangel St. Michael means “Who is like
God?” Michael is mentioned in the Book of Daniel (12:1), as well as in Jude (v.
9) and Revelation (12:7)… Tradition names Michael as the patron and protector
of the Church, especially as the protector of Christians at the hour of death. [Kinnaman, Scot A. (2008). Treasury of Daily Prayer. Concordia Publishing House.]
John Gerhard said of the angels: “What is the [angels’]
attitude toward men? This the Lord Christ reveals with one word when He calls
them “their angels,” that is, the angels of the little ones, the servants of
the children and all believers… They render this service to every Christian in
manifold ways. While we are children, God assigns our angels to us, as Christ
tells us in the holy gospel. When we grow older and go our own way, that is,
walk in the ways of our calling, God also assigns angels to us (Ps. 91:11,12).” [Kinnaman, Scot A. (2008).
Treasury of Daily Prayer. Concordia Publishing House.]
The Collect of the Day
Everlasting God, You have ordained and constituted the service
of angels and men in a wonderful order. Mercifully grant that, as Your holy angels always serve and worship You
in heaven, so by Your appointment they may also help and defend us here on
earth; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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