The Angels (St. Joseph Picture Books (Paperback))

The Angels 978-0-89942-542-9

The Angels: God's Messengers and Our Helpers is and ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• an explanation of who the Angels are and how they help us
• a collection of stories from the Bible in which Angels played key roles, including sending messages from God
• durably sewn hardcover binding
• Litany of the Angels (Extracts for private use)

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of the titles in the Saint Joseph Beginner Series, this beautifully illustrated book by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. acquaints Catholic children with the Angels and the unique role they play in our lives.
In Catholic theology, angels are understood as spiritual beings created by God to serve as His messengers and servants. They are pure spirits, without physical bodies, who exist to glorify God and carry out His divine will. The Catholic Church teaches that angels are personal and immortal beings with intelligence and free will, but they are distinct from humans in that they are not bound by material limitations.
Angels play various roles in Catholic belief, such as delivering messages (like Gabriel's annunciation to Mary), protecting individuals (as guardian angels), and waging spiritual battles (like Michael leading the heavenly army). The Church recognizes three main categories of angels: the Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones, each with specific functions, as part of the nine choirs of angels described by theologians.
Catholics also believe that each person is assigned a guardian angel at birth, whose role is to guide, protect, and pray for the individual. Angels are honored but not worshipped; their veneration is directed toward God, whom they serve completely. Catholic tradition emphasizes that angels help believers on their path to salvation and are a part of the greater heavenly community.

Specific topics covered in this title include:

• God Made the Angels
• The Good Angels Defeat the Bad Angels
• An Angels Sends Adam and Eve out of Paradise
• Abraham Welcomes God and Two Angels
• An Angel Stops Abraham from Killing His Son Isaac
• The Angel of Death Punishes the Egyptians
• An Angel Touches the Lips of Isaiah
• Raphael is a Guide for Young Tobiah
• The Angel Appears to Zechariah
• The Angel Gabriel Speaks to Mary
• The Angels Adore the Son of God
• An Angel Appears to the Shepherds
• An Angel Appears to Joseph
• The Angels Serve Jesus in the Desert
• An Angel Gives Water Power to Heal
• Jesus Teaches about Angels
• An Angel Comes to Comfort Jesus
• An Angel Announces the Resurrection of Jesus
• Angels Speak to the Disciples
• An Angel Frees Peter from Prison
• Angels Will Come with Jesus at the Last Judgment
• Angels around the Throne of the Lamb of God
• The Good Angels Love and Help Us
• You Have a Guardian Angel
• Love Your Guardian Angel