known by name. They are the Archangels Raphael, Gabriel, and Michael. St. Raphael said: "I am the Angel Raphael, one of the seven, who stand before the Lord." He was sent with a message of peace to Tobias of old. [1] St. Gabriel announced peace to Daniel, to the Priest Zacharias, and to the Blessed Virgin. [2] St. Michael, the special protector of the Jewish nation, [3] now guards the Church against her enemies that she too, may enjoy the peace that comes from God. [4]
5. The. seven spirits also represent the ministers of the Church who preach the Gospel of peace and grace to all nations. Jesus Christ, their Master, is the Prince of Peace, and becomes for us the source of all grace through the merits of His life, death and resurrection. All earthly kings and rulers must accept His law and govern according to His precepts because He is King of kings and Lord of lords.
Through the infinite love of Jesus Christ we have been redeemed and cleansed from sin by His Blood. "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them unto the end." [5] "And the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin." [6]
