Transfiguration plays a major role in understanding mankind, the reality and quality of freedom, and the intention of God in the creation of the Universe.by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonGregory the Theologian placed the synthetic —body and soul—quality of human existence in the larger context of the … [Read more...]
Talking Amongst the Angels
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon In the measure that the ascending Christ quits the company of men on earth, he associates himself with the company of the angels in heaven. Saint John testifies that he receives in heaven the homage from "the voice of many angels": “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain / … [Read more...]
On The Nine Ranks Of Angels
The nine orders of the angels are divided into three hierarchies, each of which is divided into three orders: the highest, the intermediate, the lower. The first hierarch, the highest and closest to the Most Holy Trinity, consists of SERAPHIM, CHERUBIM, and THRONES. The God-loving six-winged … [Read more...]
