A Year with the Angels, Daily Meditations with the Messengers of God
By Mike Aquilina · Published by TAN Books
Overview
A Year with the Angels, Daily Meditations with the Messengers of God offers 365 daily reflections about the heavenly host, rooted in the wisdom of the Church Fathers and the Catholic tradition of angelic devotion. Mike Aquilina invites readers to appreciate the nature, roles, and virtues of angels as God’s messengers and protectors, fostering a deeper awareness of our unique relationship with the celestial beings entrusted with guarding and guiding the faithful.
- Provides one daily meditation for every day of the year on the heavenly host and their roles in salvation history
- Drawn from the Church Fathers’ insight on angels’ virtues, graces, and service before God’s throne
- Helps readers deepen their prayer life by contemplating angelic witness to God’s glory and protection
- Encourages ongoing meditation on the unseen and spiritual dimension of the Catholic faith
- Suitable for personal devotion, family prayer rhythms, or integration into parish spiritual life
FAQs
Q: What is the structure of this devotional?
A: It offers 365 daily meditations on angels, each designed to be read as part of a year-long rhythm of prayer and reflection.
Q: How are the reflections grounded?
A: The meditations draw on patristic wisdom and the Church’s traditional understanding of the angelic world to show their role as defenders, messengers, and servants before God’s throne.
Q: Who is this book suitable for?
A: It is well suited to Catholics seeking a structured devotional to deepen prayer life and understanding of spiritual realities, including family prayer settings and parish devotional use.
Q: Can this devotional be started anytime?
A: Yes, because the meditations are themed for each day of the year, readers can begin at any point and continue sequentially or revisit reflections as desired.([turn0search0]
Q: Does this book help with understanding angelic roles?
A: By focusing on angelic responsibilities such as protection, guarding against spiritual attacks, and service to God, it aids readers in appreciating the Church’s teaching on these heavenly beings.
Intended Audience
For Catholic individuals and families desiring a daily devotional that deepens awareness of angels and spiritual reality, for those seeking consistent prayer habits rooted in tradition, and for parish groups integrating angelic reflection into their yearly prayer life.
Key Themes
- Daily reflection on angels in Catholic tradition
- Prayerful meditation rooted in patristic insight
- Understanding heavenly protection and service
- Integration of spiritual realities into daily life
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12 Reviews
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Great Resource
I have a copy for myself and bought another to give as a gift to a dear Catholic friend.
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Great Resource
I am always curious about angels and this book is an excellent resource.
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Book
Our son was so excited to open this gift his dad an I orders for him. He is 10 and though it was back ordered he didn’t know we ordered it. I wish we had video tapes him because the excitement he had was so unbelievable unless you seen it for yourself. He is wanting to read the whole serious of these devotional and he has been reading it and enjoying it. He is adhd/ autistic so it’s been great hearing him share what he reads with us. Thank you
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A Year With the Angels
I love this special series. Giving me quiet time to pray with scripture in a structured series of readings gives freedom from stress. Busy days rob me of my sense of organization. I greatly appreciate the dedication it took to write the series.
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It was a gift
The person I gave the book was very pleased with the quality and depth of the meditations
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A YEAR WITH THE ANGELS
What a great book, it lets you realize that we are never alone. Our decisions and our paths are chosen for us.
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A YEAR WITH THE ANGELS
What a great book, it lets you realize that we are never alone. Our decisions and our paths are chosen for us.
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Philangelus
I have been waiting for some time to order this book. I plan on using it in my continuing journey with the Opus Sanctorum Angelorum formation process. I am continuing to learn and understand the angelic realm and in the process grow in holiness. This will be a great asset in this endeavor. I have been grateful for all the great work TAN does and I will continue to enjoy their selection of books. Thank you.
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Only 11 days in and its good
The physical book is beautiful. The mediations are good but Im only 11 days into it. I wish the closing prayers used thees and thysù instead of you and yours. Thats my only gripe so far.