Sept. 29 is the feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Each makes an appearance in Holy Scripture and is invoked in times of great need. The most famous of these events is in Luke 1:26-38, when the angel Gabriel appears to the Blessed Virgin Mary asking her to bear God’s Son. Visit St. Gabriel Parish in Charlotte to glimpse associated artwork, including colorful statues of the three archangels that were hand-carved in Milan and donated by a parish family.
One of the most comforting teachings of the Catholic faith is that we each have a guardian angel assigned by God to defend us throughout life. Many of the faithful have noted feeling the protection of guardian angels at particularly harrowing moments in their lives, and they have a chance to thank them Oct. 2, the feast of guardian angels. Honor yours by making a light and fluffy angel food cake. Use your favorite recipe or add a fall flair with the pumpkin angel food cake at www.julieseatsandtreats.com.