"There is something remarkable about the
angels. Since everything we naturally know comes to us through our
senses, these beings that we cannot see, hear, touch, taste or smell are
mysterious. We cannot form an image of an angel or a demon in our mind,
and neither renaissance artists nor Hollywood actors have ever truly
been able to depict these non-bodied beings. It is impossible for us to
comprehend a spirit the way we can comprehend a tree, a dog, or another
human person because the angel is beyond us. This could restrict the
spiritual realm of angels to the philosopher and theologian, yet this
realm is not a mere metaphysical jungle-gym accessible only to the
philosophically-inclined. Rather, because God has spoken to us and has
elevated our nature we are called not just to speculate about the angels
but even to enjoy fellowship with them. . . . "
In a recent commentary, Brother Nicodemus Thomas, O.P., reflected on angels and their.presence in our lives.
To access Br. Nicodemus' complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: You Will See Angels (27 SEP 22)
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