| Saint Gabriel the Archangel
Patron Saint of Telecommunications
Postal Workers, and Messengers "The
name Gabriel means man of God, or God has shown himself mighty. St. Gabriel is
one of the three angels mentioned by name in the Bible. The
angel appears first in the prophesies of Daniel in the Old Testament, announcing
to Daniel the prophecy of the seventy weeks, explaining the prophet's visions
relating to the Messiah. St Gabriel was the angel
who appeared to Zacharias to announce the birth of his son, John the Baptist,
and to strike Zacharias mute for his disbelief. Finally,
he announced to Mary that she would bear a Son Who would be conceived of the Holy
Spirit, Son of the Most High, and Saviour of the world." Prayer
to St. Gabriel
"O Blessed Archangel St. Gabriel, we beseech thee,
do thou intercede for us at the throne of divine Mercy in our present necessities,
that as thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through
thy prayers and patronage in heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and
sing the praise of God forever in the land of the living. Amen." Prayer
to St. Gabriel, for Others
"O loving messenger of the Incarnation,
descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings
over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of
the Infant Jesus. Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in
your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace
and joy through Mary. Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the
Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and repeat them in
hours of trial-to all I love-that their confidence in Our Lord may be reanimated,
when all human help fails. Amen." | 
