ST. MICHAEL AND THE ANGELS. Compiled From Approved Sources

white & full color illustrated trade paperback soft cover 8vo. ink marked copy in good cond. binding square & tight. spine uncreased. faint stains on rear cover. edges clean. large gift inscription inked on 1/2 title pg. 1 page with red ink underlining. first printing (nap) of this edition. previously published in 1977 as "The Precious Blood and The Angels." vintage copy. good binding, no library markings, no remainder markings. b&w frontis. illustration. 134p.+ list of publihers titles & blank "notes" pages. b&w illustrations throughout. religion. theology. history of christianity. biblical studies. ~ St. Michael and the Angels is a beautiful and inspiring book telling all about the angels. Filled with stories from the lives and writings of the saints, it tells of the role which the qood angels play in the divine economy of saving souls. Led by St. Michael, the Prince of the heavenly host, the angels act as our guardians, serve as messengers from God to us and from us to God, surround the altar during Mass, and bear the graces of the Mass like incense to the altar of God on high. Here is explained the relationship of the angels to the Blessed Virqin Mary and how, if she is to send them to our aid, we must request her to do so. Included too is the prayer to our guardian angel asking him to go in our place to attend Mass when we cannot, plus the way the good angels protect us aqainst the evil spirits. The book also discusses in detail the pre~eminent role of St. Michael as "Champion of the Church," "Defender of Christians,' "Guardian of Purgatory," and "Helper of the Sick and Dying." Finally are included prayers to the angels and a litany to our Guardian Angel, to St. Michael, St. Raphael, and St. Gabriel. In all St, Michael and the Angels is a treasure trove of information and inspiration about thre holy angels~our silent partners in the way of salvation.…