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Did I Have an Encounter with an Angel? The Diary of a Single Catholic Writer
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Have you ever wondered whether the person you’ve met was actually an angel in disguise? While there are people whose kindness reminds us of angelic qualities, there are instances when we couldn’t help but wonder if we have met an angel in real life.
I have had such an experience some years ago while I was going home very late from work. There were days when I went home without any fear, but during that time, I felt like praying for help and protection.
From what I could remember, I prayed that an angel be sent to protect me. It was as simple as that. After praying, I even sort of forgot all about it as I busied myself going home.
I had no car and the public transportation I had to use in the Philippines then was the jeepney. It was smaller than a bus and commuters sat next to each other on two opposite sides of the vehicle. If there was anyone who wanted to do something bad, it would be very easy. (I once experienced someone pointing something sharp toward me just to steal my mobile phone. I have written the related story in another piece.)
Going back to that night, I noticed a guy sitting right next to me who never moved even when other people already got off the vehicle. At one point, he even talked to me saying something like I had to be very careful because there are a lot of bad guys in the area.
No, he wasn’t a robber. He didn’t do anything bad. And I had no sort of bad feeling about him. I felt comfortable and protected with his presence.
The man just sat like that until I had to get off the vehicle myself, and I was thankful for his presence. It was only after that experience that I’ve remembered the prayer I had before going home.
And I couldn’t help but wonder, “Was he an angel in disguise?”
“Our prayers are so dear to God, that he has appointed the angels to present them to him as soon as they come forth from our mouths. 'The angels,' says St. Hilary, 'preside over the prayers of the faithful, and offer them daily to God.' This is that smoke of the incense, which are the prayers of saints, which St. John saw ascending to God from the hands of the angels (Apoc. 8,3); and which he saw in another place represented by golden phials full of sweet odors, very acceptable to God.” - St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Here’s a song I have composed about angels when I was in high school. You can also hear a little bit of my very rough recording of it in the audio file in this post.
WINGS IN MY LIFE
(Original song composition)
I.
I know that there are reasons for rainy days to comeI know that there are timeswhen my tears can't help but fall
But such times are not the timeswhen I should feel aloneSomebody's hand is on my shoulderSomebody's eyes are on my soul
CHORUS:
('Cause/And) There have been angels in my lifeThere have been wings that carried me to reach the skyTo dream my dreams and be the best I can beThere have been wings that carried me
There have been angels in my lifeSomebody stood by me when all the world was greyAnd now I only prayTo thank the Lord for giving you to me
II.
The road ahead is windingbut I know I'll make it throughCause there's no mountain that's too highwhen I know I climb with you
You help me know what I can doYou know what's deep insideThe stars can't help but smile and shine on meWhen I pass by through the night
(Repeat Chorus)
Refrain:
You helped me grow my own wingsand make them really strongAnd now I find the strength insideto fly so high
(Repeat Chorus)
Want to pray to angels? Here’s a free app that could help you.
Download Free App
I leave you with some quotes about angels as a reminder of their presence and importance in our lives:
"We should show our affection for the angels, for one day they will be our coheirs just as here below they are our guardians and trustees appointed and set over us by the Father."- St. Bernard of Clairvaux
"At the orders of the queen, the angels frequently assisted the apostles in their travels and tribulations ... The
Have you ever wondered whether the person you’ve met was actually an angel in disguise? While there are people whose kindness reminds us of angelic qualities, there are instances when we couldn’t help but wonder if we have met an angel in real life.
I have had such an experience some years ago while I was going home very late from work. There were days when I went home without any fear, but during that time, I felt like praying for help and protection.
From what I could remember, I prayed that an angel be sent to protect me. It was as simple as that. After praying, I even sort of forgot all about it as I busied myself going home.
I had no car and the public transportation I had to use in the Philippines then was the jeepney. It was smaller than a bus and commuters sat next to each other on two opposite sides of the vehicle. If there was anyone who wanted to do something bad, it would be very easy. (I once experienced someone pointing something sharp toward me just to steal my mobile phone. I have written the related story in another piece.)
Going back to that night, I noticed a guy sitting right next to me who never moved even when other people already got off the vehicle. At one point, he even talked to me saying something like I had to be very careful because there are a lot of bad guys in the area.
No, he wasn’t a robber. He didn’t do anything bad. And I had no sort of bad feeling about him. I felt comfortable and protected with his presence.
The man just sat like that until I had to get off the vehicle myself, and I was thankful for his presence. It was only after that experience that I’ve remembered the prayer I had before going home.
And I couldn’t help but wonder, “Was he an angel in disguise?”
“Our prayers are so dear to God, that he has appointed the angels to present them to him as soon as they come forth from our mouths. 'The angels,' says St. Hilary, 'preside over the prayers of the faithful, and offer them daily to God.' This is that smoke of the incense, which are the prayers of saints, which St. John saw ascending to God from the hands of the angels (Apoc. 8,3); and which he saw in another place represented by golden phials full of sweet odors, very acceptable to God.” - St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Here’s a song I have composed about angels when I was in high school. You can also hear a little bit of my very rough recording of it in the audio file in this post.
WINGS IN MY LIFE
(Original song composition)
I.
I know that there are reasons for rainy days to comeI know that there are timeswhen my tears can't help but fall
But such times are not the timeswhen I should feel aloneSomebody's hand is on my shoulderSomebody's eyes are on my soul
CHORUS:
('Cause/And) There have been angels in my lifeThere have been wings that carried me to reach the skyTo dream my dreams and be the best I can beThere have been wings that carried me
There have been angels in my lifeSomebody stood by me when all the world was greyAnd now I only prayTo thank the Lord for giving you to me
II.
The road ahead is windingbut I know I'll make it throughCause there's no mountain that's too highwhen I know I climb with you
You help me know what I can doYou know what's deep insideThe stars can't help but smile and shine on meWhen I pass by through the night
(Repeat Chorus)
Refrain:
You helped me grow my own wingsand make them really strongAnd now I find the strength insideto fly so high
(Repeat Chorus)
Want to pray to angels? Here’s a free app that could help you.
Download Free App
I leave you with some quotes about angels as a reminder of their presence and importance in our lives:
"We should show our affection for the angels, for one day they will be our coheirs just as here below they are our guardians and trustees appointed and set over us by the Father."- St. Bernard of Clairvaux
"At the orders of the queen, the angels frequently assisted the apostles in their travels and tribulations ... The
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