Publisher's Synopsis
The Angels God's Messengers and Our Helpers 978-0-89942-281-7
One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with simple explanations of Angels and where they are present in the Bible. Angels are special beings created by God to be His messengers and our helpers. In the Bible, we learn that angels are powerful, pure spirits who love and serve God. Unlike humans, they don't have physical bodies, but they have minds and wills, and they can travel anywhere to do God's work. Angels help carry out God's plans and protect us because they care for us deeply.One of the main roles of angels is to deliver messages from God. In fact, the word "angel" means "messenger." For example, in the New Testament, the angel Gabriel appears to Mary to announce that she will be the mother of Jesus. Gabriel also visits Joseph in a dream to guide him on protecting Mary and Jesus. These are just a few examples showing how angels connect us to God's love and plans. Angels also serve as our protectors. Guardian angels are special angels given to each one of us by God to watch over us and guide us toward good choices. Even though we can't see them, our guardian angels stay close to us, protecting us from harm and helping us stay on the right path. We can pray to our guardian angels and thank them for their love and protection. Angels worship God in Heaven, and they encourage us to honor and love God, too. They set an example of obedience and faithfulness to God. When we're feeling scared, lonely, or tempted, we can remember that our guardian angels are with us, helping and encouraging us to stay strong.
Angels remind us that God's love is always near. They are a beautiful sign of God's care for us and His desire to be close to us, guiding us through every moment.
Among the features of this book are:
- Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
- Vibrant, full-color illustrations
- High-quality paper
- Durable, sewn paperback binding
- Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
- a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
- an explanation of how Angels help us
- Nihil Obstat
- Imprimatur
- God Made the Angels
- The Good Angels Defeat the Bad Angels
- An Angel Sends Adam and Eve Out of Paradise
- Abraham Welcomes God and Two Angels
- An Angel Stops Abraham from Killing His Son Isaac
- The Angel of Death Punishes the Egyptians
- An Angel Touches the Lips of Isaiah
- Raphael Is a Guide for Young Tobiah
- The Angel Appears to Zechariah
- The Angel Gabriel Speaks to Mary
- The Angels Adore the Son of God
- An Angel Appears to the Shepherds
- An Angel Appears to Joseph
- The Angels Serve Jesus in the Desert
- An Angel Gives Water Power to Heal
- Jesus Teaches about Angels
- An Angel Comes to Comfort Jesus
- An Angel Announces the Resurrection of Jesus
- Angels Speak to the Disciples
- An Angel Frees Peter from Prison
- Angels Will Come with Jesus at the Last Judgment
- Angels around the Throne of the Lamb of God
- The Good Angels Love and Help Us
- You Have a Guardian Angel
- Love Your Guardian Angel
The Angels: God's Messengers and Our Helpers is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching. Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.
