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The most thorough book about the Angels yet written! Here, bestselling author Joan Carroll Cruz expounds upon the traditional definitions and delineations of the Angels and Devils, asking and answering virtually every conceivable question about them. Among the many recent books about Angels, this has to be one of the very best, if not the very best yet. Definitely another Mrs. Cruz bestseller! Impr. 314 pgs 44 Illus,

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Publié par	TAN Books
Date de parution	01 décembre 1999
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781618908902
Langue	English
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ANGELS AND DEVILS

“And another angel came, and stood before the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer of the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar, which is before the throne of God. And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended up before God from the hand of the angel.”
—The Apocalypse 8:3-4
The Blessed Virgin Mary crushes the head of the serpent, Satan, through the power of her Immaculate Conception.

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Nihil Obstat: Rev. Terry T. Tekippe Censor Librorum

Imprimatur: Most Rev. Francis B. Schulte Archbishop of New Orleans October 28, 1998

The Imprimatur is the Church’s declaration that a work is free from error in matters of faith and morals and in no way implies that the Church endorses the contents of the manuscript.
Copyright © 1999 by Joan Carroll Cruz.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher, except that brief selections may be quoted or copied for non-profit use without permission, provided full credit is given.
Library of Congress Catalog Card No.: 98-61407
ISBN: 9780895556387
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TAN Books
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2010
“And there was a great battle in heaven, Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought and his angels … And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan …”

— The Apocalypse 12:7-9

Our Lady is pictured crushing the head of the serpent, Satan, on the front of the Miraculous Medal. The design for the Miraculous Medal was given to St. Catherine Labouré by the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1830. Although this famous medal was originally titled the “Medal of the Immaculate Conception,” the numerous miracles associated with it led to the popular title of the “Miraculous Medal.” The prayer which Our Lady wanted included on the Medal (shown here in French) indicates her victory over the devil from the first moment of her Conception:
“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”
CONTENTS

Author’s Note

—Part I—
ANGELS
1. What Are Angels? 2. How Do We Know that Angels Exist? 3. Angels in the Old Testament 4. Angels in the New Testament 5. What the Church Teaches about Angels 6. When were the Angels Created? 7. Before the Angelic Battle in Heaven, Were All The Angels Admitted to the Full Vision of God? 8. Has the Number of Angels Increased since Their Creation? 9. How Many Angels Are There? 10. After Death Will Men Be Equal to the Angels in Heaven? 11. Are There Male and Female Angels? 12. What Is the Reaction of Some Who Have Seen Angels? 13. Angels as Children 14. Angels as Adolescents and Adults 15. Angels in Unusual Aspects 16. Descriptions of Angels 17. Angels’ Wings 18. Angels with Four Wings 19. Angels with Six Wings 20. Angels and the Holy Eucharist 21. Angels with the Lamb of God and the Blessed Mother 22. Angels and the Blessed Mother 23. Angels and the Priesthood 24. No Two Angels Alike 25. Do Angels Know the Future? 26. Do Angels Know Our Secret Thoughts? 27. Do Angels Have Names? 28. Do Angels Speak with One Another? 29. Angelic Activities 30. Angels Going Up and Down 31. The Speed of Angels 32. Special Assignments 33. The Power of the Angels 34. Angels and Fire 35. Angelic Music and the Blessed Mother 36. Angelic Music and the Saints 37. Musical Instruments and the Angels 38. Thoughtful Considerations 39. The Nine Choirs of Angels 40. The First Angelic Hierarchy—Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones 41. The Seraphim 42. The Cherubim 43. The Thrones 44. The Second Angelic Hierarchy—Dominations, Virtues, Powers 45. The Dominations 46. The Virtues 47. The Powers 48. The Third Angelic Hierarchy—Principalities, Archangels, Angels 49. The Principalities 50. The Archangels 51. The Angels 52. The Archangel Michael—Who Is He? 53. Is Michael the Leader of All the Angels? To Which Rank Does He Belong? 54. The Early Veneration of St. Michael 55. The Feast of St. Michael 56. St. Michael in Art 57. The Archangel Michael and the Saints 58. The Archangel Gabriel—Who Is He? 59. The Archangel Gabriel and the Saints 60. The Archangel Raphael—Who Is He? 61. The Archangel Raphael and the Saints 62. All Three Archangels Together 63. Other Archangels 64. Guardian Angels—How Do We Know We Have Them? 65. What Are the Ways Guardian Angels Assist Their Charges? 66. The Blessed Mother Tells Us How Angels Assist Us 67. When Is the Guardian Angel Appointed? 68. Are Those Born into Non-Christian Religions Given Guardian Angels? 69. Do Angels Grieve for the Sinner? Do Angels Have Emotions? 70. From Which Angelic Choir Are Guardian Angels Appointed? 71. Saints’ Visions of Guardian Angels 72. Will Our Guardian Angels Stay with Us in Heaven? 73. The Feast of the Guardian Angels 74. Something Told Me Not To 75. Counsels Given by the Blessed Mother with regard to Guardian Angels 76. Obligations We Owe Our Guardian Angels According to the Saints

—Part II—
DEVILS
77. Does the Devil Really Exist? 78. Satan in Other Religions and Cultures 79. The Origin of Satan 80. Before Their Fall, Did the Devils Enjoy the Full Beatific Vision? 81. Satan’s Authority and Influence 82. Satan’s Attributes 83. The Influence of Satan over the Human Race 84. Do the Devils Know the Future? 85. How Many Devils Are There? 86. What Devils Look Like 87. The Difference Between Obsession and Possession 88. Obsession and Annoying Activities of the Devils 89. Painful Activities of the Devils 90. Noises and Shrieks of the Devils 91. Devils and Their Odors 92. Devils and Fire 93. Satan and Lourdes What Frightens Devils and Drives Them Away 94. The Sign of the Cross 95. The Holy Rosary 96. Holy Water 97. Relics 98. The Blessed Sacrament 99. Warnings and Advice of St. Teresa of Avila 100. Possession 101. The Devil and the Exorcist 102. The Earling, Iowa Case 103. Another Case of Possession 104. An Unusual Case from Long Ago 105. How Does a Person Become Possessed? 106. Saints as Exorcists 107. Are Exorcisms Performed Today? 108. The Blessed Virgin’s Role in Exorcisms 109. The Pope and Freemasonry 110. Satanism 111. Witchcraft 112. The Occult and the New Age Movement 113. Scientology and Dianetics 114. Cults and Eastern Religions 115. Other Dangerous Activities 116. Warnings 117. The Pope and the Evil Spirits

Notes
AUTHOR’S NOTE

In this work I have endeavored to give information regarding the most frequently asked questions about angels and devils, and perhaps at the same time to give unbelievers a little something to think about regarding the existence of angelic helpers and devilish tormentors. To prove the various points, I have relied on the very best of references: Holy Scripture and Sacred Tradition, the teachings of the Church, the writings of Popes and Doctors of the Church, the opinions and visions of saints as well as the writings of esteemed theologians.
Why another book about angels? The subject is so vast and interesting, it seems unlikely that it can be adequately explored in any one volume. Each writer attempts to present a different perspective of the subject. Perhaps we each hope to present various facets that might not have been explored enough by others. Whatever the case, I have attempted, as have many others, to explore the subject in a trustworthy, instructive, interesting and helpful manner.
While it is a worthwhile occupation to read and learn about our angelic companions who are with us now and will remain with us in Heaven, it was not my intention to dwell in a lengthy fashion on the devil. Concerning this, C. S. Lewis, author of The Screwtape Letters , wrote: “There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them.” In trying to avoid an “unhealthy interest” in the devils, I have nevertheless felt it necessary to discuss their origins, what they are like, what they can do, and to warn about some of the wiles they use to entrap unsuspecting souls in our day. This knowledge is necessary, since we must know something of this mortal enemy before we can present a defense.
It is my prayer that the reader will find some merit in this work and that all will successfully combat against the devil and grow ever closer to their own angel guardians.
Joan Carroll Cruz
ANGELS AND DEVILS

“ For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.”
—Ephesians 6:12
—Part One—
ANGELS

“The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls ‘angels’ is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of tradition.”
— Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 328
ANGELS

1. What Are Angels?

St. Augustine (354-430) instructs us that the word “angel” is the name of their office, not of their nature. Their nature is known as “spirit.” The word “angel,” as translated from the Greek, means “one going,” “one sent” or “messenger.” St. Augustine adds that “the spirits called angels were never, in any sense, at any time, pa