from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Angel. A pure, created spirit, called angel because some angels are sent by God as messengers to humans. An angel is a pure spirit because he has no body and does not depend for his existence or activity on matter. The Bible tells us that the angels constitute a vast multitude, beyond human reckoning. They differ in perfection of nature and grace. Each is an individual person. According to Christian tradition, they form three major categories in descending order. The word "angel" is commonly applied only to those who remain faithful to God, although the devils are also angels by nature. Moreover, "angel" is the special name for the choir of angelic spirits, from whom guardian angels are sent to minister to human needs. The existence of angels has been twice defined by the church: at the Fourth Lateran Council (Denzinger 800) and the First Vatican Council (Denzinger 3002). (Etym. Latin angelus, an angel; Greek angelos, messenger).
Gabriel. One of the seven archangels, used on a number of occasions by God as a messenger (Deuteronomy 8:15-27). He appeared to Daniel and explained a vision to him about future events, telling him, "You are a man specially chosen" (Deuteronomy 9:20-27). In the New Testament he appeared to Zechariah to announce that Elizabeth, his wife, would bear a son and he must name the child John (Luke 1:11-20). Likewise, it was Gabriel who appeared to Mary and told her that would conceive and bear a Son whom she must name Jesus (Luke 1:26-38).
Saint Gabriel is an archangel in the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions and is believed to reside in heaven as a celestial being. He is often depicted as a messenger of God, delivering important news and announcements to humanity.
Saint Gabriel is an archangel in Christian and Islamic traditions. He is often associated with communicating messages from God, such as announcing the births of John the Baptist and Jesus in the Bible.
No, Saint Gabriel is the patron saint of messengers, communication workers, and postal services. The patron saint for school teachers is Saint John Baptist de la Salle.
Saint Gabriel was created by God as an archangel long before the universe even existed. He was not born nor will he ever die. He is a pure spirit and not a human.
St. Gabriel is traditionally believed to have lived in Nazareth, a town in present-day Israel. According to Christian tradition, he appeared to the Virgin Mary in Nazareth to announce the birth of Jesus.
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, was born at Assisi, Papal States (now Italy) on March 1, 1838.However, Saint Gabriel the Archangel was not born. He was created by God in heaven as a pure spirit.
Saint Gabriel is an archangel in Christian and Islamic traditions. He is often associated with communicating messages from God, such as announcing the births of John the Baptist and Jesus in the Bible.
Saint Gabriel is an archangel and was created by God as an archangel.
There is no patron saint of telecommunications but Archangel Gabriel is the patron saint of telecommunication workers.
Gabriel is an archangel. He has no fears.
Gabriel is an archangel and has always been an archangel. He has never lived as a human.
Gabriel the Archangel did not become a saint. He was created as an archangel by God, long before the universe even existed. He was created a saint.
Saint Gabriel the Archangel was not born. He was created by God in Heaven.
Saint Gabriel is an archangel. Angels are pure spirits and do not have families.
Gabriel is an archangel and has always been an archangel. He was created by God as a saint. he was never canonized nor was there need for it.
No, Saint Gabriel is the patron saint of messengers, communication workers, and postal services. The patron saint for school teachers is Saint John Baptist de la Salle.
Saint Gabriel is an archangel. Angels are pure spirits and do not have families.
His name is Michael the archangel. The meaning of his name is 'Who is like God'