Elk County Catholic High School - Memories Yearbook (St Marys, PA)

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ff '5- .kli si W Saint Michael The din of battle that day was loud And fierce the struggle above the clouds Between the Angels, good and bad, The Heart of God then surely was sad. The trumpets resounded, the battle cry rang To challenge the leader of the rebel gang. The Archangel Michael 'gainst Lucifer fought And soon the proud angel's destruction he wrought. When Lucifer fell, beneath his spear His once proud face deformed with a leer He swore revenge on the human race Destined his angels and him to replace. But Who is like God the challenge rings out The fear of Saint Michael puts Satan to rout. And though his minions would have man to rebel The cohorts of Michael will hurl them to hell. Then call on Saint Michael, when tempted to sin And in the Herce struggle you surely will wing With the strength of his arm and his powerful sword, In his war against Hell for our souls and His Lord. I. Stricker Saint Raphael A King has various men surrounding his earthly throne who are outstanding in many of their traits- the bravest, the wisest, and above all, the noblest of the land. These men are bedecked in shining armor and stand ready at the king's beck or call to do as he commands. Close about the heavenly throne of God, our King, stand seven archangels noted for their beauty, loyalty, and courage as well as their wisdom. One of these seven archangels is Raphaelithe same Raphael that acted so wisely in conducting young Tobias, sent by his father on a long, perilous journey from Ninive to Media to collect a debt. Besides acting as a faithful and friendly companion, this great angel gave counsel to Tobias in choosing a wife and inspired him to cure his father's blindness with the aid of the gall of a fish that arose from the water to devour Tobias as he was about to drink. 2911 A special day of the year is set aside for the com' memoration of great Saint Raphael that we may pay special tribute to him and seek his intercession. This noteworthy day is the twentyffourth of October. Besides the above mentioned traits that especially dis' tinguished this angel among Heaven's vast cohorts, Saint Raphael has the title, Patron of Travelers. Surely, we can choose no better companion to accom' pany us on our travels than this wonderful archangel. Many a one has been guided through difficult and perilous walks of life by him. Assurance of securing this guidance is given us if we earnestly and devoutly pray to Saint Raphael. He will then surely help us walk fearlessly and courf ageously amid dangers of soul and body that we encounter on our journey to the next world. Let us therefore strive to secure the faithful guidance of this everfloyal helper, St. Raphael. Robert jacob

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w as My To My Angel Guardian Oh! Angel Guardian, guide me on Through sorrow and through strife And aid me by the power of God To live a holy life. Enlighten me in every act Lest I should go astray Assist me with thy guiding hand To follow in thy way. In each and every word or deed Which oft may make me fall Let me, Ch! Guardian Angel dear The death of Christ recall. Along life's rugged pathway Where sin is so profuse Protect, defend, and warn me Lest I God's grace abuse. When on my deathfbed lying Temptations rage within Oh! help me, Angel Guardian The prize of life to win. Rosemary Fritz Gur Guardian Angel God has given to each and everyone of us a guarf dian angel. This angel protects both our natural and supernatural life. His duty it is, from the moment of our birth to our last breath upon earth, to foresee and turn aside the many bodily dangers that we encounter throughout life, as well as those that would harm our souls. Besides protecting us he prays for us and carries our petitions to God. Through him God communicates much of His love to us. We shall never know till we have reached our goal how many times our dear angel has preserved us from bodily harm or from the malice of the evil spirits. Our Guardian Angels are in a certain sense real partners or companions to us. They are linked to us and we to them by a bond of spiritual relationship. We should be alive to this marvelous fact, and often turn our attention toward them, by honoring them and calling on them to help us in our daily life. We will then be more careful to avoid sin and the occasions of sin. What an entrancing thought it is, that one of the princes of Heaven has charge over us, that he is our guardian and brother of whom we have the right to ask and expect countless favors. This very fact shows how truly we are members of the Communion of Saints destined to enjoy Heavenly bliss with them forever. Norbert Arnold Angel Gabriel It was in a sunny room so small That a Maiden knelt in prayer, When suddenly before her stood An angel bright and fair. Startled by the radiant light Which filled the little place, She heard a sweet, melodious voice Say, Hail, thou full of grace. Words so strange aifrighted Mary She knew not what they meant: But Gabriel assured her That he from God was sent. The holy Virgin humbly weighed The message she had heard, Then answered, Be it done to me According to thy word. Alice Haines ll30l