The Glories of the Holy Angels
Venerable Henri Boudon, Archdeacon of Evreux
OCTOBER FIFTH
To the Principalities.
The Principalities, who form the Third Choir, are charged to watch over empires, provinces, diocesses, religious communities, &c, and avert from them the effects of the divine wrath. They are also appointed to transmit to the Angels of the last two Choirs the orders of the Most High. Purity of intention is the virtue ascribed to them, for in their high functions they never seek but the honour and interest of God alone. Let us imitate them. It is the intention which stamps the action with merit or demerit.
Practice—In all you do and say, seek the greater glory of God. Refer all to this end.
Asp.—O holy Spirits! may we, like you, seek God, for God alone.
Lecture—12th Motive, 1st part of preceding work.
OCTOBER SIXTH.
To the Powers—the Fourth Choir.
The Angels of this Choir have received from God unlimited sway over the wicked Spirits; they are endowed with great intelligence, so as to be able to discover their schemes and plans for our destruction. Their power is so amazing, that one only of them would be able to destroy all the infernal host. It is well to invoke them in temptation : but to merit their assistance, we must take care to avoid the occasions of sin.
Practice—Resist the attacks of vice and passion frequently make acts of diffidence in self and confidence in God; combat your evil inclinations.
Asp.—Lord ! send thy Angels to assist us.
Lecture—Half 8th Motive
OCTOBER SEVENTH.
To the Virtues—the Fifth Choir.
Energy and strength are attributed to the Virtues. They have dominion over the elements: all nature is subjected to their control. Hence they can raise or appease storms and tempests, emit vivid lightning, form burning thunder. We may profitably invoke them in unforeseen accidents, sickness, &c. We may also recur to them for that strength necessary to lead a penitential life, and root out the inclinations of depraved nature.
Practice—Visit the Holy Sacrament to obtain grace to overcome your evil inclinations, &c.
Asp.—Holy Virtues ! strengthen and fortify us.
Lecture—Finish the reading of 8th
Motive, referred to yesterday.
