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st. gabriel the archangel
 An Archangel whose name means "the Power of God."
He appeared under the form of a man to the prophet Daniel (Dan.
8:16; 9:21), to the priest Zachary to announce the forthcoming birth
of John the Baptist (Luke 1:11, 19), and to the Blessed Virgin Mary
to announce the birth of Our Savior
Prayer
to St. Gabriel, for Intercession
O Blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee, do thou
intercede for us at the throne of divine Mercy in our present necessities,
that as thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation,
so through thy prayers and patronage in heaven we may obtain the
benefits of the same, and sing the praise of God forever in the
land of the living. Amen.
Prayer
to St. Gabriel, for Others
O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon
all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings
over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce
the coming of the Infant Jesus.
Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter
in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to re-echo in all hearts that
they may find grace and joy through Mary.
Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day
of the Annunciation— "Nothing is impossible with God,"
and repeat them in hours of trial—to all I love—that
their confidence in Our Lord may be reanimated, when all human help
fails. Amen.
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