Description:

• Inspiration and insight into the Holy Angels
• Written by St. Aloysius Gonzaga
• Beautiful work from a holy saint
• Perfect gift for those devoted to the Angels or wanting to learn more

O my soul, contemplate the surpassing beauty of these citizens of paradise! They shine like a vast constellation of radiant stars, or even like the sun itself, in the splendid city of God. St. Aloysius Gonzaga

In the history of the Church, there are few saints who wrote with such angelic purity and devotion on the subject of angels as Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. Much has been written on this Jesuit novice who died at the young age of twenty-three while caring for plague victims, but little has been available on his actual writingsthat is, until now. For the first time in English,Meditations on the Holy Angels, Saint Aloysius Gonzagas longest and most significant work is offered to readers.

Discover this great saints love for the holy angels, no doubt a powerful inspiration for his own angelic purity. Those who read this inspiring work will fall more deeply in love with God and His holy angels. Learn about our angelic companions excellence, nobility, and glorious order. Contemplate the powerful roles of Saints Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael through the eyes of one of the Churchs great Jesuit saints.
Included in this volume are two important versions of the life of Saint Aloysius.

The first is from the Office of the saint, first published in 1737, and subsequently incorporated into the Roman Breviary.The other version, published in 1699, is somewhat longer and offers further beautiful details of his sanctity, piety, and ardent charity.

As the patron saint of youth and students, Saint Aloysius Gonzagas writings and life reveal that one cannot live an angelic life without angelic help. Here is a saint who sought his guardian angels help three times a day. Here is a book that will enflame the hearts of both young and old to love our angelic friendsmessengers from heavenwith even greater fervor.