Kazimer: Hi Joan ~
1) How does a person distinguish between a coincidence event and the interaction of an angel (and/or their guardian angel) ?
2) It seems that it would be un-nerving to “realize” a communication/connection with an angel, so:
a) Is there a time ( and if so how) when a person feels at ease with this interaction ?
b) How does a person distinguish between a good angel vs an evil angel especially if/when an evil angel may communicate/portray themselves as a good angel?
3) If someone feels they have made contact with an angel/their guardian angel, is this something to be shared with others?
Specifically, some people ( including priests/sisters/religious ) may tend to view a person stating such an interaction as having an over-active imagination.
4) Once someone has in their heart of hearts knows they have a connection with an angel, how does this person develop the relationship and what is involved with it ? i.e. I would assume the interaction would be more than a “what can you do for me ” type of relationship
Thank you for your insights.
Kazimer - “Kaz”
Joan: Hi, Kazimer. You’ve thought about this topic—I can tell. I think first we should agree that angels are always with us. It is the Catholic belief that each human being is given an angel at the moment of one’s existence, to watch over them, protect them from sin whenever possible, and to bring messages. The angel’s behavior doesn’t depend on anything we do. They are God’s gift to us. If we wish to become closer to them, this is all well and good with God. However, we are not in control of angels, as I have said before.
So what we’re really discussing here is what happens when that veil between heaven and each is slightly lifted, and angels become visible to us, just for a moment. We see that they are engaged in some activity, much of the time getting us out of a difficult situation or bringing us a message of some kind. For reasons sometimes known only to God, we are allowed to see this going on. The vast majority of “angel experiences” I think, are done in secret. Angel don’t want or need attention; they are not the Message, only the messengers, and so their tendency is to get in, get it done and get out. It is during this little break in time when we are permitted to see what is always going on. And we can not always be sure that it was an angel who helped us. As we look back on the experience, there are usually some puzzling aspects to it, but nothing really concrete (unless someone has had a vision). It is normal to doubt, as many questions arise after such an experience, and people react in different ways.
The main way to respond is to test the spirits. If the fruit is good, it was probably an angel. The Holy Spirit gives us gifts to discern goodness vs evil, and we should stay close to God, receive the sacraments regularly and, of course, mention Jesus’ name whenever you are in doubt. Sometimes if someone is going through something odd in their homes, experts recommend that you bless your home, or have a mass said for the people that used to live there, because sin has a tendency to hang around. It does sound odd, I know, but we have to be careful what we let into our homes today.
Angels are aware of all this, and can prompt us towards the right action. This is one of their best gifts to us.
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