Encounters with Angels: The Invisible Companions of Our Spiritual Life

Discreet but ever faithful, the angels play a vital role in God's plan for our lives. Created as spiritual beings who mediate between us and God, angels serve as our constant companions, advisers, and protectors, watching over us while standing before God's throne in Heaven. In this powerful new book, Odile Haumont� carefully combines the writings of Scripture, Tradition, and the testimony of saints who met angels face-to-face to unveil for you the breathtaking facts behind these heroic heavenly beings.

Because they are living reflections of the Holy Face they contemplate, angels draw us into the mysteries of Heaven. Haumont� shows you how to identify the subtle signs -- not the overtly miraculous but consequential details -- of angelic presences in the here and now. You'll learn where angels are fully present in the Mass and liturgy and the role they play in your personal prayers. You'll even discove