Friday 25 March 2011

Identify the gifts of the Holy Spirit which were active in Saint Michael the Archangels's life and why.

The Seven
Gifts of the Holy Spirit are the following:

  1. Wisdom

  2. Understanding
  3. Counsel
  4. Fortitude

  5. Knowledge
  6. Piety
  7. Fear of the Lord

St. Michael the Archangel appears twice in the Book of
Daniel
in the Old Testament in which the Archangel is recognized as a defender of
Israel, and in Revelations in the New Testament. In these appearances, St.
Michael has four main roles:

  1. He is Leader
    of God's Army
    , as well as being leader of the forces of Heaven over
    Satan and the forces of Hell. In this respect, in Revelations, St. Michael
    the Archangel exemplifies Wisdom as he assesses what happens
    against the truths of the Lord, realizing the superiority of Christian beliefs that must prevail
    over the devil. He also demonstrates Understanding and Counsel as
    he grasps the concepts of these Christian beliefs which must be defended, exercising wise
    judgment on how best to act. Further, St. Michael evaluates properly the threats of Satan,
    displaying Knowlege as he follows God's purpose, along with
    Fear of the Lord as he loves God enough to act appropriately to his
    role. Certainly, too, St. Michael demonstrates Piety as his actions
    worship God and demonstrate his respect. Finally, St. Michael displays great
    Fortitude in battling against Satan and his legions. In summary,
    St. Michael the Archangel is the spiritual warrior.

  2. He is the carrier of the deceased. As the
    Angel of Death, St. Michael the Archangel "weighs souls in his scales." Again, St.
    Michael demonstrates Wisdom, Understanding,
    Counsel,
     and Knowledge.

  3. He is Guardian of the Church. As such St.
    Michael the Archangel present the prayers of the righteous and just to God. In this role, St.
    Michael demonstrates Piety, Fear of the Lord, generated from his
    desire to worship God and his love for God.
  4. He is
    God's Intercessor
    . In this respect, St. Michael the Archangel exerts
    Wisdom and Understanding as he judges
    things according to truths of the Catholic faith with his comprehension of the essence of these
    beliefs. Certainly, too, as Intercessor of God, St. Micheal exerts Fortitude the
    courage to suffer death 
    and
    Knowledge
     and Counsel,
    the courage and the capability to make faith-based
    judgments. His Piety is demonstrated in his willingness to act for
    God; further, he exerts his Fear of the Lord as his actions arise
    from fear and respect for the Lord.

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Additional source:
 Catechism of the Catholic Church, Vatican:Libreria                        
              Editrice, 1994, Print.

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