The Seven
Gifts of the Holy Spirit are the following:
- Wisdom
- Understanding
- Counsel
- Fortitude
- Knowledge
- Piety
- 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:
- 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.
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.
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.- 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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