The goal of every spirituality is to lead men to the communion of life with the Triune God through the Incarnate Son. Though the holy angels are not the central message of our faith, nevertheless, they are messengers of God and servants of Christ, "sent to aid those who are to gain salvation" (Heb 1:14). The angels are our constant companions through life "taking part in all our good works" (Thomas Aquinas) "leading [us] to life" (CCC 336). To benefit more effectively from their presence and help in our daily affairs we strive to do everything in communion with the angels, especially with our Guardian Angels, "whose constant care is directed towards [our] salvation and holiness" (Pope Pius XII).

Four Fundamental Directions

Cum Sanctis Angelis ~ In Communion with the Holy Angels

Just as the four points of a compass direct us towards our goal when traveling, in the same way in the spiritual life the four fundamental directions lead us towards heaven in the company of the holy angels.

The principle governing attributes of God are holiness, wisdom, justice and omnipotence (cf. Dionysius, Commentary on the Divine Names, Bk IV Ch. 12). Each one of us is called to participate in these divine attributes and to be transformed into the likeness of God. By living the four fundamental directions of adoration, contemplation, expiation and mission, we follow this call.

Adoration

We are called to correspond to God's holiness through adoration of God especially in the Most Blessed Sacrament in union with the holy angels who unceasingly sing about the throne of God, "Holy, holy, holy!" in profound adoration (cf. Rev. 4:8).

The Holiness of God and Adoration ~ March 2000

The Stream that Gives Joy to God's City ~ Fall 2004

Contemplation

We are called to participate in divine wisdom through the contemplation of His Word and salvific works in union with the holy angels who "continually behold the face of God in heaven" (Mt 18:10).

The Word and Wisdom of God and Meditation ~ June 2000

In Your Light We See Light ~ Advent 2004

Expiation

We are to satisfy God's justice through making expiation for our sins and the sins of the world by carrying our crosses in union with Christ and with the help of the holy angels.

God's Justice and Our Little Way of Expiation ~ April 2000

Draw Water with Joy from the Font of Salvation ~ Lent 2005

Mission

We are called to participate in God's omnipotence by persevering with fortitude in our God-given mission through His strength and the strength of the holy angels.