The Angels are pure spirits. Therefore, they do not have bodies. However, Sacred Scripture is very clear – Angels appeared to men in physical form right throughout the New and Old Testaments.

Would these kinds of apparitions come to an end when the Church began to grow and expand? Not at all, Dom Maréchaux tells us. And he proves this with countless examples of historically recorded instances of Angels appearing to the saints and servants of God down through the ages.

The learned Benedictine brings his readers on a tour of the history of the world and especially of the Church showing that in every age the Angels have condescended to appear to men in a form perceptible to their senses.

Protectors of the budding Church, consolers of the martyrs, guardians of the virgins, companions of the anchorites, custodians of the churches and protectors of the monasteries, readers will discover the fascinating history of how the Angels have visibly accompanied the saints and servants of God from Saint Peter to the children of Fatima and beyond.

Angels are pure spiritual beings created by God, endowed with intelligence and will, yet without physical bodies. Catholic tradition teaches that they serve as messengers, protectors, and ministers of divine providence, constantly directing creation toward God’s glory. As explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Angels are both contemplatives of God’s presence and active servants in human affairs. They guide individuals, guard souls, and assist the Church. From the Archangels to personal guardian Angels, their hidden presence reminds the faithful that God’s care extends beyond the visible world into the spiritual realm. Learn more about these holy messengers of God!