The Angels are the lowest of the Heavenly
Choirs. They are an innumerable host, each perfectly
satisfied, none wishing for a moment to be
higher in Heaven than he is, but finding happiness
without alloy in his knowledge that God's will
has ever been done, and will ever be done, in all
that regards him. This it is at which we must aim.
This is the secret of true contentment and solid
peace. This will make our life on earth a foretaste
of Heaven.
Each of the Angels has his own office and his
own work. Some have to chant the praise of God;
others to adore the Blessed Sacrament on earth;
others to act as escort to Our Lady; others to tend
the servants of God. Sometimes God employs them
in one way, sometimes in another. They are equally
willing for every occupation. All that they desire
is simply to know the will of God and to do it.
Is this my frame of mind in all that God arranges
for me, either directly or through the hands of superiors?
The Angels obey those who are above them,
not for their own sakes, but simply out of love for
God. They see God in all who have a right to command
them. They look directly to Him. Hence it
matters not who commands them. This, too, should
be my spirit. If I see God in my Superiors, I shall
always obey with loyal readiness, quite irrespective
of the individual through whom God speaks.