SAINT GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL

O God,

who from among all your angels

chose the Archangel Gabriel

to announce the mystery of the Incarnation,

mercifully grant that we

who solemnly remember him on earth

may feel the benefit of his patronage in heaven,

who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

Amen.

Heaven's Messenger

A beautiful polychromed stone statue of the archangel Gabriel,

who is bringing news of the world's salvation to the Virgin Mary.

San Esteban, Salamanca, Spain.

source:  flicker - lawrence op