“Angels can recognize the nature of our unique essence on the basis of nothing more than a brief conversation with us. From hearing the tone of our voice angels sense what we love; and from hearing what we say, angels sense our level of understanding.” UnderstandingVoiceLevelsConversationUniqueAngelEssenceBasesHearingTone Author:Emanuel Swedenborg
“When a sunbeam falls on a transparent substance, the substance itself becomes brilliant, and radiates light from itself. So too Spirit bearing souls, illumined by Him, finally become spiritual themselves, and their grace is sent forth to others. From this comes knowledge of the future, understanding of mysteries, apprehension of hidden things, distribution of wonderful gifts, heavenly citizenship, a place in the choir of angels, endless joy in the presence of God, becoming like God, and, the highest of all desires, becoming God.” SoulLightSpiritualJoySpiritDesireFallUnderstandingGraceWonderfulMysteryBecomingHighestAngelBrilliantEndlessSubstanceHeavenlyCitizenshipDistributionTransparentApprehensionPresence Of GodChoirSunbeamsHidden ThingsBecoming God Author:Saint Basil
“For when God said, "Let there be light, and there was light," if we are justified in understanding in this light the creation of the angels, then certainly they were created partakers of the eternal light which is the unchangeable Wisdom of God, by which all things were made, and whom we call the only-begotten Son of God.” IfsMadeSaidLightUnderstandingCreationSonEternalAngelAll ThingsJustifiedUnchangeableEternal Light Book:The City of God Source: The City of God
“Understanding someone, and loving him despite that understanding, is a trait more often found in angels than in mankind.” FoundUnderstandingMankindAngelDespiteTraitsLoving HimUnderstanding Someone Author:Elizabeth Lowell
“If two angels were sent down from heaven -one to conduct an empire and the other to sweep the streets -they would feel no inclination to change employment because an angel would know that no matter what we are doing, it's an opportunity to bring joy, deepen our understanding and expand our life.” IfsKnowsFeelsTwoMatterJoyOpportunityHeavenUnderstandingOur LivesStreetsAngelNo Matter WhatEmploymentEmpiresInclination Author:Isaac Newton
“I love working with Angel Deradoorian, she's a joy to work with. She's fab at singing and she has a real... she has an understanding that's both intellectual and emotional about singing, that I think that very few people have.” PeopleThinkingRealJoyUnderstandingEmotionalIntellectualSingingAngel Author:Rostam Batmanglij
“My favorite track from the album Independent is Hold On. Everyone at some point fights battles or has struggles, and in moments of doubt or defeat, this is the song coming from a place of never giving up. It makes me think of the angel on the shoulder voicing understanding but guiding you in the right direction to take you out of that dark place.” ThinkingGivingMomentsSongFightingUnderstandingDarkStruggleDoubtBattleGiving UpAngelIndependentDefeatMy FavoriteTrackAlbumsShouldersNever Giving UpRight DirectionDark Places Author:Mya
“My life has been devoted to trying to bring a little more understanding to human sexuality - not just in society, but also inside myself. The struggle has been internal as well as external. One of the reasons that I have such tremendous satisfaction at this point in my life is because I know I've made a difference. I've made a difference in a way that really matters to me. I see a lot of terrible things going on in the world, but there are some good things going on too, and I feel I've been a part of that. I really do feel I have been on the side of the angels.” WorldTryingReasonUnderstandingStruggleTerribleAngelGood ThingsSexuality Author:Hugh Hefner
“Patience is a godly attribute that can heal souls, unlock treasures of knowledge and understanding, and transform ordinary men and women into saints and angels. Patience is truly a fruit of the Spirit. Patience means staying with something until the end. It means delaying immediate gratification for future blessings.” MenMeanSoulEndsSpiritUnderstandingBlessingOrdinaryMen And WomenAngelFruitSaintTreasureHealStayingAttributesGodlyGratificationOrdinary ManKnowledge And UnderstandingFruits Of The SpiritImmediate Gratification Author:Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“There is a trick to flying. The angels told me." He had smiled at my wide-eyed awe. "You need to forget everything you know as a human being. When you are human, you discover that there is great power in hating the earth. And it can almost make you fly. But it never will." I had frowned, not quite understanding him. "So, what's the trick?" "Love the sky.” KnowsNeedsHumansEarthHateUnderstandingHuman BeingsForgetSkyAngelWideFlyingTricksAweGreat PowerForget EverythingUnderstanding Him Book:Juliet: A Novel Source: Juliet: A Novel
“A person is disposed to an act of choice by an angel ... in two ways. Sometimes, a man's understanding is enlightened by an angel to know what is good, but it is not instructed as to the reason why ... But sometimes he is instructed by angelic illumination, both that this act is good and as to the reason why it is good.” KnowsMenWayPersonsTwoSometimesReasonChoicesUnderstandingAngelReason WhyEnlightenedTwo WaysIlluminationAngelicAngels On Earth Author:Thomas Aquinas
“Science is the language of the temporal world; love is that of the spiritual world. Man, indeed, describes more than he explains; while the angelic spirit sees and understands. Science saddens man; love enraptures the angel; science is still seeking; love has found.” MenWorldStillsSpiritualScienceSpiritFoundLanguageUnderstandingLove IsAngelAccountsSeekingAngelicWorld LoveSeeking Love Author:Honore de Balzac
“How can this come about?" Mary asked. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you," the angel answered, "and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow." And now you are the one who puts the question: "How can bread become Christ and wine His Blood?" I answer: "The power of the Holy Spirit will be at work to give us a marvel which surpasses understanding.” GivingSpiritUnderstandingChristAnswersBloodHolyAngelShadowWineBreadHoly SpiritOver YouMarySacraments Author:John of Damascus