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.