22/07/2023
A SUPER SUPERHERO
“The Archangel Michael is a super superhero. He is a being of light that has existed since time began. When the battle becomes hard, he can count on an entire army of angels at his command. The Archangel Michael is bold and tough. He is one of few words, and it’s better not to make him angry!”
“You must know that a long time ago, lost in the mists of time, God created entire legions of angels. The angels populated the Sky, living in happiness and harmony. Lucifer was the brightest of all angels. He exceeded all other angels in beauty and grace. The Archangel Michael and Lucifer were the two most powerful angels of them all.”
“But Lucifer became haughty and arrogant. He started to think he was holier than others, stronger than others, and important like no other. ‘I don’t understand why God should be the most important here, in Heaven. Why shouldn’t it be me? I have all the qualities of the world, including superpowers. And, last but not least, I am very handsome, too! So I should be the one in charge here in Heaven. I deserve it more than anyone else!”
“How arrogant, vain, and full of himself was this Lucifer? Who did he think he was?” cried Emily. “And then? What happened? What did he do? I guess he looked for trouble and trouble found him. It’s always like this with those who think they are a power unto themselves. They puff up with pride and vanity like over-inflated balloons. They become bigger and bigger, and then…Booommm!, they explode.”
“You’re right, Emily. Lucifer got into a real pickle,” said Seraphiel. “Lucifer, after having thought he was equal to God or even better than God, started to spread his poisoned words of arrogance throughout Paradise. His purpose was to convince other angels of his superiority and join him in his battle against the Boss. Lucifer could be compelling and cunning in his arguments. He succeeded in awakening pride and envy in many angels. In a short time, he gathered many rebellious angels and formed an army...”
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From “Emily and Seraphiel”, our new inspirational book about Angels for children.
