For centuries, the Church has taught that the angels are not distant spirits but living companions in the divine plan--guardians, messengers, and worshipers before the throne of God. In this timeless classic, Henri-Marie Boudon (1624-1702), one of France's most revered spiritual writers, unveils the beauty and mystery of the Nine Choirs of Angels and calls every Christian to a deeper friendship with these heavenly beings.
Drawing from Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, and the writings of the saints, Boudon leads readers into a profound understanding of the angels' nature, their hierarchy, and their loving service to God and humanity. More than a theological treatise, this is a practical guide to living in the presence of Heaven--to honoring the angels, invoking their aid, and imitating their unceasing adoration of the Holy Trinity.
With luminous simplicity and burning devotion, Boudon reminds us that the angelic world surrounds us even now--guiding, protecting, and inte