By M.C. Holbrook, Catholic Exchange - Our cultural idea of angels is one of sweet, gentle winged spirits, floating on clouds, occasionally shooting down to earth to whisper suggestions in our ears, warning us of dangers, or steering us away from poor choices. But the reality is, our understanding of angels is rather limited... Biblically, their resemblance is closer to that of fierce warrior—soldiers defending the kingdom. We know the names of just three such angels: Michael, the guardian and protector of the Church; Gabriel, the messenger; and Raphael, healer and companion to travelers.