On September 30, 1860
Venerable John Henry Newman, C.O., preached a sermon, of which the following notes survive:

The Holy Angels

1. INTROD.—About guardian angel.

2. The different works of angels. The word [angelos] denotes work and service.

3. What orders of angels have to do with this universe? The lowest, i.e. the angels, are the ministers. Mundane or exterior, and heavenly or domestic works. Extraordinary missions—the cherubim of Eden [Gen. iii. 24]—the seraph [in] Isaias [vi. 6, purifying the prophet's lips with living coal from the altar]—Gabriel and Mary [the Annunciation]. One [angel] making charge over to another to execute.

4. First work—'rolling the heavens' [i.e. directing the movements of the heavenly bodies]—science need not [be supposed to have] superseded this—see my sermon, Parochial, etc., vol. ii. [The Powers of Nature. Feast of St. Michael, etc.]—John v. [Pool of Bethsaida].

5. Second work—guardians of nations, provinces, cities, bishopricks, churches. 'Let us depart hence.'

6. Of individuals. Every one from the time of the soul's creation to death. And every one. Judas, Antichrist.

7. St. Frances of Rome.

8. (1) Odiousness of the charge, e.g. St. Paul linked to a soldier; (2) condescension, etc.; (3) encouragement to us, and comfort.