Thinking of Orthodox Novels during Vespers

I am right now reading a fantastic novel by R. Leo Olson, called "Sojourning with Angels: The rise of Zazriel" It is a sometimes gritty novel that portrays the sinful life of a lapsed Orthodox Christian who is about to meet final judgment. The story is from the Guardian Angel's point of view. You can listen to an excellent review of this book on Ancient Faith Radio http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/speakingofbooks/sojourning_with_angels .

Well, in that book, there is a scene where all the guardian angels of those who have been sealed (by baptism, I suppose) are participating in Worship during a Vespers Service. That is what I thought about last night as we chanted the Psalms and sang the Hymns of the Church. It isn't just us "Image Bearers" (as people are called by Angels in the book~I bet you can guess Whose Image we bear) but also Angels join us. I like that idea.

Tammy sat down beside me right before Vespers started and we chatted about the weather. It has been a very hot summer and she helped out at St. Stephen's camp in upstate New York in the kitchen! Man, that must have been hot. After our short and pleasant conversation, she got up and joined the choir, ready to add her voice to the Angelic choir among us!

I had missed Vespers last week. (I was a little too exhausted from work) so it was great to be back again. Sadly, Jim Martin and Tiffany weren't able to be there. I look forward to worshiping all together again soon.

And it won't be just us, but Angels will join our praise!