They assist us to dislodge Satan from his stronghold in the world. We must not confuse the works of the angels with the role of the Holy Spirit. T he role of the angels and the role of the Holy Spirit are very different, even though they are companion roles in our lives by assisting us to build the Church and in establishing the Kingdom of God where we live. The difference lies in that, the role of the angels is to administer material affairs. The role of the Holy Spirit is to reveal the mind of God and to make Jesus known.
Angels are also territorial spirits and are assigned to particular earthly territories.
Angels were thought of as being in charge of whole communities and individuals alike. Only God is home for the love of the angels, just as He is for us. I t was love's flame that warmed the heart of a young virgin when the Archangel Gabrielle came to announce the good news that a saviour was to be born. Every major proclamation of God was announced by Gabrielle and, considering that Mary would have been well acquainted with the angelic tradition of her faith, such as we have looked at here. It's not so surprising that she was a little afraid when she was confronted with such a being as Gabrielle, although her fear was that of respect rather than that born of a lack of faith.