I am Gabriel, I stand in the presence of God . Like Mary, let us draw our joy and strength from this form of communion. Rejoice, the Lord is with you . Gabriel was God's herald, as well as God's hero. The message he brought was the Good News unique and supremely important, the news that God was becoming man, thus transforming our condition, and saving us.
Fear is to be banished.
Do not be afraid , Gabriel said on both occasions. If we are to be Brothers of St. Gabriel, we should be bringers of joy, teaching the young what gives meaning to life, giving hope to the poor, announcing by word and deed that all are God's beloved children. He explained to Daniel the meaning of his vision of a ram and a he-goat, and also of the prophecy concerning the seventy weeks. I have now come out to give you wisdom and understanding . He proved to be a wonderful teacher inviting us, as educators, to gain expertise and to be conscientious and patient.