Daniel 10:12 (WEB)
Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come for your words’ sake.
Catechism · 1
“As purely spiritual creatures angels have intelligence and will: they are personal and immortal creatures, surpassing in perfection all visible creatures, as the splendour of their glory bears witness.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Pius XII, Humani generis: DS 3891; Lk 20:36; Dan 10:9- 12.
Fathers and councils · 3
Cyril of Jerusalem
“And the Angel cometh unto him, saying, Fear not, Daniel, stand upright: be of good courage, thy words are heard.” — editor's note: Dan. x. 12.
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John Cassian
- John Cassian, Conferences I–X VIII.13Conference VIII
“But I am come to teach thee what things shall befall thy people in the latter days.”” — editor's note: Dan. x. 12–14.
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Tertullian
“…since, from the first day on which thou gavest thy soul to recogitation and to humiliation before God, thy word hath been heard, and I am entered at thy word.”” — editor's note: See Dan. x. 1–3, 5, 12.
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Cross-references · 2
Cited together in Conferences I–X VIII.13.
Cited together in Catechism §330.