Daniel 10:9 (WEB)
Yet I heard the voice of his words. When I heard the voice of his words, then I fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face toward the ground.
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 · 1
“And why dost thou wonder that Ezekiel fell down on seeing the likeness of the glory? when Daniel at the sight of Gabriel, though but a servant of God, straightway shuddered and fell on his face, and, prophet as he was, dared not answer him, until the Angel transformed himself into the likeness of a son of man.” — editor's note: Dan. x. 9, 16, 18.
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Cross-references · 1
Cited together in Catechism §330.