Northern light: America is touched by an angel.(actress Roma Downey)(Interview)(Cover Story) From: World of Hibernia | Date: June 22, 1997| Author: Leahy, Molly | COPYRIGHT 1997 The World of Hibernia, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Northern Ireland-born Roma Downey, who plays an angel on the hit TV show 'Touched by an Angel,' believes that the show is part of a movement that is sending positive energy to the world. She reveals that her Irish brogue has sometimes been a handicap, but it helped her to get the part.

"Her angel's face As the great eye of heaven shined bright And made a sunshine in the shady place."

--"The Angel's Song"

Angels have taken many forms throughout history, and c...

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