Catholic Herald May 20 2011

[Hemjay]

Stuck on the last one again - any help gratefully accepted.
15D One in 2? With Leah's conversion later, it sends out a strong signal (7)
M?T?A?L
I think that the letters are right but I can't find any words that fit.

[Lie-in King]

Hi Hemjay - what was the answer for 2?

An anag of 'Leah' after 'mic' would give 'Michael' (?)

[Hemjay]

Hi Lie-in King - the answer to 2D was ANGELUS

[Lie-in King]

Is the Archangel Michael mentioned in the Angelus? (as "one in...")

Mic(rophone) (sends signal) + anag 'Leah' (?)

[Mamyalynne]

As far as I know, St Michael is not in the Angelus, am thinking is there some word play on Michael Angelo here.

[Lie-in King]

...Also 'Angelus' is Latin for 'Angel' -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel#Etymology

Sorry, I'm confusing myself, it's late & I've to be up at sparrow's f@rt...

[Lie-in King]

Oh hi mamya! Sorry, didn't refresh first...

Off to my den soon, purr purr!

[scotman]

Hemjay

What was the clue for 2?

[Hemjay]

Hi scotman - clue for 2D was: Prayer is seen as something divine by American. So ANGEL + US

[Mamyalynne]

So if Michael is correct, the 'T' is wrong? where does that come from.


Maj, meet you back at the den, Purrrrrrrrrrr

[bellabee]

one in 'angel us' -michael [why not?]

[Lie-in King]

Sorry Hemjay, I'll have to stick with 'Michael', though I can't parse the clue any better & I have got to get some kip!

Night all...

[Hemjay]

Hi, Lie-in King - sorry for delay (I went to bed) I've found an alternative for the 'T' word which begins with 'C' so MICHAEL will fit. I think your answer is correct. There are 2 angels called Michael apparently. Thanks to you (and everyone else) for the help.