Our Lady of Guadalupe

Date: October, 2

The Church celebrates in some way every aspect of the Divine Work – of creation, redemption, sanctification, and glorification. One aspect is the existence of spiritual, non-corporeal beings whom we call “angels”; a truth of faith.

Guardian angels are the special angels assigned to humans, helping us throughout our lives from birth until death. All angels are in the presence of the Beatific Vision, worshipping God. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said,

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10)

The angels help us in many ways, such as often protecting us from physical danger. More importantly, however, angels can help us in regard to sin.

St. John Bosco said, “When tempted, invoke your angel. He is more eager to help you than you are to be helped! Ignore the devil and do not be afraid of him: he trembles and flees at the sight of your guardian angel.”

Also, angels help us at the end of our lives. St. Alphonsus Liguori said, “The powers of hell will assail the dying Christian, but his guardian angel will come to console him. His patrons, and St. Michael, who has been appointed by God to defend his faithful servants in their last combat with the devils, will come to his aid.”

PRAYER: 

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here; ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. Angels of God, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.