Can you finish the prayer? Or have you not recited it since you were a little kid. After all, only children have a guardian angel, right? Wrong! We all have a guardian angel given us at birth, who does not leave our side until we meet Christ face-to-face. Yet, how many of us haven’t spoken to this protector of ours for years? Imagine, God offers you a heavenly intercessor, a heavenly bodyguard, if you will, for your entire time here on earth. Would you take it? of course! Would you neglect him? Of course! Oh, wait. Thats not good. But aren’t you doing so?
Guardian angels are not a silly invention created for children to feel more secure. Nor are they an invention of medieval times. (You know, those people were certainly creative, if you believe the modern theologians who like to accredit things they disregard to ‘a creation of medieval times). Many of our contemporary popes have accredited their own guardian angels with so many of their earthly successes. Pius XI, John XXIII, and John Paul I have all addressed their flock, reminding them of the powerful intercessors we have, imploring us to keep them close in our minds and hearts. We should cherish such a wonderful gift!
Padre Pio was infamous for his conversations with his own guardian angel. He loved to send him on missions to he guardian angels of others (much like John XXIII). I absolutely love this idea, and do it often, especially for those who do not know Christ.
So please, let us be ever-thankful for such a wonderful gift. And let us show this gratitude, for we are never alone in this battle for our souls and those of others.
What I wish every Catholic knew: That guardian angels are real. Given to us at birth, they never leave our side.
What I wish every Catholic would do: Pray to/with your guardian angel. Speak to him every day. His entire mission is to help and protect you!
(And in case you couldn’t finish it: … To whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day, be at my side. To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. )