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“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to
you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my
heavenly Father.” Matthew 18:10
The reality of angels is fascinating to most people, especially to
children. The Guardian Angels, in particular, are often pictured in
sacred art as walking hand-in-hand with children. And though this
is true, they also walk hand-in-hand with each one of us throughout
our lives. This is their sacred duty given to them by God. In
quoting Saint Basil, the Catechism of the Catholic Church
explains the existence of Guardian Angels by saying: “From its
beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful
care and intercession. ‘Beside each believer stands an angel as
protector and shepherd leading him to life’” (#336).
Imagine, in an earthly sense, that you had a personal bodyguard to
look after you day and night throughout your life. Perhaps this
evokes two different sentiments. First, it would most certainly
comfort you when there is imminent danger around. You would know
you are not alone and that you would be kept safe from physical
harm. Another sentiment it may invoke is that of a loss of personal
privacy. If someone were watching over you, day and night, you
would always be aware of their watchful eye. Everything you said
and did would be noticed. For some, this may not always be welcome.
Why? Because this means they see all you do, including your sin.
Fear of judgment, the loss of personal privacy and the like may be
difficult to accept.
But now imagine that this “bodyguard” is one who offers no
judgment, acts with perfect love for you, keeps confidentiality
with perfection and cares only for your well-being. Though it may
be hard to imagine that such a person could exist, that person does
exist in the person of your guardian angel.
Your guardian angel is real, has a keen and powerful intellect, has
a will perfectly united with the will of God, and was created for
the single purpose of protecting you and leading you into the
fulfillment of God’s will. When you sin and stray, your guardian
angel’s only concern is to guide you back to God. When you are
fearful or in trouble, your guardian angel’s only care is to
protect you and fill you with God’s peace and courage. And though
God could have provided you with all of these graces directly,
without the mediation of an angel, He chose to do so through the
mediation of your personal guardian angel. Only in Heaven will we
fully understand the profound depth of love, protection, and care
given to us by these angelic beings.
Reflect, today, upon the intimate knowledge that your guardian
angel has of you. As you ponder this reality, rejoice that someone
knows you so well and loves you with a perfect love. This angel of
yours not only loves you perfectly but also has been entrusted with
great power from God to protect you and shepherd you to the
fulfillment of your life mission. Prayerfully acknowledge the great
gift that your guardian angel is to you and entrust yourself more
fully to this angelic mediation.
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. Guardian angel, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in
You.
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