A heavenly spirit assigned by God to watch over each of us during our lives, this is what the Church teaches us about the Guardian Angels. This doctrine is a part of the Church's tradition.
God has charged His angels with the ministry of watching and safeguarding His creations on earth. To these angels we've given the name Holy Guardian Angels. The role of the guardian angel is both to guide us to good thoughts, works and words, and to preserve us from evil.
As our protectors, and gifts from God, the Guardian Angels deserve not only our respect and love, but also our prayers in times of need. They are watching over us, there to protect us from danger of sin and guide us in what is Good.
"No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction come near your tent, for to His Angels God has given command about you, that they guard you in all your ways. Upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone."
It may be a prayer we learned as a child, short, simple, sweet, but it is a prayer I hope you continue to pray daily...or I encourage you to start now.
Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom God's Love commits thee here. Ever this day (night) be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. From stain of sin, O keep me free. At death's dread hour my helper be.
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