10/2/2013 (Wednesday) - The Guardian Angels (Richard J. Beyer) With reference to angels, the Blessed Mother once said: Today I rejoice with all my angels! The first part of my plan has been realized. The Book of Exodus refers to angels as guardians: (Exodus 23:20-21) "I am going to send an angel in front of you, to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared. Be attentive to him and listen to his voice." Reflection: The "Queen of Peace" refers to angels a great deal...and is even more often seen with them by the visionaries. They are always with her on Christmas, Easter, and other feast days. That we each have a guardian angel has been a belief of the Church for centuries, going back as far as the Old Testament, as our readings today indicate. St. Bernard, the great Scholar and Doctor of the Church, said the following of them: "The angels are here; they are at your side, they are with you, present on your behalf. They are here to protect you and to serve you." Application: Today, let us honor our guardian angels on their feast with the following prayer: O most faithful companion, appointed by God to be my guardian, and who never leaves my side, how shall I thank you for your faithfulness and love and for the benefits which you have obtained for me! You watch over me when I sleep; you comfort me when I am sad; and you avert the dangers that threaten me and warn me of those to come; you withdraw me from sin and inspire me to good; you exhort me to penance when I fall and reconcile me to God. I beg you not to leave me. Comfort me in adversity, restrain me in prosperity, defend me in danger, and assist me in temptations. Offer up in the sight of the Divine Majesty ... Offer up in the sight of the Divine Majesty my prayers and petitions, and all my works of piety, and help me to persevere in Grace until I come to everlasting life. Amen.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 19:39:20 +0000
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