MEMORIAL OF THE GUARDIAN ANGELS

 

October 2 is the day in the liturgical calendar set aside especially for the Memorial of the Guardian Angels. It is a great time to read the Church's teachings on angels and to offer prayers to your personal guardian angel. Below you will find information, prayers, and activities for this special feast day.

 

 

Guardian Angels Information and Catechesis

 

Feast of the Guardian Angels from New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia

Memorial of the Guardian Angles from Catholic Culture

Information on Angels from the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Feast of the Guardian Angels from EWTN

Our Guardian Angels by Fr. Joseph Ventura, C.P.

Catechesis on the Holy Angels by Pope John Paul II, given at 6 General Audiences from 9 July to 20 August 1986.

Sermon on the Holy Guardian Angels by St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Meditation for the Feast of the Guardian Angels by Pope John XXIII

Guardian Angels by The Sisters of Saint Dominic

Role of Guardian Angels in our Lives

Church's Teachings on Guardian Angels

Pascal P. Parente's Chapters on the Angels

The Church and the Holy Angels

Guardian Angels Memorial from Women for Faith and Family

Angels and the Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist

The section on angels in the Directory on Popular Piety and Liturgy

Angels and the Magisterium

Angels in Sacred Scripture

Angels in the Fathers of the Church

Treatise on the Angels from St. Thomas Aquinas

Do We Still Believe in Angels?

 

 

Angel Activities

 

Angel Coloring Pages

Angel Activities and Coloring Pages

Angel Garland Craft

Angel Costume

Clothespin Angel

Angel Food Cake Recipe

Classic Angel Food Cake Recipe

Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

 

 

Prayers to the Angels of God

 

Angel of God 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.


Guardian Angel Prayer (Old)

O Holy Angel, attendant of my wretched soul and of mine afflicted life, forsake me not, a sinner, neither depart from me for mine inconstancy. Give no place to the evil demon to subdue me with the oppression of this mortal body; but take me by my wretched and outstretched hand, and lead me in the way of salvation. Yea, O holy Angel of God, the guardian and protector of my hapless soul and body, forgive me all things whatsoever wherewith I have troubled thee, all the days of my life, and if I have sinned in anything this day. Shelter me in this present night, and keep me from every affront of the enemy, lest I anger God by any sin; and intercede with the Lord in my behalf, that He might strengthen me in the fear of Him, and make me a worthy servant of His goodness. Amen.


Prayer to One's Guardian Angel

Dear Angel, in his goodness God gave you to me to guide, protect and enlighten me, and to being me back to the right way when I go astray. Encourage me when I am disheartened, and instruct me when I err in my judgment. Help me to become more Christlike, and so some day to be accepted into the company of Angels and Saints in heaven. Amen.


A Mother's Prayer to the Guardian Angels of her children

I humbly salute you, O you faithful, heavenly Friends of my children! I give you heartfelt thanks for all the love and goodness you show them. At some future day I shall, with thanks more worthy than I can now give, repay your care for them, and before the whole heavenly court acknowledge their indebtedness to your guidance and protection. Continue to watch over them. Provide for all their needs of body and soul. Pray, likewise, for me, for my husband, and my whole family, that we may all one day rejoice in your blessed company. Amen


Prayer to child's Guardian Angel

O Angels of God, from Heaven so bright, watching beside my children to lead them aright; Fold your wings around them, and guard them with love; Softly sing songs to them of Heaven above. Amen.


Prayer to Our Holy Guardian Angels

Heavenly Father, Your infinite love for us has chosen a blessed angel in heaven and appointed him our guide during this earthly pilgrimage. Accept our thanks for so great a blessing. Grant that we may experience the assistance of our holy protector in all our necessities. And you, holy, loving angel and guide, watch over us with all the tenderness of your angelic heart. Keep us always on the way that leads to heaven, and cease not to pray for us until we have attained our final destiny, eternal salvation. Then we shall love you for all eternity. We shall praise and glorify you unceasingly for all the good you have done for us while here on earth. Especially be a faithful and watchful protector of our children. Take our place, and supply what may be wanting to us through human frailty, short-sightedness, or sinful neglect. Lighten, O you perfect servants of God, our heavy task. Guide our children, that they may become like unto Jesus, may imitate Him faithfully, and persevere till they attain eternal life. Amen.


Another Prayer to the Guardian Angels

My good Angel, Thou comest from heaven; God has sent thee to take care of me. Oh, shelter me under thy wings. Lighten my path, direct my steps. Do not leave me, stay quite near me and defend me against the spirit of evil. But above all come to my help in the last struggle of my life. Deliver my soul so that with thee it may praise, love and contemplate the goodness of God forever and ever. Amen.


Prayer to the Guardian Angel of a Husband or Father

Angel sent by God to guide him, Be his light and walk beside him, Be his guardian and protect him, On the paths of life direct him. Amen.


Table Blessing for the Feast of the Guardian Angels

Reading: They come, God's messengers of love, they come from realms of peace above, from homes of never-fading light, from blessful mansions ever bright. Lord, to us the zeal of angels give, with love to serve you while we live; To us an angel-guard supply, when on the bed of death we lie. (Robert Campbell)

Responsory Verse: God gave his angels charge over us,

Response: to protect us in all our ways.

The Lord's Prayer

Blessing: Almighty God, our creator, we unite with the choir of angels to sing your praises daily. And today, we give you thanks for giving the angels to us, as messengers of your mysteries and as protectors of our bodies and souls. Grant us to share this meal in peace, joy, and thanksgiving, being always mindful of the unfailing protection of our guardian angels. We ask you this, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.


Litany of the Holy Guardian Angel


 

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