Guardian angels

At our Baptism, when we are received into the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, He provides each of us with a Guardian Angel.

This Angel remains with us throughout our lives, watching over us, in the same way that we each benefit from the prayers and protection of our Patron Saint, after whom we are named at our Baptism.

Prayer to one’s Guardian Angel

Holy angel,

attendant of my wretched soul and my afflicted life,

do not desert me a sinner,

nor depart from me because of my weakness.

Give no place to the evil demon

to rule me by dominating this mortal body.

Take my wretch and feeble hand

and lead me in the way of salvation.

Yes, holy Angel of God,

guardian and protector of my wretched soul and body,

forgive me for every grief I have caused you all the days of my life,

and if I have sinned in anything this day.

Protect me during the present night

and preserve me from every attack of the enemy,

so that I may not anger God through any sin.

And intercede for me to the Lord

so that He may strengthen me in His fear,

and make me a worthy servant of His goodness.

Amen.

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