This morning I learned that today is the day that the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Who knew? I love learning. So I share a couple resources related to this idea, and give thanks to all the current, former and future angels in my life who God has sent my way. Throughout their lives, and even from the eternal life that awaits me, I continue to feel their love and am grateful. Blessings on your week ahead!
God shows God’s love for us by taking care of us as we make our way here below. In addition to all that we receive through the ministry of the Church, we enjoy the help of the saints, those holy people who have preceded us, in heaven. Still more, God also gives each person one of God’s holy angels to be a spiritual companion and guide. This angel is charged by God to keep us safe from harm and give us help and encouragement… We call upon our guardian angels with devotion and gratitude so that one day we may look upon the face of God in heaven with them.
-from Magnificat magazine, October 2024
Where do we really stand? The Gospel on this feast of the Guardian Angels sets the bar for true greatness. Accept the vulnerability of [dependence upon] God, as a child depends on its parents, and embrace the obligation to take care of one another, especially children.
-from Peter Dwyer, Give Us This Day, October 2, 2024
Keeping the Faith 