"Thus says the LORD, See, I am sending an angel before you, to guard you on the way and bring you to the place I have prepared. Be attentive to him and heed his voice...." Ex 23
Jesus reminds us, "see that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father." Mtt 18
Angels. These mysterious spiritual beings. They are part of God's creative love, visible and invisible.
This is what the church teaches about guardian angels.
"from its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life. Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God."
How is that for Amazing!
Note that JEsus points out that the angels in heaven always look upon the face of the heavenly Father.
think about that for a moment.
We have an angel that is in constant adoration for us. The angel's ability to guard and guide is rooted in adoration, prayer, looking upon the face of the uncreated one.
They already show us the key component in guidance for ourselves. If we are going to lead others, then we too must spend time in adoration, looking upon the face of the heavenly Father.
Going in to the church and spending quiet time before God in prayer, especially before the presence of Christ in the EUcharist.
Another thing to ponder. Every human life is surrounded by an angel. The next time you see someone on the street, or at work, or driving down the road, stop for a moment and think about the angel God has sent to watch over them.
How much does God care for us that he has sent this angelic creature to be there with us every step of the way! We are never alone.
"Angel of God my guardian dear, to whom's God love entrust you here; ever this day be at my side, to lead and guard and rule and guide." Amen.
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