Guardian Angels

Our psalmist puts this memorial into perspective for us when he writes, "The Lord has put angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways" (Ps. 91). How blessed we are knowing that we have an angel to watch over us in all things. I am sure many times a day we are reminded of our guardian angel when something that can cause us harm does not happen. That was very evident this morning as I was driving back from my mission parish, Sacred Heart in Greenleaf, Kansas. I was about ready to pass a grove of trees when all of a sudden a deer appeared out of nowhere but thankfully it bounded back into the trees and waited until I passed by to cross the road. Thank you God and Thank you to my Guardian Angel. As in the words of Saint Basil the Great, "Each and every member of the faithful has a Guardian Angel to protect, guard, and guide them through life" (Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy #216). We are a couple days removed from celebrating the Feast of the Archangels- Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, so today we celebrate the angels who watch over us and are with us each step of the way. As the Collect says, "O God, who in your unfathomable providence are pleased to send your holy Angels to guard us, hear our supplication as we cry to you, that we may always be defended by their protection and rejoice eternally in their company" (Magnificat, 45). A great prayer for us today and everyday as we walk our journey of life and faith knowing that God and our Guardian Angels are by our side each step of the way. Have a blessed day!!!