Devotions, Explained! The Guardian Angel Prayer
The Guardian Angel Prayer, Explained!
The Guardian Angel Prayer, also known as the Angel of God Prayer, invokes the protection of one’s guardian angel. Often one of the first prayers taught to children, it consists of two rhyming couplets: “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.”
The exact authorship of this prayer is unknown. Scholars previously attributed it to St. Anselm of Canterbury, though many now believe a version composed by Reginald of Canterbury in his “Life of Malchus” serves as the prayer’s inspiration.
Guardian Angels are referred to in Scripture in the Book of Daniel (Dan. 12:1), the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18:10) and the Psalms (91:10-13). “From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession,” says the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 336).
PRAYER – FOR EVERYDAY AND EVERYBODY
Prayer for Autumn
Dear God,
As the weather changes, the birds migrate, and autumn’s flowers, colors, and clouds make their entrance,
we thank You for the gift of this beautiful season!
Help us use this season to draw closer to each other and to You. Amen.
WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS PARISH
Our Mission Statement:
We, the North American Martyrs Parish, a strong community of faith, Nourished by the Holy Eucharist, Guided by the Holy Spirit and Trusting in the grace of God, Dedicate ourselves to live God’s Word and Let the light of Christ shine through our Community. We strive to provide sound religious formation for people of all ages; To care for the spiritual, social well-being of one another With particular attention to the stranger and the poor in our midst.
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