October 2, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,

Angel of God, my guardian dear……

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Guardian Angel. We teach the children that we all have a Guardian Angel to protect and guide us. Over the past few years angels have gained great significance through the media. The word “angel” from Hebrew means “messenger”.  Hence, angels are messengers of God.

Yet, the message of the angel can only be known, if we are open to listening. To listen we must display a willingness to be prayerful and peaceful so that we can discern the voice of the Lord. We have many role models through whom we have learned how to listen to angels. Faith leaders, parents, teachers, and friends show us that with God, all things are possible.

Perhaps this week we can find some quiet time each day so that God’s messengers can bring us guidance and direction. You may even have time to pray the prayer you learned as a child.

Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God’s love entrusts me here,
ever this day be at my side,
                        to light and guard, to rule and guide
 Amen.