Ave Maria Meditations
The Guardian Angels: O God, Who in Thine ineffable providence hast deigned to send Thy holy Angels to watch over us, grant to Thy suppliants always to find safety in their protection and in eternity to share their happiness.
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“… we must have a lively and profound devotion to our own Guardian Angel, and … we should often and trustfully repeat the dear prayer we were taught in the days of our childhood. May we never fail in this devotion to the angels! During our earthly pilgrimage we may often run the risk of having to face the natural elements in turmoil, or the wrath of men who may seek to do us harm. But our Guardian Angel is always present. Let us never forget him and always remember to pray to him” ( Blessed Pope John XXIII, 2 October 1959).
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‘He has given charge to his angels concerning thee, to watch over thee wherever thou goest’ (Ps 90). What reverence, love and confidence these words should inspire in you! Reverence for the presence of your angel, love for his goodness, confidence in his protection…. Whatever may be your dwelling place, whatever the corner to which you withdraw, have the greatest reverence for your angel. Would you dare to do in his presence what you would not do in my presence? Do you doubt his presence, because you do not see him? …. Let us cause the angels to exult with joy, by showing them that we are not only converted, but that we advance in virtue, practicing the virtues which are most dear to them: modest, chastity, poverty, the spirit of prayer, and above all charity in union and peace.” (Bernard of Clairvaux) The Guardian Angel
Aspiration: O my dear guardian angel, preserve me from the misfortune of ever offending God. Prayer to the Guardian Angel for a Happy Death: O my good Angel, given to me by God to be my guide and protector, come to my aid at my last hour; protect my soul from the attacks of Satan, and offer it to the Sovereign Judge in a pure and unsullied state; obtain from Him a favorable sentence, that with you I may praise, love and contemplate God forever and ever. Amen. O Holy Angel, attendant of my wretched soul and of mine afflicted life, forsake me not, a sinner, neither depart from me for mine inconstancy. Give no place to the evil demon to subdue me with the oppression of this mortal body; but take me by my wretched and outstretched hand, and lead me in the way of salvation. Yea, O holy Angel of God, the guardian and protector of my hapless soul and body, forgive me all things whatsoever wherewith I have troubled thee, all the days of my life, and if I have sinned in anything this day. Shelter me in this present night, and keep me from every affront of the enemy, lest I anger God by any sin; and intercede with the Lord in my behalf, that He might strengthen me in the fear of Him, and make me a worthy servant of His goodness. Amen. God, who ordainest the services of angels and men in a wonderful order, be pleased to grant that our life on earth may be guarded by those who stand always ready to serve thee in heaven. Through our Lord.
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HAPPY FEAST DAY, FATHER ANGELO!!!!! 🙂
May the Holy Virgin protect you always!
To Jesus Through Mary ~ St Louis de Montfort