Angels

This is a page dedicated to the grace and power of
angels. It is here to try to remind us to be more
aware of their presence in our life, and convey their
true purpose.
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The Angels are our dearest and best friends and are
most ready and able to help us in every difficulty and
danger. Fr. Paul O'Sullivan, O.P.



"'Angel' is the name of their office
not of their nature. If you seek the name
of their nature, it is 'spirit'; from what
they are, 'spirit' from what they do, 'angel'"
Quote: St. Augustine


With their whole beings the
angels are servants and
messengers of God. They are
"mighty ones who do his word."



The existance of the spiritual beings,
that Holy Scripture calls "angels" is a truth of the Christian Faith.

Angels are purely spiritual and possess both
intelligence and will. They are immortal creatures,
surpassing all humanity, and are full of glory and splendor.


The angelic world was created by God for Jesus Christ. When The Son of God returns to mankind again, he will be accompanied by his angels. The angels are ministering spirits, sent by God, to bring the message of Salvation to mankind.

Angels have been present since creation and throughout history, serving God and praising God. They announce to mankind the great events of Christianity. Angels surround us from our birth to our death, assisting us in mysterious and powerful ways, with their intercession and vigilance.

God wills the interdependence of his creatures. Everything that He created, in his Infinite Wisdom, is declared by him as good. The angels and man, as well as all of God's Creation should be in harmony.

But some of God's angels fell into the sin of envy, and by their own will turned away from serving Him. They are forever doomed to exist in darkness, and are known as demons.

But where sin is, the Grace of God is also . Sin is simply the rejection of God. Jesus Christ won the victory over sin, and has redeemed mankind.

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Psalm 102:20 Bless the Lord, all ye his angels: you that are mighty in strength and execute his word, hearkening to the voice of his orders. Prayer: Bless the Lord, O my soul: and let all that is within me bless his holy name. O God, Who in Thine unspeakable providence dost vouchsafe to send Thy holy Angels to keep watch over us, grant to us, Thy suppliants, that we may always be shielded by their protection and may rejoice in their fellowship forevermore. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen
Exod. 23:20-23 Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. 21 Beware of him, and obey his voice,"provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him. 22 But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. 23 For my Angel shall go before thee...

The Guardian Angels Our Heavenly Companions is a small booklet from Tan Publishers that describes the duty of our angels as follows:"the Guardian Angels' main interest is to keep us in the state of grace, help us avoid sin, and get us to Heaven."

"Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for them, who shall receive the inheritance of salvation?"
                              Hebrews 1:14

"And another angel came, and stood before the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer of the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar, which is before the throne of God. And the smoke of the incense of the prayers of the saints ascended up before God from the hand of the angel."
                              Apocaypse 8:3-4

"He hath given his angels charge over thee; to keep thee in all thy ways. In their hands they shall bear thee up: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."
                              Psalm 90:11-12

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What Your Guardian Angel Does For You
1. Protect us in danger.
2. Defend us against evil.
3. Inspire holy thoughts.
4. Give warnings and admonishments.
5. Pray for us and with us.
6. Help us at the hour of our death.
7. They give consolation to the Poor Souls.

What You Should Do For Your Angel
1. Be devoted to Your Angel, acknowledge him prayerfully.
2. And be respectful to the Guardian Angels of others.

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Prayers Dedicated To the Holy Angels


Litany of the Holy Guardian Angel(For private use only.)
For non-Catholics, let me explain a litany type prayer. To me, a litany prayer signifies a way of acknowledging and calling for, repeatedly, the attention and aid of the one to who you'd like to join you in praying. The one whose aid you are seeking in bringing your needs before God. True, we are heard when we pray alone, but we can ask the help of the angels and saints according to Scripture.But the litany is sort of like a "prayer bath" that repeats like a song almost. It may seem odd to someone who had never prayed in this form, but after taking it seriously, and letting yourself say it, flow with it, you'll feel as if you've really "said it all." There are many forms of praying, this is just one of them. It's not meant to be "a lot of words" like the Pharisee, it's more of a poem or a lyric form of prayer.

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ,have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world.
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Queen of the Angels,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my guardian,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my prince,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my monitor,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my counselor,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my defender,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my steward,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my friend,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my negotiator,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my intercessor,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my patron,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my director,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my ruler, pray for us.
Holy Angel, my protector,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my comfortor,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my brother,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my teacher,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my shepherd,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my witness,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my helper,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my watcher, pray for us.
Holy Angel, my conductor,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my preserver,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my instructor,pray for us.
Holy Angel, my enlightener,Pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Guardian Angel, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray

Almighty and everlasting God, Who in the counsel of Thine ineffable goodness hast appointed to all the Faithful, from their mother's womb, a special Angel Guardian of their body and soul, grant that I may so love and honor him whom Thou hast so mercifully given me that, protected by the bounty of Thy grace and by his assistance, I may merit to behold, with him and all the angelic hosts, the glory of Thy countenance in the heavenly kingdom, Thou Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen

Prayer to Saint Michael The Archangel

From the book: The Guardian Angels Our Heavenly Companions

Saint Michael, the Archangel, protect us in battle.
Be our defence against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray and do thou,
O prince of the heavenly hosts, by the Divine Power of God,
cast into hell Satan and all of the other evil spirits
who prowl about the Earth seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer to the Archangel Gabriel

Oh, Blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech you, to intercede for us in our necessities at the throne of Divine Mercy, that you who made known to Mary the Mystery of the Incarnation, through your prayers and intercession in heaven, may obtain for us the benefits of heaven that we may sing the praise of God forever in the land of the living. Amen.

Prayer to St. Raphael the Archangel

Glorious Archangel Rahpael, great Prince of the heavenly court, illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace, guide all who journey by land, sea and air, consoler of the afflicted and refuge of sinners: we beg you to assist us in all our needs and in the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias in his travels. We humbly pray that you will heal our infirmities of soul and body if it be for the greater glory of God. We especially ask that your angelic purity may help us to be temples of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Prayer to St.Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael

Most Holy Trinity, I thank Thee for having formed the hosts of Thy ministers in Heaven so marvelously, and for having adorned their leader so magnificently. Be Thou adored and loved in the beauty and grandeur of Thy ministers; be Thou praised in their jubilant songs of praise and thanksgiving, through all eternity. Amen.

O holy princes of Heaven, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, I praise you for the love with which the Most High has loved you and placed you so near to His own throne. Be mindful of our necessities, and at the head of the Holy Angels, do battle for the Church of God upon the earth, that Satan may be forced to yield ever more, and the Kingdom of light and grace, of virtue and the holy love of God, may flourish in splendor, and its beauty be acknowledged by all. Amen.

Our Guardian Angel

Hear us, Lord, Holy Father, Almighty and Eternal God, and graciously send Your Holy Angel from Heaven to watch over, to cherish, to protect, to abide with, and to defend all who dwell in this house. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Novena Prayer To Your Guardian Angel
(A novena is made by praying a prayer for 9 days in a row.)

O Holy Angel, whom God, by the effect of His goodness and His tender regard for my welfare, has charged with the care of my conduct, and who assists me in all wants and comforts me in all my afflictions, who supports me when I am discouraged and continually obtains for me new favors, I return thee profound thanks, and I earnestly beseech thee, O most amiable protector, to continue thy charitable care and defense of me against the malignant attacks of all my enemies. Keep me away from all occasions of sin. Obtain for me the grace of listening attentively to thy holy inspirations and of faithfully putting them into practice. In particular, I implore thee to obtain for me the favor which I ask for by this novena. (Here mention your petition) Protect me in all the temptations and trials of this life, but more especially at the hour of my death, and do not leave me until thou hast conducted me into the presence of my Creator in the mansions of everlasting happiness. Amen

Prayer To Our Guardian Angel
From the book: "The Guardian Angels Our Heavenly Companions"

O Holy Guardian Angel, my dear friend and solicitous guide on the dangerous way of life, to thee be heartfelt thanks for the numberless benefits which have been granted me through thy love and goodness and for the powerful help by which thou hast preserved me from so many dangers and temptations. I beg of thee, let me further experience thy love and thy care. Avert from me all danger, increase in me horror for sin and love for all that is good. Be a counselor and consoler to me in all the affairs of my life, and when my life draws to a close, conduct my soul through the valley of death into the kingdom of eternal peace, so that in eternity we may together praise God and rejoice in His glory. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O Angel of God, make me worthy of thy tender love, they celestial companionship and thy never-failing protection!

Prayer to Our Guardian Angel
by Saint Gertrude

O Mst Holy Angel of God, appointed by Him to be my guardian, I give the thanks for all the benefits which thou hast ever bestowed on me in body and in soul. I praise and glorify thee that thou dost condescend to assist me with such patient fidelity and to defend me against all the assaults of my enemies. Blessed be the hour in which thou wast assigned to me for my guardian, my defender and my patron. In acknowledgement of and in return for all thy loving ministries to me from my youth up, I offer the the infinitely precious and noble Heart of Jesus, and I firmly purpose to obey thee hence-forward and most faithfully to serve my God. Amen

The Angel's Prayer at Fatima

This type of prayer is a "reparation" or an apology to the Father.

My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You. I ask forgiveness for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You.

Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly, I offer You the Most Precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the Tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences by which He is offended, and by the infiite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg the conversion of poor sinners. Amen

Another form of Catholic prayer are short declarations called "ejaculations" or "arrow prayers" that are meant to be said aloud or silently at all times, to keep us focused on prayerful thoughts. A good time to use them are in moments of anger, danger, temptation, or even in moments of thanks. You may compose your own salutations.

Hail, glorious Angel, appointed by God to be my guardian!
Hail, holy Angel, my protector in all dangers!
Hail, holy Angel, my defense in all afflictions!
This litany & the arrow prayers are from "The Guardian Angels Our Heavenly Companions" booklet mentioned earlier. HOME
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