Guardian Angels are servants and messengers from God. "Angel" in Greek means messenger. In unseen ways, the angels help us on our earthly pilgrimage by assisting us in work and study, helping us in temptation and protecting us from physical danger.
"See, I am sending an angel before you, to guard you on the way and bring you to the place I have prepared." Exodus 23:20
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that "the existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls 'angels' is a truth of faith (328)."
There have been many times in my life when I have felt the presence of my guardian angel's protection, as well as the presence of the guardian angels of my loved ones. This prayer ministry began through prayers for a precious little baby, Lily Grace. When she needed heart surgery as an infant, I sensed Our Blessed Mother's presence, that she was standing over her in the operating room, surrounded by angels. It brought me great comfort knowing her guardian angel and Mother Mary had Lily Grace under her loving protection.
Recently, I had the great blessing to venerate the heart of Saint Padre Pio. A few days before, I asked my guardian angel to bring my intentions to Padre Pio's guardian angel. Padre Pio had a great devotion to his guardian angel and so do I. When I venerated Padre Pio's heart, it was truly an encounter with the Living God. Words cannot describe the emotions I felt, being so close to the heart of this powerful saint. Our pastor, Fr. Wayne, had the great honor of holding the reliquary containing the heart. I kissed it and touched my rosaries and prayer cards to his heart. I brought all the intentions of the John 10:10 Prayer Ministry and the Kiss of Mercy Apostolate from my heart to Saint Padre Pio's heart to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Ever since this blessed encounter, I have felt the presence of Padre Pio in my heart.
Guardian Angels, protect all the little ones and all those for whom we pray.
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