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Guardian Angel Prayer

1 min

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.

Amen.

Angele Dei, qui custos es mei,

me, tibi commissum pietate superna,

illumina, custodi, rege et guberna.

Amen.

About this prayer

A short prayer invoking your Guardian Angel's protection and guidance throughout the day. The Church teaches that each person is entrusted to a guardian angel from birth.

History

Devotion to guardian angels has roots in Scripture (Matthew 18:10, Psalm 91:11) and was affirmed by the early Church Fathers. St. Basil the Great (4th century) wrote that 'each of the faithful has an angel standing beside him as a tutor and pastor.' The feast of the Guardian Angels (October 2) was extended to the universal Church by Pope Clement X in 1670. The prayer itself dates to the medieval period and has been taught to Catholic children for centuries.

How to pray it

Pray this simple prayer in the morning, addressing your guardian angel directly. Some saints recommend also greeting your angel throughout the day and asking for help in specific situations.

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