God's angel is always by your side,
guarding your body and soul.

 
St. Claude de la Colombiere, 17th century

As Christ was pleased to be comforted by an angel,
so it was necessary that the Virgin
should be encouraged by one.

 
St. Peter Chrysologus, 5th century

The angels preside over the prayers of the faithful.
They offer to God the prayers of those who have been saved.

 
St. Hiliary of Poitiers, 4th century

The vision of the angels works softy and peaceably,
awakening joy and exultation.

 
St. Athanasius, 4th century

The angels are here to protect and serve you.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

It is characteristic of God and his angels
that in their activity they give true joy and spiritual exultation,
while removing the sadness and affliction
that the enemy excites.

 
St. Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century Sp. Exercises

We cannot pass our guardian angel's bounds,
resigned or sullen, he will hear our sighs.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

Our human weakness is protected by the assistance of angels;
in all our perils, provided faith remains always with us,
we are defended by their aid.

 
St. Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century