Angels

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  Word of God  
 
God commands the angels to guard you
in all your ways.
Psalm 91:11
 


The angels are here, they are at your side;
they are with you, present on your behalf.

 
St. Bernard of Clarivaux, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Bless the Lord, O you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his word.
Psalm 103:20
 


The angels work together
for the benefit of us all.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
We are God’s children.
1 John 3:2
 


The angels are our guardians and trustees
appointed and set over us by the Father.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The angels of God...
Genesis 28:12
 


We have close to us an angelic spirit
who never leaves us for an instant
from the cradle to the grave,
who guides and protects us like a friend or a brother.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The angel of the Lord
surrounds those who fear him.
Psalm 34:7
 


An angel is put in charge of every believer,
provided we do not drive him out by sin.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Glorify God, all you angels.
Deuteronomy 32:43
 


May the angels
who serve God continually in heaven 
keep us safe from all harm on earth.

 
Roman Liturgy

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Praise God, all his angels.
Psalm 148:2
 


We should show our affection for the angels,
for one day they will be our co-heirs
just as here below they are our guardians and trustees
appointed and set over us by the Father.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I am sending an angel…
to guard you.
Exodus 23:20
 


We pray to the angels,
for they are given to us as guardians.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 

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