Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels | Faith, Consolation & Martyrdom Reflections

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What is the greatest prayer we can offer to our guardian angel? Beyond asking for help finding lost keys or protection from physical danger, we should ask for the courage to stand faithfully with Jesus Christ when our faith is tested. This sermon for the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels explains how we can recognize the work of angels through its effects. Although we ordinarily cannot see or converse with them directly, we can petition them and recognize their “fingerprints” in answered prayers, strengthened faith, and heavenly assistance during trials. Our guardian angels behold the mysteries of the Catholic faith with unveiled vision. At Mass, while we see the altar, candles, priest, and sacred vessels, the angels behold the glorious reality described in Revelation: the Lamb who was slain, surrounded by the saints and the heavenly host. We can ask them to help us perceive these mysteries more clearly through the eyes of faith. God promises that we will never be tested beyond what we can bear—but that strength includes all the supernatural assistance He makes available. When we reach our natural breaking point, Heaven has not abandoned us. Reflecting upon Christians persecuted for their faith, the sermon proposes a courageous prayer: “My guardian angel, prompt me. Move me. Make me stand up.” The greatest victory is not necessarily escaping suffering, but remaining faithful to Christ even unto death and receiving the martyr’s crown. Holy Guardian Angels, strengthen us in every trial and lead us into eternal glory. 00:00 The consoling Feast of the Guardian Angels 00:12 Knowing angels through their effects 00:21 Why we cannot ordinarily see them 00:29 Petitioning our heavenly companions 00:37 Recognizing their fingerprints 00:45 Asking for ordinary assistance 00:53 Lost keys and physical protection 01:09 Angels strengthening our faith 01:24 What angels see clearly 01:32 Your guardian angel beside you at Mass 01:39 The visible signs of the liturgy 01:46 The heavenly reality of Holy Mass 02:01 A prayer for deeper faith 02:26 God’s protection during trials 02:33 Trials beyond our natural strength 02:46 Reaching the breaking point 03:03 The supernatural help God provides 03:20 The heavenly host at our hour of need 03:35 Reflections following a tragic shooting 03:50 Christians targeted for their faith 04:05 The growing ranks of martyrs 04:22 Did their guardian angels hear them? 04:29 Psalms of protection during persecution 04:44 Christ’s Passion and apparent defeat 04:53 What is the greatest prayer? 05:08 “Christians, stand up” 05:14 “My angel, make me stand up” 05:21 The greatest assistance an angel can give 05:29 Clinging to God through every trial 05:46 Winning the martyr’s crown 05:54 Seeing Heaven with unveiled face 06:10 The martyrs of Revelation 06:19 Precious in God’s sight 06:26 Asking the martyrs’ intercession 06:41 Holding fast in our greatest trial 06:48 Final blessing For more please visit http://www.stacharlotte.com/podcast & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #GuardianAngels #HolyGuardianAngels #CatholicFaith #CatholicSermon #ChristianMartyrs #CatholicMartyrs #SpiritualWarfare #HolyMass #Courage #PersecutedChristians #BookOfRevelation #TrustInGod #TraditionalCatholic #SensusFidelium

Topics

• Faith
• Suffering & Trials
• Holiness
• Spiritual Warfare