The Holy Guardian Angels (2 October) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger

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Discover the mission, protection and unceasing charity of the Holy Guardian Angels in this October 2 reading from *The Liturgical Year* of Dom Prosper Guéranger. Catholic theology teaches that every human being—just or sinful, baptized or unbaptized—is placed under angelic guardianship. From the first day of our earthly life until its end, our Guardian Angel protects us from danger, strengthens us against demonic attacks, inspires holy thoughts, warns us against sin, prays for us and presents our prayers before God. This reading explains the history of the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels and considers the divinely ordered responsibilities of the nine choirs. Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones surround God’s throne; Dominations, Virtues and Powers serve His government of creation; Principalities and Archangels oversee nations and communities; and Angels are especially entrusted with guarding individual souls. Drawing upon Scripture, Origen, St. Jerome, St. Ambrose and St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Dom Guéranger reminds us that we are never truly alone. Whether surrounded by an indifferent crowd, confronted by enemies or burdened by solitude, a faithful heavenly companion remains beside us. Our Guardian Angel never sleeps, cannot be deceived and does not abandon us because of our weakness. We should therefore honor him, thank him, seek his assistance and strive to unite our earthly worship with the praise offered continually by the angels in Heaven. Holy Guardian Angels, protect us, guide us and lead us safely to our heavenly homeland! 0:00 Introduction 0:19 History of the Feast of the Guardian Angels 0:35 Pope Paul V and Pope Clement X 0:58 The scriptural foundation of angelic guardianship 1:13 Every human being receives angelic protection 1:30 The duties of a Guardian Angel 1:46 One angel’s particular care for one soul 2:02 Accompanying the soul after death 2:20 Guardian Angels and the nine choirs 2:27 Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones 2:34 Dominations, Virtues and Powers 2:49 Principalities, Archangels and Angels 3:20 Angels as ministering spirits 3:42 Superior angels assigned to special missions 4:15 Heavenly assistance in spiritual combat 4:48 Origen on the mystery of angelic guardianship 5:02 Angels and the created world 5:25 St. Jerome on angels and creation 6:28 “Everything is full of angels” 6:37 More are with us than against us 6:53 Your specially appointed Guardian Angel 7:02 Your Guardian Angel never sleeps 7:26 St. Bernard’s counsel: respect and love your angel 7:50 “He hath given His angels charge over thee” 8:14 Angels carry us through overwhelming trials 8:36 St. Bernard on the angel’s heavenly mission 9:17 The Guardian Angel presents our desires to God 9:41 The angel as confidant between Christ and the soul 10:03 Thanksgiving to the Holy Angels 10:22 You are never alone 10:54 Living the heavenly life amid the world 11:24 Preparing for eternity with the angels #GuardianAngels #HolyGuardianAngels #CatholicAngels #NineChoirsOfAngels #CatholicFaith #DomProsperGueranger #TheLiturgicalYear #October2 #TraditionalCatholic #SensusFidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/october/october-2-the-holy-guardian-angels-dom-prosper-gueranger/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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• Holiness
• Spiritual Warfare