Votive Mass in Honor of the Guardian Angels

(October 2, from the Roman Missal and Lectionary)

Bless the LORD, all you angels of the LORD. Sing his glory and praise for ever. (Dan 3:58)

Opening Prayer

GOD our FATHER, in Your loving providence You send Your holy angels to watch over us. Hear our prayers, defend us always by their protection and let us share Your life with them for ever. We ask this through our LORD JESUS CHRIST, Your SON, who lives and reigns with You and the HOLY SPIRIT, one GOD, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Reading (Ex 23: 20-23)

A reading from the Book of Exodus.

Thus says the Lord: "See, I am sending an angel before you, to guard you on the way and bring you to the place I have prepared. Be attentive to him and heed his voice. Do not rebel against him, for he will not forgive your sin, for My name is in him. If you heed his voice and carry out all I tell you, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes. My angel will go before you and bring you to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hivites and Jebusites; and I will wipe them out."

Responsorial Psalm (Ps 91:1-11)

R. He has put His Angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

and abides in the shade of the Almighty

says to the Lord: ‘My refuge

my stronghold, my God in whom I trust!’ R.



It is He who will free you from the snare

of the fowler who seeks to destroy you;

He will conceal you with his pinions

and under His wings you will find refuge. R.



His faithfulness is buckler and shield.

You will not fear the terror of the night

nor the arrow that flies by day,

nor the plague that prowls in the darkness

nor the scourge that lays waste at noon. R.



Upon you no evil shall fall,

no plague approach where you dwell.

For you has He commanded His Angels,

to keep you in all your ways. R.

Gospel Acclamation (Ps 102:21)

R. Alleluia. Bless the Lord, all you His Angels, His ministers who do His will. R. Alleluia.

Gospel

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (18:1-5.10)

The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in My name receives Me.

"See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their Angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father."

Prayer Over The Gifts

FATHER, accept the gifts we bring You in honor of Your holy Angels. Under their constant care, keep us free from danger in this life and bring us to the joy of eternal life, where JESUS is LORD for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface

FATHER, all-powerful and ever-living GOD, we do well always and everywhere to give You thanks. In praising Your faithful Angels and Archangels, we also praise Your glory, for in honoring them, we honor You, their Creator. Their splendor shows us Your greatness, which surpasses in goodness the whole of creation. Through CHRIST our LORD the great army of Angels rejoices in Your glory. In adoration and joy we make their hymn of praise our own:

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

Communion

In the sight of the angels I will sing Your praises, my GOD.

Prayer After Communion

LORD, You nourish us with the sacraments of eternal life. By the ministry of Your angels lead us into the way of salvation and peace. We ask this in the name of JESUS the LORD.

 

Chaplet of Saint Michael

History

Saint Michael appearing one day to Antonia d'Astonac, a most devout servant of God, told her that he wished to be honoured by nine salutations corresponding to the nine Choirs of Angels, which should consist of one Our Father and Three Hail Mary's in Honour of each of the Angelic Choirs.

Promises of Saint Michael.

Whosoever would practice this devotion in his Honour would have, when approaching The Holy 'Table', an escort on nine Angels chosen from each one of the nine Choirs. In addition, for the daily recital of these nine salutations he promised his continual assistance and that of all the Holy Angels during life, and after death deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and their relations.

Method of Reciting the Chaplet

("O God come to my assistance.") O Lord make haste to help me.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

1. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of Perfect Charity. Amen. (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

2. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Cherubim, may the Lord grant us the grace to leave the ways of wickedness and to run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen. (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

3. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen. (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

4. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen. (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

5. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Powers, may the Lord protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen. (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

6. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil and suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen. (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

7. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Principalities, may the Lord fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen. (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

8. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in Faith and all good works, in order that we gain the glory of paradise. Amen. (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

9. By the intercession of Saint Michael and the Celestial Choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen." (1x Our Father. 3x Hail Mary)

 

Prayer to the Guardian Angel when unable to assist at Daily Mass

“Go, my Angel Guardian dear, To church for me, the Mass to hear. Go, kneel devoutly at my place And treasure for me every grace. At the Offertory time Please offer me to God Divine. All I have and all I am, Present it with the Precious Lamb. Kneel for me in adoration before this great and holy oblation. Pray for all I hold most dear Be they far or be they near. Remember too, my own dear dead From whom Christ’s Precious Blood was shed. And at Communion bring to me Christ’s Flesh and Blood, my food to be. To give me strength and holy grace A pledge to see Him face to face And when the Holy Mass is done Then with His blessing, come back home.

Prayer for Protection through the Holy Angels

(Divine Office, Prayer of the Compline on solemnities)

Lord, we beg You to visit this house and banish from it all the deadly power of the enemy. May Your holy Angels dwell here to keep us in peace, and may Your blessing be upon us always. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.

House blessing

(Ritual of Blessing)

Hear us, holy Lord and Father, almighty everlasting God, and in Your goodness send Your holy Angel from heaven to watch over and protect all who live in this home, to be with them and give them comfort and encouragement; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Invocations to the Holy Guardian Angel

(Translated from Missal Romano Quotidiano Edices Paulinas, S. Paulo, 1959)

Holy Angel, my counselor, inspire me;

Holy Angel, my defender, protect me;

Holy Angel, my faithful friend, intercede for me;

Holy Angel, my consoler, fortify me;

Holy Angel, my brother, defend me;

Holy Angel, my teacher, instruct me;

Holy Angel, witness of all my actions, purify me;

Holy Angel, my helper, support me;

Holy Angel, my intercessor, speak for me;

Holy Angel, my guide, direct me;

Holy Angel, my light, enlighten me;

Holy Angel, whom God has assigned to lead me, govern me.

 

Litany of the Guardian Angels

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

 

God the Father of Heaven. Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world.

God the Holy Spirit.

Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God.

Have mercy on us.

 

Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven. Pray for us.

Holy angel, my guardian.

Holy angel, my protector in all dangers.

Holy angel, my defense in all afflictions.

Holy angel, my most faithful lover.

Holy angel, my preceptor.

Holy angel, my guide.

Holy angel, witness of all my actions.

Holy angel, my helper in all my difficulties.

Holy angel, my negotiator with God.

Holy angel, my advocate.

Holy angel, lover of chastity.

Holy angel, lover of innocence.

Holy angel, most obedient to God.

Holy angel, director of my soul.

Holy angel, model of purity.

Holy angel, model of docility.

Holy angel, my counselor in doubt.

Holy angel, my guardian through life.

Holy angel, my shield at the hour of death.

 

Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

 

V. Pray for us, O holy Guardian Angel,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

 

Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, Who in the counsel of Your ineffable goodness have appointed for each one of us a special Angel Guardian to watch over us, body and soul, grant that we may so love and honor him whom You have so mercifully given us, that protected by the bounty of Your grace and by his assistance, we may merit to behold, with him and all the angelic hosts, the glory of Your Countenance in the heavenly kingdom. You, Who live and reign world without end. Amen.

 

“My Companion”

Holy Guardian Angel, you have been given to me by God as my companion for my whole life. Fulfill your duty towards me, which God’s love has committed to you, so that I may be saved for eternity. Rouse me from my indifference and draw me out of my weakness. Block every wrong way or thought before me! Open my eyes for God and for the Cross, but close my ears against the whisperings of the evil foe. Watch over me when I sleep and strengthen me during the day for my duties and for every sacrifice.

Let me one day be your joy and your reward in heaven. Amen. (OA)

 

Novena Prayer

(A novena is made by praying this prayer for nine days in succession)

O Holy Angel, whom God, by the effect of His goodness and His tender regard for my welfare, has charged with the care of my conduct, and who assists me in all my wants and comforts me in all my afflictions, who supports me when I am discouraged and continually obtains for me new favors, I return you profound thanks, and I earnestly beseech you, O most amiable protector, to continue your charitable care and defense of me against the malignant attacks of all my enemies.

Keep me away from all occasions of sin. Obtain for me the grace of listening attentively to your holy inspirations and of faithfully putting them into practice. In particular, I implore you to obtain for me the favor which I ask for by this novena. (Here mention your petition).

Protect me in all temptations and trials of this life, but more especially at the hour of my death, and do not leave me until you have conducted me into the presence of my Creator in the mansions of everlasting happiness. Amen.

 

Supplication to the Holy Angels

Almighty, Eternal TRIUNE GOD, before we implore Your servants, the holy angels, and call upon them for help, we fall on our knees and adore You, FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT. Be honored and praised for all eternity, and may all angels and men, whom You created, adore, love and serve You, 0 Holy, Mighty and Immortal GOD!

You also, MARY, Queen of the Angels, graciously accept the supplications we address to Your servants. We beg You, Mediatrix of all Graces and all-powerful Intercessor, bring these our petitions to the throne of the Most High that we may find grace, salvation and help! Amen.

You great, holy angels, you have been given to us by GOD for our protection and help!

We implore you in the name of the TRIUNE GOD, Hasten to help us!

We implore you in the name of the Precious Blood of Our Lord JESUS CHRIST,Hasten to help us!

We implore you in the all-powerful Name of JESUS, Hasten to help us!

We implore you by all the wounds of Our Lord JESUS CHRIST, Hasten to help us!

We implore you by all the sufferings of Our Lord JESUS CHRIST, Hasten to help us!

We implore you by the holy word of GOD, Hasten to help us!

We implore you by the HEART of Our Lord JESUS CHRIST, Hasten to help us!

We implore you in the name of god's love for us, the poor, Hasten to help us!

We implore you in the name of god's faithfulness to us, the poor, Hasten to help us!

We implore you in the name of god's mercy toward us, the poor, Hasten to help us!

We implore you in the name of MARY, the Mother of GOD and our Mother, Hasten to help us!

We implore you in the name of MARY, Queen of Heaven and earth, Hasten to help us!

We implore you in the name of MARY, your Queen and Lady, Hasten to help us!

We implore you by your own beatitude, Hasten to help us!

We implore you by your own fidelity, Hasten to help us!

We implore you by your warfare for the Kfngdom of GOD, Hasten to help us!

We implore you, cover us with your shield!

We implore you, protect us with your sword!

We implore you, illumine us with your light!

We implore you, save us under the protective mantle of MARY!

We implore you, hide us in the heart of MARY!

We implore you, place us in the hands of MARY!

We implore you, show us the way to the gate of life, the open Heart of Our Lord!

We implore you, guide us safely to the Heavenly Father's House!

All you nine choirs of blessed spirits, Hasten to help us!

You, our special companions, who have been given to us by GOD, Hasten to help us!

 

HASTEN, HELP US, WE IMPLORE YOU!

 

The Precious Blood of our Lord and King was poured out for the sake of us, the poor. Hasten, help us, we implore you.

The Heart of our Lord and King beats in love for us, the poor. Hasten, help us, we implore you.

The Immaculate Heart of MARY most pure, your Queen, beats in love for us, the poor. Hasten, help us, we implore you.

 

SAINT MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL,

Prince of the heavenly hosts, conqueror of the infernal dragon, you received from GOD the strength and power to destroy with humility the pride of the powers of darkness. We implore you, help us to true humility of heart, to unshakable fidelity to fulfill always the Will of GOD, and to fortitude in sufferings and trials. Help us to stand before the judgment seat of GOD!

 

SAINT GABRIEL, THE ARCHANGEL,

Angel of the Incarnation, faithful messenger of GOD, open our ears, to even the gentle warnings and appeals of the loving Heart of Our Lord. Stand ever before us, we implore you, that we may properly understand the Word of GOD, follow and obey it, and fulfill that which GOD expects of us. Help us to watchful readiness so that when the Lord comes, He may not find us sleeping!

 

SAINT RAPHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL,

arrow and medicine of Divine love, wound our hearts, we implore you, with the burning love of GOD and let this wound never heal, so that even in daily life we might always remain upon the path of love and overcome all things through love!

 

HELP US, GREAT AND HOLY BROTHERS, FELLOW-SERVANTS BEFORE GOD!

 

Protect us from ourselves, from our own cowardice and tepidity, from our self-seeking and avarice, from our envy and mistrust, from our craving for satiation, comfort and recognition.

Free us from the bonds of sin and attachment to worldly things. Take the blindfold from our eyes that we ourselves placed there so that we might not see the misery around us, but complacently look to and pity ourselves.

Set the goad of holy restlessness for GOD in our hearts, so that we never cease to seek GOD with longing, contrition and love!

Behold, the Precious BLOOD of Our Lord which was shed for our sake. Behold, the tears of your Queen, which She shed for our sake.

Behold, the Divine Image in us, which GOD so lovingly impressed upon our souls and which is now disfigured by our sins.

Help us to know and adore GOD, to love and serve Him! Help us in the battle with the powers of darkness, who insidiously stalk and oppress us! Help us, that none of us may be lost, but rather rejoicing, we may one day be united in eternal happiness! Amen.

SAINT MICHAEL, assist us with your angels, help us and pray for us!

SAINT GABRIEL, assist us with your angels, help us and pray for us!

SAINT RAPHAEL, assist us with your angels, help us and pray for us!

 

Thanksgiving To God For The Guardian Angel

LORD and GOD, You have given us the ineffable blessing to have always one of Your servants for our constant protection at our side. Grant us the grace that through him we may know You ever better, love You ever more ardently and ever more faithfully search out Your most holy will. Let him help us carry our cross and share in our joy when You answer our prayers and Your mercy inclines to us. Amen.

 

Promise to the Guardian Angel

Holy, holy, holy, Lord GOD of hosts, heaven and earth are full of Your glory.
Kneeling before Your majesty, I thank You, O GOD, that You have given me a heavenly companion to be at my side, who leads me according to Your will, directs me to Your glory and reveals to me Your love.
I promise here in Your presence to love my holy companion like a brother and to listen to him when he speaks to me through the voice of conscience. May he lead me safely to heaven!
LORD JESUS CHRIST, our Savior, take my hand and place it in the hand of my Angel and make the sign of Redemption over it, as Your blessing, for my salvation.
In the name of the FATHER and of the SON and of the HOLY SPIRIT. Amen.

 

Thanksgiving To God For The Guardian Angel

LORD and GOD, You have given us the ineffable blessing to have always one of Your servants for our constant protection at our side. Grant us the grace that through him we may know You ever better, love You ever more ardently and ever more faithfully search out Your most holy will. Let him help us carry our cross and share in our joy when You answer our prayers and Your mercy inclines to us. Amen.

 

Intercessions

(Liturgy of the Hours)

With one voice the choirs of angels sing their unceasing praise of the LORD. Let us join in their worship as we proclaim:

R. Angels of the LORD, bless the LORD.

You commanded your angels to guard us in all our ways

- keep us from sin as you lead us in Your path this day. R.



FATHER, the angels stand for ever before Your face

- nourish in us a never-failing hope of coming at last into Your presence. R.



Your children will be like the angels in heaven,

- grant us chastity in both mind and body. R.



Send Michael, the prince of the heavenly host, to the aid of Your people,

- may he defend them against Satan and his angels on the day of battle. R.

 

Intercessions

The angels carry out GOD’s will. Let us pray that we too may listen carefully for His voice and hear His call, as we say:

R. With the angels we sing of Your glory.

O GOD, You made your angels messengers of Your marvelous works,

- help us to proclaim Your wonderful deeds to all men. R.



The angels unceasingly proclaim that you are holy and exalted,

- may Your people on earth join their voices to the angelic song of praise. R.



You command Your angels to watch over Your servants in all their ways,

- guide those who are traveling and bring them home safely in joy and in peace. R.



You gave the angels the mission of announcing peace to men,

- inspire counsels of peace in the hearts of leaders and peoples of all nations. R.



When You send forth the angels to gather together Your chosen people from every corner of the earth,

- do not let them pass over any of Your children, but bring them all to the unending gladness of Your kingdom. R.

 

Prayer For Protection Through The Holy Angels

(Divine Office)

LORD, we beg You to visit this house and banish from it all the deadly power of the enemy. May Your holy Angels dwell here to keep us in peace, and may Your blessing be upon us always. We ask this through CHRIST, Our LORD.

 

Houseblessing

(Ritual of Blessing)

Hear us, holy LORD and FATHER, almighty everlasting GOD, and in Your goodness send Your holy Angel from heaven to watch over and protect all who live in this home, to be with them and give them comfort and encouragement; through CHRIST our LORD. Amen.

 

Invocation To The Holy Guardian Angel

(Translated from Missal Romano Quotidiano Edicões Paulinas, S. Paulo, 1959)

Holy Angel, my counselor, inspire me;

Holy Angel, my defender, protect me;

Holy Angel, my faithful friend, intercede for me;

Holy Angel, my consoler, fortify me;

Holy Angel, my brother, defend me;

Holy Angel, my teacher, instruct me;

Holy Angel, witness of all my actions, purify me;

Holy Angel, my helper, support me;

Holy Angel, my intercessor, speak for me;

Holy Angel, my guide, direct me;

Holy Angel, my light, enlighten me;

Holy Angel, whom GOD has assigned to lead me, govern me.

 

LITANY OF THE GUARDIAN ANGELS

LORD, have mercy. LORD, have mercy.

CHRIST, have mercy. CHRIST, have mercy.

LORD, have mercy. LORD, have mercy.

CHRIST, hear us. CHRIST, graciously hear us.



GOD the FATHER of Heaven, *Have mercy on us.

GOD the SON, Redeemer of the world,*

GOD the HOLY SPIRIT,*

Holy Trinity, One GOD.*



Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, *Pray for us.

Holy angel, my guardian,*

Holy angel, my protector in all dangers,*

Holy angel, my defense in all afflictions,*

Holy angel, my most faithful lover,*

Holy angel, my preceptor,*

Holy angel, my guide,*

Holy angel, witness of all my actions,*

Holy angel, my helper in all my difficulties,*

Holy angel, my negotiator with GOD,*

Holy angel, my advocate,*

Holy angel, lover of chastity,*

Holy angel, lover of innocence,*

Holy angel most obedient to GOD,*

Holy angel, director of my soul,*

Holy angel, model of purity,*

Holy angel, model of docility,*

Holy angel, my counselor in doubt,*

Holy angel, my guardian through life,*

Holy angel, my shield at the hour of death,*



Lamb of GOD, Who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O LORD.

Lamb of GOD, Who take away the sins of the world, hear us, O LORD.

Lamb of GOD, Who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.



V. Pray for us, O holy Guardian Angel,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of CHRIST.



Let us pray:

Almighty and everlasting GOD, Who in the counsel of Your ineffable goodness have appointed for each one of us a special Angel Guardian to watch over us, body and soul, grant that we may so love and honor him whom You have so mercifully given us, that protected by the bounty of Your grace and by his assistance, we may merit to behold, with him and all the angelic hosts, the glory of Your Countenance in the heavenly kingdom. You, Who live and reign world without end. Amen.

 

To My Guardian Angel

(L. Lovasik)

My dear Guardian Angel, you were given to me by my merciful GOD to be the faithful companion of my earthly exile. I honor and love you as my most devoted friend to whom GOD has entrusted the care of my immortal soul. With all my heart I thank you for your love and constant care of me.

Dearest angel-friend, I beg you to guard and protect me. Conduct me on the way of life. Warn me against every occasion of sin, and fill my soul with wholesome thoughts and loving encouragement to practice virtue. Intercede for me that I may share in your burning zeal in GOD’s service and devoted love for His divine will.

Help me to reach my eternal home in heaven, there to praise the mercy of GOD towards me in union with you and all the other angels and saints forever. Amen.

 

Dear Angel

Dear Angel, in his goodness GOD gave you to me to guide, protect, and enlighten me, and to bring me back to the right way when I go astray. Encourage me when I am disheartened, and instruct me when I err in my judgment. Help me to become more Christ-like, and so some day to be accepted into the company of Angels and Saints in heaven. Amen.

 

Prayer To All Guardian Angels

O pure and happy spirits whom the Almighty selected to become the Angels and Guardians of men, I most humbly thank you for the charity and zeal with which you execute this commission. Alas, how many pass a long life without ever thanking their invisible friends, to whom they owe a thousand times their preservation!

O charitable Guardians of those souls for whom CHRIST died,O flaming spirits who cannot avoid loving those whom JESUS eternally loves, permit me to address you on behalf of all those committed to your care, to implore for each of them a grateful sense of your many favors and also the grace to profit by your charitable assistance.

O Angels of those happy infants who as yet are "without spot before GOD," I earnestly beseech you to preserve their innocence.

O Angels of youth, conduct them, exposed to so many dangers, safely to the bosom of GOD, as Tobias was conducted back to his father.

O Angels of those who employ themselves in the instruction of youth, animate them with your zeal and love, teach them to emulate your purity and continual view of GOD, that they may worthily and successfully co-operate with the invisible Guardians of their young charges.

O Angels of the clergy, of those "who have the eternal Gospel to preach to them that sit upon the earth," present their words, their actions and their intentions to GOD and purify them in that fire of love which consumes you.

O Angels of the missionaries who have left their native land and all who were dear to them in order to preach the Gospel in foreign fields, protect them from the dangers which threaten them, console in their hours of discouragement and solitude, and lead them to those souls who are in danger of dying without Baptism.

O Angels of the unfaithful and pagans, whom the True Faith has never enlightened, intercede for them, that they may open their hearts to the rays of grace, respond to the message delivered by GOD'S missioners and acknowledge and adore the one true GOD.

O Angels of all who travel by air, land or water, be their guides and companions, protect them from all dangers of collision, fire, and explosion and lead them safely to their destination.

O Guardian Angels of sinners, charitable guides of those unhappy mortals whose perseverance in sin would embitter even your unutterable joys, were you not established in the peace of GOD! Oh join me, I ardently beseech you, in imploring their conversion!

And you, O Guardian Angels of the sick, I entreat you especially to help, console and implore the spirits of joy for all those who are deprived of health, which is among GOD's most precious gifts to man. Intercede for them, that they may not succumb to despondency or lose by impatience the merits they can gain in carrying with resignation and joy the cross which CHRIST has laid upon them as a special token of His love.

O Angels of those are at this moment in the agonies of death, strengthen, encourage and defend them against the attacks of their infernal enemy.

O faithful Guides, holy spirits, adorers of the Divinity, Guardian Angels of all creatures, protect us all; teach us to love, to pray, to wage combat on earth, so that one day we may reach Heaven and there be happy for all eternity! Amen.

O Angels of those who are lingering in Purgatory, intercede for them that GOD may permit thee to bring them some balm; console them that they may know that we are praying for them and that we ask thee to join in our entreaties.

 

Guardian Angel Prayer In The Morning

(Opus Angelorum)

My great and dear holy Angel, in the morning already I wish to greet you full of love! You will accompany me; you will pray with me. You will help me to long for GOD, to recognize everywhere that which is good, and to have only good thoughts and consequently fitting words. Thus, the day will be special, because you are with me, my good Angel! Amen.

 

“Holy Guardian Angel”

(Opus Angelorum)

Holy Guardian Angel, you have been given to me by GOD as my companion for my whole life. Fulfill your duty towards me, which GOD’S love has committed to you, so that I may be saved for eternity. Rouse me from my indifference and draw me out of my weakness. Block every wrong way or thought before me! Open my eyes for GOD and for the Cross, but close my ears against the whisperings of the evil foe. Watch over me when I sleep and strengthen me during the day for my duties and for every sacrifice. Let me one day be your joy and your reward in heaven. Amen.

 

Novena Prayer

(A novena is made by praying this prayer for nine days in succession)

O Holy Angel, whom GOD, by the effect of His goodness and His tender regard for my welfare, has charged with the care of my conduct, and who assists me in all my wants and comforts me in all my afflictions, who supports me when I am discouraged and continually obtains for me new favors, I return you profound thanks, and I earnestly beseech you, O most amiable protector, to continue your charitable care and defense of me against the malignant attacks of all my enemies.

Keep me away from all occasions of sin. Obtain for me the grace of listening attentively to your holy inspirations and of faithfully putting them into practice. In particular, I implore you to obtain for me the favor which I ask for by this novena. (Here mention your petition).

Protect me in all temptations and trials of this life, but more especially at the hour of my death, and do not leave me until you have conducted me into the presence of my Creator in the mansions of everlasting happiness. Amen.

 

Houseblessing

(Ritual of Blessing)

Hear us, holy LORD and FATHER, almighty everlasting GOD, and in Your goodness send Your holy Angel from heaven to watch over and protect all who live in this home, to be with them and give them comfort and encouragement; through CHRIST our LORD. Amen.

 

A Mother`s Prayer To The Angels Of Her Children

I humbly salute you, O you faithful, heavenly Friends of my children! I give you heartfelt thanks for all the love and goodness you show them. At some future day I shall, with thanks more worthy than I can now give, repay your care for them, and before the whole heavenly court acknowledge their indebtedness to your guidance and protection. Continue to watch over them. Provide for all their needs of body and soul. Pray, likewise, for me, for my husband, and my whole family, that we may all one day rejoice in your blessed company. Amen.

 

Prayer To Our Holy Guardian Angels

Heavenly FATHER, Your infinite love for us has chosen a blessed angel in heaven and appointed him our guide during this earthly pilgrimage. Accept our thanks for so great a blessing. Grant that we may experience the assistance of our holy protector in all our necessities. And you, holy, loving angel and guide, watch over us with all the tenderness of your angelic heart.

Keep us always on the way that leads to heaven, and cease not to pray for us until we have attained our final destiny, eternal salvation. Then we shall love you for all eternity. We shall praise and glorify you unceasingly for all the good you have done for us while here on earth. Especially be a faithful and watchful protector of our children. Take our place, and supply what may be wanting to us through human frailty, short-sightedness, or sinful neglect.

Lighten, O you perfect servants of GOD, our heavy task. Guide our children, that they may become like unto JESUS, may imitate Him faithfully, and persevere till they attain eternal life. Amen.

 

PROMISE TO MY GUARDIAN ANGEL

If you want to commit yourself more to the Holy Guardian Angel and begin a closer friendship with him, make this promise to him:

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. I promise you, My Angel friend, Obey I will, please take my hand. And with your help in daily strife I reach the goal: eternal life. Amen.

 

“Holy Guardian Angel”

(Opus Angelorum)

Holy Guardian Angel, you have been given to me by GOD as my companion for my whole life. Fulfill your duty towards me, which GOD’S love has committed to you, so that I may be saved for eternity. Rouse me from my indifference and draw me out of my weakness. Block every wrong way or thought before me! Open my eyes for GOD and for the Cross, but close my ears against the whisperings of the evil foe. Watch over me when I sleep and strengthen me during the day for my duties and for every sacrifice. Let me one day be your joy and your reward in heaven. Amen.

 

I do everything together with my Guardian Angel

(For Children)

When my assignment is difficult, I will say: “Guardian Angel, help me in my assignment!”

When I did something wrong, I will say: “My Angel, I’m sorry, I didn’t listen to you!”

When I’m angry, I will say: “Guardian Angel, cool me down.”

When I’m alone in the night, I will say: “Guardian Angel, you are with me.”

When I’m sad, I will say: “Guardian Angel, cheer me up, comfort me!”

When I’m tired and want to sleep, I will say: “Guardian Angel, watch over my dreams when I sleep”.

 

Angelus

(6am, 12nn, 6pm)

The Angel of the LORD declared unto MARY.

And she conceived by the HOLY SPIRIT.

Hail, MARY, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, JESUS.

Holy MARY, Mother of GOD, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Behold the handmaid of the LORD.

Be it done unto me according to your word. Hail MARY...

And the Word was made flesh.

And dwelt among us. Hail MARY...

Pray for us, O holy Mother of GOD.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of CHRIST.

Let us pray:

Pour forth, we beseech You, O LORD, Your grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the Incarnation of CHRIST, your SON, was made known by the message of an Angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection. Through CHRIST, our LORD. Amen.

 

Now I lay me down to sleep

Now I lay me down to sleep,

I pray, you, Lord my soul to keep.

My Angel, watch me through the night,

and wake me with the morning light.

Dear Guardian Angel, take care of me while I sleep and deliver me from all danger. Amen.

Hail MARY…

 

Fatima prayer

O my JESUS, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who have the most need of Your mercy.

 

Prayer of the Angel in Fatima

"My GOD, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love You! I beg pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love You!"

 

Sanctus

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dóminus DEUS Sábaoth. Pleni sunt cæli et terra glória tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nómine DÓMINI. Hosanna in excelsis.

 

Holy

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord GOD of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. Hosanna in the highest.

 

Prayer to Saint Michael

O glorious St. Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the demon and assist us especially at the hour of death. Amen.

 

Prayer for the Pope, Bishop and Priests

Holy Angels, protect our Holy Father, Pope N.! Help him to proclaim the truth and love of JESUS in the whole world so that all be saved. Assist our Bishop N. to be a good shepherd to the flock entrusted to his care. Help all Priests to be truly holy. Bring them a great love for GOD, so that they work only for God’s greater glory and the salvation of souls.

 

My dear friend and caring guide

O Holy Guardian Angel, my dear friend and caring guide,

I thank you for the good things your presence has brought to my life.

Our loving GOD who is full of goodness

has put you at my side to preserve me and protect me

from all that could harm me in mind, body, heart, and soul.

I pray that I may always enjoy your love, protection, and care.

Keep me from all danger and sin, and help me love all that is good.

Counsel and console me in the course of my life

and when my life draws to a close, lead my soul through the valley of death

into the kingdom of eternal peace, so that in eternity,

we may together praise GOD and rejoice in His glory through CHRIST our LORD.

Amen.