Guardian Angels
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Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Read this Gospel passage aloud to the family
Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 - The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” He called a 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 becomes humble 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. What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not stray. In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost.”
(Parent) Reread this part a few times aloud
“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.”
(Parent) Read this meditation aloud to the family
This Gospel passage very clearly confirms that we have guardian angels looking over each one of us. These angels have great power. We should try to get to know our guardian angels by constantly thinking of their presence with us, praying to them, and asking them for help in all aspects of our lives (spiritual and physical). And we should thank them for their constant care. Not even our mothers or our spouses can give us care as constantly and faithfully as our angels. They never leave our sides. Just imagine how strange it would be to never speak to someone so involved in our every move.
In our prayers right now, let’s add an extra prayer, the “Angel of God” prayer. While praying it, let’s ask our angels for help with the situations we are going through, and thank them for all the work they are constantly doing on our behalf. God loves us and wants us to be close to Him. One of the ways He is bringing us to Himself is through the work of His angels.
As a family, pray a portion of the Rosary together (very short if children are young) reflecting on the Scripture passage above. (Optional: allow a brief time for discussion or questions from children concerning their thoughts and prayer.)
Reminder for Parents: Pier is just meant to be a jumping off point. The real goal is that you pray & eventually use the fruits of your personal prayer as the content of your family’s prayer. Duc in altum.
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