The Role of Guardian Angels in Catholic Teaching

The Church teaches that God assigns each of us a guardian angel from the moment of our birth, charged with guiding, protecting, and praying for us throughout our lives. These angels, referenced in both Sacred Scripture and Tradition, act as intermediaries between heaven and earth, leading souls toward holiness. In Matthew 18:10, Jesus speaks of angels who behold the face of God, reminding us that guardian angels are always in the presence of God while also watching over us.

The Guardian Angel Prayer (Angel of God)

Angel of God, my guardian dear,

To whom God’s love commits me here,

Ever this day (or night) be at my side,

To light and guard, to rule and guide.

Amen.

(For the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025)