The Guardian Angel: What the Church Teaches
The Guardian Angel is the angel whom God entrusts to each person to protect and guide them throughout life. It is a consoling truth of the Catholic faith, attested in Scripture and taught by the Church. It is part of angelology, the study of the angels. This guide explains what the Church teaches.
What the Church Teaches
The Catechism states: “From infancy to death, human life is surrounded by their protection and their intercession. Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd, to lead him to life” (CCC 336). It is a certainty that no one walks alone.
The Biblical Foundations
- “To His angels He has given orders to guard you in all your ways” (Ps 91:11).
- Jesus warns: “Do not despise any one of these little ones, for their angels continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven” (Mt 18:10).
- The Book of Exodus speaks of the angel who guides the people (Ex 23:20).
The Feast and the Devotion
The memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels is celebrated on October 2. The traditional prayer “Angel of God, my guardian dear…” is one of the first that many learn in childhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does everyone have a guardian angel?
Yes. The Church teaches that each person has an angel who accompanies and protects them.
When is the feast of the Guardian Angel?
On October 2.
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