Dominican Nuns O.P., Corpus Christi, Menlo Park, CA
September 29, 2021
This week we have the joy of honoring our Angelic Friends: the Archangels and our own Guardian Angels, to whom God has entrusted our souls to their care and guidance.
Our Holy Mother Church teaches us that God is glorified through the Angels, and by their great dignity and splendor, God shows how infinitely great He is! (from the Preface of the Mass of the Archangels)
So with these holy creatures of God, let us together chant a psalm of praise. Our Sisters prepared this special video for you to join us in praising God for his love and Providential care for us…
Are we aware of the assistance of these wonderful friends? And who are they exactly?
Saint Michael the Archangel (“Who is like God?”) is a warrior against Satan and who has in his command legions of angels (Revelation 12:7-9). He is the protector of Israel (Daniel 12:1), the Church and all peoples. It is quite beneficial for us to invoke his name daily for protection from the snares of the Devil.
Saint Gabriel the Archangel (“Strength of God”) is a messenger who announces to Zechariah the birth of Saint John the Baptist, and to the Blessed Virgin Mary the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 1:5-38). Remember to ask him for help each time we greet Our Lady with his words “Hail, full of grace.”
Saint Raphael (“Medicine of God,” “God’s Remedy,” or “God Heals”) is the Archangel who cares for Tobias ( on his journey Tobit 5-12). Don’t forget to ask for his help daily as we travel through this life on earth. He is the patron of travelers, of purity, of happy meetings, and of thanks, praise and prayer, among others!
Each of us also have a Guardian Angel to protect and guide us during our life pilgrimage. Let us be attentive and obedience to the guidance of our Guardian Angel. Why? Because our Guardian Angel is in heaven and always look upon the Face of God and knows God’s will for our life (Matthew 18:10).
Let us praise God unceasingly and thank our Guardian Angel and all these wonderful Angelic Friends daily for their angelic service!
O most holy angel of God, appointed by God to be my guardian, I give you thanks for all the benefits which you have ever bestowed on me in body and in soul. I praise and glorify you that you condescended to assist me with such patient fidelity, and to defend me against all the assaults of my enemies. Blessed be the hour in which you were assigned me for my guardian, my defender and my patron. In acknowledgement and return for all your loving ministries to me, I offer you the infinitely precious and noble heart of Jesus, and firmly purpose to obey you henceforward, and most faithfully to serve my God. Amen.
-Saint Gertrude’s Guardian Angel Prayer
Deo Gratias!
Dominican Nuns O.P., September 29, 2021