October 2

 

Memorial of the
Holy Guardian Angels

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Today’s Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5, 10
(Greatness in the Kingdom)

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them, and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. "Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me; "See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Reflection:

Imagine God asking Job, “Have you ever given orders to the morning?” What a glorious question! The One who tells the dawn where to stand and knows the road to where the light lives is the very same One who calls you by name. And Job’s answer is the best one anyone can give: he goes quiet, lays his hand over his mouth, and simply adores. A heart that has seen how big and how good God is can’t help but tell someone.

And here’s the twist that makes this all so exciting: this enormous God gives every one of us a personal angel! In the Gospel, Jesus says the angels of the little ones always see the face of the Father. Think about that. Your guardian angel has a front-row view of the Father’s face and still keeps his eyes on you. You’re walking around with a guardian who is connected to heaven! Jesus asks us to become like children, and children, bless them, always seem to know they’re never alone.

Every one of those angels serves Beneath the Standard of Mary, because she is their Queen! The first words of the Hail Mary are Gabriel’s own greeting, so every time you pray a Rosary you’re singing in the choir with heaven, more than fifty times over. So go out today and ask your guardian angel to run ahead and soften the hearts you’re about to meet. Angels love a mission, and nothing delights them more than bringing someone to Jesus.

Who has your guardian angel been quietly leading you toward- someone who needs to hear about Jesus? What would it look like to pray “Angel of God, my guardian dear” this morning and then step out Beneath the Standard of Mary? Trust that the One who commands the morning is already preparing the time that you will share Jesus with others.

Rosary Man Jim 🌹
Freely given. Freely shared.

Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA

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