The Old and New Testaments abound with references to angels, from Genesis to Revelation, mysterious beings who do the will of our Creator faithfully and effectively, from blocking re-entry to the Garden of Paradise, to standing before the Throne of God to give praise and worship. In today's Gospel, Jesus defends little children against those who malign or despise them, saying that "their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my Heavenly Father." (Mt 18:10) St. Basil the Great taught that "each and every member of the faithful has a Guardian Angel to protect, guard, and guide them through life." St. Bernard of Clairvaux saw them as "proof that heaven denies us nothing that assists us." "These celestial spirits have been placed at our sides to protect us, instruct us, and to guide us." (Magnificat, October, p. 43)
When we hesitate for a moment for some unknown reason before changing lanes while on the Interstate and some unseen car comes whizzing by, we know our Guardian Angel has been doing his job. All of us can probably tell stories about accidents that didn't happen, or inexplicably finding our way to a destination (GPS notwithstanding). "Proof", if you will, that Guardian Angels are for real.
Today is a day to honor them, talk to them, thank them, a practice that wouldn't hurt if done everyday.
Bro. Rene
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