We all have Guardian Angels, but how often do we think of them and pray for their intercession? Is it because we have let slip from our minds the existence of spiritual beings? Do we doubt that our infinite God can place a spiritual companion for each and every one of us?
The secular world has been doing a great job at trying to distance us from God by trivializing the spiritual. They deny His existence, demean the works of His Son Jesus Christ and work to thwart the good that is in each one us by twisting truths and inventing the 'new normal'. No wonder we forget what our Guardian Angels can do for us, because the 'world' has pressed us into forgetfulness and apathy.
The reality is - ANGELS DO EXIST!
We only have to read the bible to see the inspired Word of God comment on their existence and interaction with mankind. We see them appearing to Mary, announcing the birth of Jesus and ministering to Jesus in the desert just to name a few. Just type Angels in the bible in your favorite search engine and you will see the many scenes which show us angels in their mission.
St. Thomas Aquinas, great philosopher and also known as the Angelic Doctor, studied and wrote on the existence of angels and their nature extensively in his Summa Theologica. He begins in Prima Pars Question 50 http://www.newadvent.org/summa/1050.htm .
Reading the Summa can be a little daunting until you understand what St. Thomas was trying to achieve. It is based in a Q&A format and he addresses objections to the faith and proceeds to answer them with great depth. I tend to treat it as I would the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Not as a book to be read from beginning to end as a novel, but rather as a reference book to look up certain topics from time to time.
Sure, you can read it in its entirety, but pondering a topic and reading then reflecting, for me, tends to help it sink in. Angels were one such subject that I couldn't grasp, but was aided by St. Thomas tremendously. I encourage you to read what St. Thomas has to say about angels today.
So, on this Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels, let us rekindle the relationship with our Guardian Angel. Allow your Angel to help you pray, ask your Angel for assistance in becoming holy knowing that the hosts of angels are always before God and see His face.
Enjoy this Memorial Day!
God Bless,
Deacon Jimmy
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