The “Guardian Angel Prayer (Angel of God)” is a cherished Catholic prayer that acknowledges the loving presence of the angel God has assigned to watch over and guide us throughout our lives. This simple yet powerful prayer asks our guardian angel for protection, guidance, and help in staying on the path to Heaven.
Based on Sacred Scripture’s teaching that God sends His angels to guard us (Psalm 91:11), this prayer is often taught to children but remains a beautiful devotion for Catholics of all ages.
The“Guardian Angel Prayer” expresses deep gratitude and trust in the heavenly companion appointed by God to guide, protect, and intercede for the individual throughout life’s joys and trials. It seeks the angel’s assistance in living a holy life, persevering in faith, and attaining eternal salvation in the glorious presence of the Most Holy Trinity.
O most faithful companion and blessed spirit, chosen by the Heavenly Father to walk beside me through all the joys and trials of my earthly life, I thank you from the depths of my heart for your constant protection, gentle kindness, tender caring, and selfless love. I am forever grateful for the countless blessings and benefits you have obtained for me by your devoted intercession.
O holy Angel, ever-vigilant guardian, watch over me while I sleep and when I wake.
May your consoling presence bring me peace and dry my tears when I am sad or troubled.
Avert all dangers that threaten my body and soul, and mercifully warn me of those yet to come, that I may be spared from harm.
In your wisdom, turn me away from sin and the snares of temptation. Inspire me always to do what is good and pleasing to the Lord. When I stumble and fall, encourage me to do penance and humbly seek reconciliation with God, who is Goodness and Mercy itself.
Never leave my side, O heavenly guide and most cherished friend. Comfort me in adversity, that I may bear my crosses with patience and trust. Humble me in success, lest I forget that all my blessings come from God. Defend me in danger and be my refuge in distress.
Obtain for me the grace of final perseverance, that sustained by faith, hope and love, I may at last enter into everlasting life and, with you, behold the face of God. May I one day join you in singing His praises for all eternity. Amen.
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The Litany of the Holy Guardian Angel is a litany beseeching one’s guardian angel for his protection and support. He is a gift from the Most High; specifically assigned to us individually at birth and stays with us through death. It is written in Psalms 91 “For he commands his angels with regard to you, With their hands they shall support you.”
Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Holy Angel, my guardian, pray for us. Holy Angel, my prince, pray for us. Holy Angel, my monitor, pray for us. Holy Angel, my counselor, pray for us. Holy Angel, my defender, pray for us. Holy Angel, my steward, pray for us. Holy Angel, my friend, pray for us. Holy Angel, my negotiator, pray for us. Holy Angel, my intercessor, pray for us. Holy Angel, my patron, pray for us. Holy Angel, my director, pray for us. Holy Angel, my ruler, pray for us. Holy Angel, my protector, pray for us. Holy Angel, my comforter, pray for us. Holy Angel, my brother, pray for us. Holy Angel, my teacher, pray for us. Holy Angel, my shepherd, pray for us. Holy Angel, my witness, pray for us. Holy Angel, my helper, pray for us. Holy Angel, my watcher, pray for us. Holy Angel, my conductor, pray for us. Holy Angel, my preserver, pray for us. Holy Angel, my instructor, pray for us. Holy Angel, my enlightener, pray for us.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy on us.
V:/ Pray for us, O holy Angel Guardian, R:/ That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us Pray: Almighty, everlasting God, who in the counsel of Your ineffable goodness have appointed to all the faithful, from their mother’s womb, a special Angel Guardian of their body and soul; grant, that I may so love and honor him whom You have so mercifully given me, that protected by the bounty of Your grace and by his assistance, I may merit to behold, with him and all the angelic host, the glory of Your countenance in the heavenly country. Who live and reign, world without end. Amen.
O most faithful companion, appointed by our Heavenly Father to be my guardian, I thank you for your protection, kindness, caring and love, and for the benefits you have obtained for me. O holy Angel, watch over me while I sleep. Comfort me when I am sad. Avert dangers that threaten me, and warn me of those to come. Turn me away from sin, and inspire me to do good. Encourage me to do penance when I fall, and to seek reconciliation with God. Do not leave me, heavenly guide. Comfort me in adversity; humble me in success; defend me in danger; and assist me in temptations. Help me persevere in faith, grace, and holiness until I enter into everlasting life. Amen.
The Guardian Angel Novena is a devotion of thanksgiving and petition to one’s guardian angel, who God assigns to us at the moment of our conception to be our guide, protector, and shepherd. As it is a novena, it is intended to be prayed for over 9 consecutive days for a special petition and favor.
O holy angel, whom God, by the effect of His goodness and His tender regard for my welfare, is charged with the care of my conduct, and who assists me in all my wants, and comforts me in all my afflictions; who supports me when I am discouraged and continually obtains for me new favors, I return thee profound thanks, and I earnestly beseech thee, O most amiable protector, to continue thy charitable care and defense of me against the malignant attacks of all my enemies.
Keep me away from all occasions of sin. Obtain for me the grace of listening attentively to thy holy inspirations and of faithfully putting them into practice. In particular, I implore thee to obtain for me the favors which I ask for in this novena.
[Mention your needs here]
Protect me in all the temptations and trials of this life, but more especially at the hour of my death, and do not leave me until thou has delivered me into the presence of my Creator in the mansions of everlasting happiness.
The Guardian Angel Chaplet is a chaplet intended for giving glory to the Most Holy Trinity in thanksgiving for His assignment of your guardian angel, whose guidance and protection is with upon you during your entire life on earth, and for the protection of Saint Michael the Archangel.
The Guardian Angel Chaplet is commonly prayed on Tuesdays and on the Feast of the Guardian Angels (October 2nd).
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. (Pray 7 times)
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
