O God, who in Thine ineffable providence hast deigned to send Thy holy angels to watch over us: vouchsafe to us Thy suppliants in all our days to find safety in their protection, and in eternity to share their happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, who in a wondrous order disposest the ministry of Angels and of men: mercifully grant that they who, ministering, ever stand before Thee in heaven, may protect our lives upon earth…

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard 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…

He that dwelleth in the aid of the most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob…

By the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of the Seraphim, may it please God to make us worthy to receive into our hearts the fire of His perfect charity. Amen.

Visit, we beseech Thee, O Lord, this habitation, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let Thy holy Angels dwell herein to preserve us in peace, and let Thy blessing be always upon us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

O my dear Guardian Angel, I thank thee for the care thou hast taken of me this day. Continue to watch over me during this night, and keep me from all danger of body and soul. Amen.

O my good Angel, whom God has appointed to be my guardian, enlighten me, protect me, defend me, and govern me this day. Amen.

O my God, I thank Thee for all the benefits which I have received from Thy bounty, especially for my creation, redemption, and preservation. I thank Thee for Baptism, for the Holy Eucharist, for Thy holy Mother Mary, for my Guardian Angel, and for all the means of salvation…

O almighty and merciful God, Who hast commissioned Thy angels to guide and protect us, command them to accompany Thy servants on their journey; that they may be preserved from all dangers of soul and body, and, having reached their destination, may return in safety to their homes…

O most faithful companion, appointed by God to be my guardian, and who never leavest my side, how shall I thank thee for thy faithfulness and love and for all the benefits which thou hast conferred upon me?…

Feast day: October 2 (Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels) Patron of: Every person, from birth to death; children and all who are in danger. About the Holy Guardian Angels The Church believes that God, in His goodness, gives each person an angel to watch over them. Jesus Himself warned against despising the little ones, "for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father" (Matthew 18:10). The Psalms speak of angels charged to guard us in all our w

O all ye holy Guardian Angels, to whose care God in His mercy hath committed us, watch over us by day and by night, keep us from all evil, and bring us safely to our heavenly home. Amen.

O blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee, do thou intercede for us at the throne of divine mercy in our present necessities, that as thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through thy prayers and those of the same holy Mother of God…

O glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, illustrious by thy gifts of wisdom and grace, guide of travelers by land and sea, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners…

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…

Feast day: September 29 (Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels) Patron of: Soldiers, police officers, and all who defend others; the Church's protector against evil. About St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael, whose Hebrew name asks the question "Who is like God?", is one of only three angels named in Scripture. The prophet Daniel calls him "one of the chief princes" and the great protector of God's people, the Letter of Jude names him an archangel, and the

Feast day: September 29 (Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels) Patron of: Travelers, the sick, physicians and nurses, and those seeking a good spouse. About St. Raphael the Archangel St. Raphael, whose name means "God heals," is known to us from the Book of Tobit, one of the most tender stories in the Old Testament. Disguised as a traveling companion named Azarias, he guides young Tobias on a long journey, protects him from danger, helps him marry the good

Feast day: September 29 (Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels) Patron of: Messengers, broadcasters, and those who work in communications. About St. Gabriel the Archangel St. Gabriel, whose name means "strength of God" or "God is my strength," is the angel of good news. In the Book of Daniel he comes to explain the prophet's visions and to speak of the coming of the Anointed One. In the Gospel of Luke he appears to the priest Zechariah in the Temple to annou

Angel of God, my Guardian dear, To whom His love commits me here, Ever this day be at my side, To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.