A Voice From Behind You – The Guardian Angels

When we least expect it a thought suddenly pops into our head. It is a feeling so consuming that it permeates our soul. Something about this feeling is different from our usual thoughts or daydreams. It is a voice that we know is not our own, yet it becomes our own. This is the voice of God delivering a message to us through our guardian angel. “While from behind, a voice shall sound in your ears: “This is the way; walk in it,” when you would walk to the right or to the left (Isaiah 30: 20-21). The guardian angels are very powerful and can be of immense help to us if we recognize their presence and invoke them often. St. Josemaria, the Founder of Opus Dei, always encouraged us to address the angel of a person we were trying to reach, “Win over the guardian angel of the one you want to draw to your apostolate. He is always a great accomplice”. (The Way, Point #563.) When we find we are at a loss for words, we can rely on our angel to place the Holy Spirit’s words on our tongues.

The angels are a wonderful gift bestowed upon us by our loving Heavenly Father. We should thank them often for their constancy and devotion.  How reassuring and comforting it is to know that we all have these wonderful friends to guide, encourage and protect us throughout our lives.

Recommended Reading: The Way, by St. Josemaria Escriva, My Angel Will Go Before You, by Georges Huber. Both books are available from Scepter Publishers: http://www.scepterpublishers.org.