Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Or Optional Memorial of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
Matthew 18:1-5, 10,12-14
Your angel – a companion on the journey of life

In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us of something both tender and powerful: each of us has an angel who sees the face of God (Mt 18:10). What a profound gift! From the moment of our birth, the Lord gives us a companion—our guardian angel—to guide us, protect us, and draw us ever closer to Him.

Life is a journey, and it can be difficult. We face dangers along the way: fear, discouragement, temptation, even the paralysis of comfort. Some people never begin the journey—they bury their gifts, avoid risk, and cling to false peace. But like stagnant water that breeds decay, a life without movement becomes lifeless. God does not call us to stand still. He calls us to walk, to grow, to risk love.

Here, our angels play a vital role. They are “special helpers” God sends before us, to light the path and guard us when we are tempted to go astray or lost in confusion. But we must listen. The Lord says, “Hearken to his voice, and do not rebel against him.” Do we ever speak to our angel? Ask for help? Allow ourselves to be led, like a child trusting a loving hand?

Your angel is not only beside you; your angel also looks upon the face of God. He is your daily link between earth and heaven—a bridge from the ordinary to the divine. Every morning, every night, your angel is present, quietly guiding, always praying for you.

Let us thank God today for this humble, heavenly companion. Let us not walk alone. And let us never forget: we are never without help, never without hope. Our angel walks with us, showing the way to the Father.

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