Prayers to My Guardian Angel - by Thomas J Donaghy (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Prayers to My Guardian Angel 978-0-88271-399-1

Young believers will delight in the colorful and sweet illustrations in this book while finding prayer after prayer to their Guardian Angel--their companion and protector. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reading these simple faith-filled prayers to children at any time so they will know how much they are loved by God and by their Guardian Angel. Children who can read will find comfort and consolation in knowing they are being watched over at every moment and are always close to God.

Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-text
• Engaging illustrations for each prayer in vibrant color
• Prayers throughout the book
• High-quality paper
• Durable, paperback binding, soft padded cover
• Conveniently sized to accommodate little hands
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

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Praying to one's guardian angel holds profound importance for children, serving as a cornerstone of spiritual formation in the Catholic faith. From infancy, each child is assigned a guardian angel by God, as affirmed in Scripture (Matthew 18:10), to provide watchful care, protection from physical and spiritual harm, and guidance toward heaven. This heavenly companion intercedes constantly, offering peace amid fears and temptations, much like a devoted friend who prompts good choices and wards off evil influences.

For young ones, such prayers--simple as "Angel of God, my guardian dear..."--foster a sense of security and divine love, reminding them they are never alone. They encourage gratitude to God for this gift, build habits of faith, and deepen awareness of God's nearness through angelic mediation. Saints like Don Bosco emphasized invoking angels during trials, noting their eagerness to help children obey inspirations and resist sin, leading to answered prayers and strengthened virtue.

This devotion eases parental worries too; mothers can pray to their child's angel for needs, promoting family unity in faith. Ultimately, it nurtures lifelong reliance on heavenly aid, guiding children to holiness with joy and confidence.

Contents include:

• My Guardian Angel
• When I Wake
• During the Day
• My Family
• At School
• With My Friends
• Before Meals
• Activities
• At Bedtime
• Prayer to Pray Better
• Prayer of Appreciation
• Angels of God
• My Angels Song
• Goodnight Prayer