A discreet but very real presence

The Christian faith strongly affirms that every person, from birth, receives a guardian angel. An invisible presence, faithful, silent, but always active. This is no sweet legend to reassure children. It's an ancient spiritual truth, rooted in the Word of God and handed down through the tradition of the Church. The guardian angel is not simply a symbol of good. He is a spiritual creature sent by God, charged with accompanying, protecting, enlightening and interceding for every human being.

Most of the time, we don't see him, we don't hear him, we don't even feel his presence. And yet, he is there. Always. Watching. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He loves us with perfect fidelity, because he sees in us what God sees: a precious, unique being, infinitely loved.

What the Bible says about guardian angels

In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus says: "Beware of despising any of these little ones; for I tell you, their angels in heaven see my Father's face all the time" (Matthew 18:10). This sentence reveals that every person, even the most humble, is accompanied by a personal angel who maintains a direct link with God. He is not detached or indifferent. He is in the divine presence, and at the same time turned towards us.

In the Book of Exodus, God says to his people on the march: "Behold, I send an angel before you to keep you on the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared for you" (Exodus 23:20). This verse, often meditated on, clearly expresses the angel's mission: to guard us, to accompany us, to lead us. He does not prevent us from choosing. He does not take away the trials. But he is there, on the path, like a faithful guide.

A mission of love and light

The guardian angel does not act in our place. They do not manipulate or control us. He respects our freedom. But he blows, he inspires, he warns. He sends us good thoughts, intuitions, movements of the heart. It draws our attention to what is right, good and luminous. He also defends us against temptations, dangers and traps.

His mission is above all to help us grow in God's love. He wants to lead us towards the light, towards our deepest vocation. He knows our weakness, but he does not judge us. He prays for us. He intercedes unceasingly. And in moments of great distress, he becomes closer, more active, more tender.

A relationship to cultivate

We often forget that we can talk to our guardian angel. He is not a decoration or a mechanism. He is a spiritual, living, attentive person. We can thank him, confide in him our fears, ask for his help. He is not God, but he is a friend of God, sent for us.

Many saints have testified to their relationship with their guardian angel. Padre Pio said that his angel transmitted his messages from a distance. Saint Teresa of Avila affirmed that the guardian angel could console in the night. These testimonies are not to be idolised, but they do remind us of one essential thing: we are never alone.

The prayer to the guardian angel, learned from childhood by many, remains profoundly simple and beautiful: "Angel of God, who are my guardian, enlighten me, guard me, direct me and govern me." It can accompany every day. It can become a breath of fresh air in moments of anguish. It can be a reminder that, even in the shadows, someone is watching.

When you can't feel it

It's rare to actually feel the presence of your guardian angel. This does not mean that he is not active. His action is often hidden, discreet and gentle. Like a faithful friend who walks a little behind us, so that we retain the freedom to move forward, to choose, to fall sometimes, but always being lifted up.

The angel does not take up all the space. He does not erase God. He leads us towards Him. He prepares paths, opens doors, sometimes closes those that would lead us astray. And even when everything seems confused, even when we are going through the night, he continues his work, in silence.

Conclusion

The guardian angel is a free, personal, unique gift. He is there, every day, every night, without tiring. He witnesses our entire life, from our first cry to our last breath. He helps us to become fully ourselves, to choose the good, to stay in the light. Even when everything seems empty, even when God seems far away, he is there, the humble messenger of divine love. To rediscover him is to learn never again to feel alone.