Dante and Beatrice gaze upon the highest Heaven, ParadisoMonth of the Holy Angels
Twenty-eighth Day
During this month, we have thought of the nature of the angels and their work for humankind; now let us reflect on what we ought to do in return for these attentions. Ought we let them pass, accept them as a matter of course, and pay no attention to them? Many do this. Yet we owe them something—how much is left almost to our own generosity. We certainly owe them friendship; they are our friends, and are solicitous for our welfare. If I have a friend who does a great deal for me, supplies my wants, and satisfies every wish of mine, I am certainly proud of his friendship, and I will seek every opportunity to be in his company. So should we treat our truest friends—our guardian angels. We should also revere the angels, because they are greater beings than we are; they are the favorites and friends of God. Then we must have a devotion to them. This devotion we are endeavoring to practice during the month of October.
Prayer
O angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom His love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule, and to guide. Amen.
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