kenrockthefirst Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Do all human beings have guardian angels? If so, what is the role, if any, of guardian angels in leading us to faith through grace in Jesus Christ? In other words, what's potentially going on "behind the scenes?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lena Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I'd like to think I have a guardian angel, I really don't know much on the subject itself thouhj.... I think, if we do, then it's like having a benevolent spirit looking out for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theophane Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Oh man...I once talked with a very knowledgeable guy who was connected to a group called Opus Angelorum. To my knowledge, this is a solid, orthodox, Catholic group that seeks to foster better understanding of the angels, their work, and the common goals we share with them. He told me some amazing and really cool stuff, but it was a while ago. I don't want to try and repeat it and get it wrong. So google Opus Angelorum. As a teaser, I believe he said that scripture implies, at times, that we humans have not only one, but possibly more than one "guardian angel" assigned to us. Peace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismas Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote name='kenrockthefirst' post='1405609' date='Oct 19 2007, 04:31 PM']Do all human beings have guardian angels? If so, what is the role, if any, of guardian angels in leading us to faith through grace in Jesus Christ? In other words, what's potentially going on "behind the scenes?"[/quote] We are guaranteed one guardian angel in our baptism. If I remember correctly, patristic sources tell us that a priest receives a second guardian angel at Ordination. What of the unbaptized? Perhaps. We do not know, as we lack the data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin86 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 [quote name='Dismas' post='1405878' date='Oct 20 2007, 01:24 PM']What of the unbaptized? Perhaps. We do not know, as we lack the data.[/quote] Well, St. Jerome seemed to think so [quote]"How great the dignity of the soul, since each one has [b]from his birth[/b] an angel commissioned to guard it." (Comm. in Matt., xviii, lib. II)[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin86 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 (edited) For clarification, I believe whether or not all souls have guardian angels or just baptized persons is more of an East/West disagreement. Edited October 21, 2007 by Justin86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-I---Love Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 The New Catechism tells us that all believers have an angel, whether or not the unbaptized do is at this point left up to debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneYankee Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I've run into way too many close calls [i]not[/i] to blessed with an angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrockthefirst Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 [quote name='-I---Love' post='1407411' date='Oct 22 2007, 05:12 PM']The New Catechism tells us that all believers have an angel, whether or not the unbaptized do is at this point left up to debate.[/quote] Yes, I checked the Catechism, and the language is ambiguous, IMHO. [i]From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their [angels] watchful care and intercession. "Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life." Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God.[/i] CCC, 336 The first sentence could be interpreted to imply that all human beings are assigned guardian angels. The second sentence, however, could be interpreted to imply that only "believers" are assigned guardian angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blovedwolfofgod Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 yeah... i dont really believe in them... what are they supposed to do, and if they guard us, why can spiritual attacks be so violent, cause angels are supposed to be rough and tough warriors as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddington Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Is one person's Guardian Angel more skilled than another's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccer girl =D Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 with as many close-calls as I've had I definately have a Guardian Angel. No doubt about it. :saint: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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