.=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. From Father Pat Umberger __________________________________________________ .=: S A I N T O F T H E D A Y :=. Feast of the Guardian Angels Perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to parents as the belief that an angel protects their little ones from dangers real and imagined. Yet guardian angels are not just for children. Their role is to represent individuals before God, to watch over them always, to aid their prayer and to present their souls to God at death. The concept of an angel assigned to guide and nurture each human being is a development of Catholic doctrine and piety based on Scripture but not directly drawn from it. Jesus' words in Matthew 18:10 best support the belief: "See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father." For more, follow the link below: Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/ .=: S C R I P T U R E S F O R T H E D A Y := "See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father." ~Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Scriptures: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/ .=: M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y :=. As we celebrate the Feast of the Guardian Angels, we are comforted by God's enduring presence with us through our Guardian Angels. They can and do light the way for us, guard us and guide us through this world and present our souls to God when we die. We're never alone. The angels help us remember that very important fact. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may always remember that God is with me. I pray that I might be strengthened and go in the right way, always led by God and through the angels. .=: W E P R A Y :=. Joanne asks prayers for a 16 year old boy who is waiting for doctors to let him know about a new treatment plan since his cancer has returned. Debbie asks for special prayers for a friend who lost her full term baby after a c- section. Debbie asks prayers for her priest friend who has left his pastor position. Colleen asks prayers for a special intention. Rebecca from NJ requests prayers for the safe travel of her friend's husband (and all military personnel) who are returning home, for good, from Iraq this week. Marilyn asks prayers for a special intention. Steven Michael asks prayers for a special intention. Gloria asks prayers of thanksgiving as she and her husband celebrate fifty years of marriage. We pray for unity in our country and that we may build a Culture of Life. We pray for the safety of our troops, their safe return and their families at home. We pray for a deep and profound respect for life, and for the courage and willingness to stand up for life. We pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most. Have a good day! May God Bless you and those you love, and keep you safe! Father Pat "Be still and know that I am God." ~Psalm 46:10 __________________________________________________ <MP>Morning Prayer is free, and comes from: Father Pat Umberger, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse in Wisconsin U.S.A. Web Site: www.frpat.com Evangelization (reaching out): www.cmonback.com .=: M A K E A D O N A T I O N ? :=. www.frpat.com/donation.htm .=: F O R W A R D I N G :=. Please leave these credits when doing so. Newly written each day by Father Pat Umberger. Morning Prayer may not be published by others, but is a good resource for preachers and those who attend Daily Mass, and those who would like to keep up with the Lectionary Readings and are not always able to attend Daily Mass. .=: C H A N G E Y O U R S U B S C R I P T I O N :=. Unsubscribe from your old address before you subscribe with your new address. Use this link: www.frpat.com/morningprayer.htm#mp .=: S U B M I T A P R A Y E R :=. Intentions to be included with <MP>Morning Prayer: www.frpat.com/prayers.htm