2 October, 2023 | Memorial of the Guardian Angels
Gospel Mt 18:1-5, 10 Did you know who are the Biblical Angels? The disciples approached Jesus and said, "Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?" He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me. "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." Reflections: Jesus is speaking about being humble and turning to God in trust as one would turn to a kind and loving father. In our humble relationship with God and with one another we will also experience a desire to please God as well as to spend time in his presence. This humble relationship with God and our brothers and sisters will help us to cha