Guardian Angel Prayer

Holy Guardian Angel, I ask you for your help. Guide, direct, lead, sanctify, bless, protect and govern me, pray and intercede for me.

Destroy in the name of the Most Holy Trinity all satanic curses, maledictions, enchantments and diabolical assaults against me. Consecrate me to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, immerse me in the Precious Blood of Jesus, place me in the holy wounds of Jesus, set up a protective wall with the Precious Blood of Jesus all around me, and cover me with the shield of the Immaculate Conception.

Cast down in the name of the Most Holy Trinity all demons that wish to harm me into the infernal abyss, and bind them for time and eternity through our crucified and gloriously risen Redeemer. May the Almighty and Triune God, the † Father, the † Son and the † Holy Spirit, grant me this from now until eternity, and may the maternal protection of the Queen of Heaven come down upon me and remain with me always. Amen.

Remain aware of the fact that from the cradle to the grave there is a heavenly spirit beside us who never leaves us for a moment, who leads and protects us like a friend or a brother, who is always there to comfort us, especially in our saddest hours. You must know that this good angel prays for you. He offers to God all the good works you perform, as well as your pure and holy desires. In the hours when you feel alone and forsaken, do not complain that you have no friendly soul to whom you could open yourself and confide your sufferings. For heaven's sake, do not forget this heavenly companion, who is always there and ready to listen to you, always ready to comfort you. O precious intimacy! O blessed company!
(From a letter of St. Padre Pio of April 20, 1920, in: The Angels by Rene Lejeune, Hauteville/Switzerland, 1999)