My Guardian Angel
by an Unknown Author
Dear Angel ever at my side,
how lovely you must be—
To leave your home in heaven,
to guard a child like me.
When I’m far away from home,
or maybe hard at play—
I know you will protect me,
from harm along the way.
Your beautiful and shining face,
I see not, though you’re near.
The sweetness of your lovely voice,
I cannot really hear.
When I pray, you’re praying too,
Your prayer is just for me.
But, when I sleep you never do,
You’re watching over me.
Many Catholics learn from a young age to pray to their guardian angel, with one of the most common and beautiful prayers being: "Angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom God's love commits me here, Ever this day be at my side, To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen."
As St. Jerome said "how great the dignity of the soul, since each one has from his birth an angel commissioned to guard it."