Guardian angels: What’s your stance?
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The Reality of Guardian Angels: Scripture, the Catechism, Testimony, and the Rejection of New Age Error The existence of Guardian Angels is not symbolic, psychological, or mythical. It is a defined doctrine of the Catholic Church , firmly rooted in Sacred Scripture and authoritatively taught in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Against this revealed doctrine, modern New Age spirituality presents a distorted counterfeit that misrepresents the true nature and mission of angels. Scriptural Foundation of Guardian Angels The personal guardianship of angels is clearly revealed in Psalm 91 91:11, which states in full: “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” This is not symbolic language. It explicitly teaches that God commands angels to guard individual human lives. Even more directly, Jesus Christ teaches in Gospel of Matthew 18:10: “See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.” This verse confirms three doctrinal truths: each person has an angel assigned to them, that angel beholds God directly, and this guardianship is continuous. The most detailed biblical testimony appears in the Book of Tobit. In Tobit 8:3, the angel’s power over demons is shown: “Then the angel Raphael took the heart and the liver of the fish and burned them upon the ashes of the incense, and the odor of that drove the demon away, and he fled into the utmost parts of Egypt, and the angel bound him.” Tobit 11:7–11 records the physical healing worked through angelic instruction: “Then Raphael said to Tobias: ‘Go forward, and God go before you.’ When he was come near to his father, he took hold of his hand, and the gall of the fish he had in his hand he cast on his father’s eyes. And he bade him be of good hope. Then when he had rubbed his eyes, there came out of them a white skin like an egg, and Tobias took it away from his eyes, and immediately he received his sight.” Finally, Tobit 12:15 reveals the angel’s identity and divine authority: “I am Raphael, one of the seven who stand before the Lord.” This shows that guardianship is not imaginary energy, but the action of real, personal spiritual beings sent by God. The Teaching of the Catechism The doctrine is formally defined in CCC 336 , which states in full: “From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their 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.” This is not private opinion. It is binding Catholic teaching. Two Famous Catholic Testimonies One of the strongest modern witnesses is Padre Pio , who openly spoke of his Guardian Angel as a real messenger and companion. He instructed spiritual children to send their angels to him when they could not reach him. On numerous verified occasions, he received exact knowledge through this means that could not have been naturally obtained. Another powerful witness is Saint Frances of Rome , who for much of her life visibly saw her Guardian Angel. The angel corrected her faults, physically redirected her from danger, and protected her from demonic attacks. Her experiences were formally investigated and approved by Church authority. Debunking New Age Beliefs About Angels New Age spirituality distorts every essential truth about Guardian Angels. First, it reduces angels to impersonal “energy” or vibrations, while Catholic doctrine teaches they are real personal spirits with intellect and will. Second, it teaches angels are summoned for wealth, romance, or success, turning them into servants of human desire rather than servants of God. Third, it falsely claims people choose their angels, while Catholic teaching holds that angels are assigned by God alone . Fourth, New Age belief denies fallen angels, judgment, and Hell , eliminating spiritual warfare entirely. Finally, many systems subtly replace obedience to Christ with angelic guidance, which becomes a form of spiritual idolatry. Conclusion Guardian Angels are not metaphors or customizable spirit guides. They are real, intelligent servants of God, confirmed by Scripture, formally defined in CCC 336 , and witnessed by saints across centuries. New Age spirituality does not elevate angels—it strips them of their truth and authority. True Guardian Angels exist not to fulfill fantasies, but to guard the soul on its awe-filled journey toward eternal union with God.