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According to the teaching of the Roman
catechism, we must remember how admirable was the intention of divine Providence in
entrusting to the angels the mission of watching over all mankind, and over
individual human beings, lest they should fall victims to the grave dangers
which they encounter. In this earthly life, when children have to make their
way along a path beset with obstacles and snares, their fathers take care to
call upon the help of those who can look after them and come to their aid in
adversity. In the same way our Father in heaven has charged his angels to
come to our assistance during our earthly journey which leads us to our
blessed fatherland, so that, protected by the angels' help and care, we may
avoid the snares upon our path, subdue our passions and, under this angelic
guidance, follow always the straight and sure road which leads to Paradise..
Original quote translated from Discorsi, Messaggi,
Colloqui del Santo Padre Giovanni XXIII,
della Poliglotta Vaticana, Vol II: 1959-1960, p. 762.
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