Chapter 2 - Essential Daily Catholic Prayers
Trusting in God’s Protection – The Prayer to the Holy Guardian Angel (Angele Dei)
In the one true Catholic Faith—unaltered and preserved inviolate until the great falling away of Vatican II—devotion to our Holy Guardian Angels was not optional or merely decorative, but a deeply ingrained part of the spiritual life of every faithful soul. Holy Mother Church, before being eclipsed by the counterfeit conciliar sect, taught with clarity and authority that each baptized person is assigned by Almighty God a Guardian Angel from the moment of their birth. These celestial spirits are not vague symbols or comforting myths, as the modernists would have us believe, but powerful, real, and personal protectors, charged with leading us away from sin and toward eternal salvation.
The prayer “Angele Dei” (“Angel of God”) was taught to Catholic children from their earliest days, recited by the faithful morning and night, and cherished as a reminder of God's mercy and providence. In these times of unprecedented spiritual darkness—when the enemies of the true Faith have infiltrated the very structures once held sacred—it is more necessary than ever to renew our devotion to the holy traditions, including this simple but profound prayer to our Guardian Angel.
1. Angele Dei
Latin:
Angele Dei, qui custos es mei,
Me, tibi commissum pietate superna,
Hodie, illumina, custodi, rege et guberna. Amen.
English Translation:
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
This day (or night) be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
📌 Key Notes:
Biblical Foundation: The concept of guardian angels is rooted in Psalm 90:11 – "For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."
Traditional Use: This prayer is part of Catholic daily devotions, commonly taught to children but equally important for adults.
Act of Trust: It reaffirms God’s protection through His angels and our willingness to accept their guidance.
Recited in the Morning and Evening: Often prayed upon waking and before sleeping for spiritual safeguarding.
2. Pronunciation Guide
Here is a word-by-word pronunciation breakdown using Ecclesiastical Latin:
Angele Dei - Pronunciation Guide
| Latin Word | Phonetic Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Angele Dei | AHN-jeh-leh DEH-ee | Angel of God |
| qui custos es mei | kwee KOOS-tos es MEH-ee | who is my guardian |
| me, tibi commissum | meh TEE-bee kom-MEES-soom | to me, entrusted to you |
| pietate superna | pee-eh-TAH-teh soo-PEHR-nah | by heavenly mercy |
| hodie, illumina | HOH-dee-eh, ee-LOO-mee-nah | today, enlighten |
| custodi, rege et guberna | koos-TOH-dee, REH-geh et goo-BEHR-nah | guard, rule, and govern |
| Amen | AH-men (or AY-men) | So be it / Let it be |
📌 Key Pronunciation Notes:
"Angele Dei" – Angele has a soft "g", pronounced like "j" in "gentle" (AHN-jeh-leh DEH-ee).
"Custos" – The "u" is pronounced like "oo" in "moon," and "s" is hard like "s" in "stone" (KOOS-tos).
"Commissum" – The "mm" is double-stressed, pronounced clearly as kom-MEES-soom.
"Pietate" – The "ie" is pronounced like "ee-eh" (pee-eh-TAH-teh), not like "pie."
"Superna" – The "u" is pronounced like "oo" (soo-PEHR-nah), not like the English "super."
"Illumina" – The "ll" is pronounced like an English "l," and the "u" is a long vowel (ee-LOO-mee-nah)
"Custodi" – The "c" is a hard "k" sound, like in "cat" (koos-TOH-dee).
"Rege" – The "g" is soft, pronounced like "j" in "judge" (REH-geh).
"Guberna" – The "g" is hard, as in "govern" (goo-BEHR-nah).
✅ Practice Tip: Slowly say each word aloud several times, ensuring correct pronunciation.
3. Videos
LATIN: Angele Dei, qui custos es mei,Me, tibi commissum pietate superna,Hodie, illumina, custodi, rege et guberna. Amen.
PHONETIC: AHN-jeh-leh DEH-ee, kwee KOOS-tos es MEH-ee, meh TEE-bee kom-MEES-soom pee-eh-TAH-teh soo-PEHR-nah, HOH-dee-eh, ee-LOO-mee-nah, koos-TOH-dee, REH-geh et goo-BEHR-nah. AH-men.
LATIN: Angele Dei, qui custos es mei,Me, tibi commissum pietate superna,Hodie, illumina, custodi, rege et guberna. Amen. PHONETIC: AHN-jeh-leh DEH-ee, kwee KOOS-tos es MEH-ee, meh TEE-bee kom-MEES-soom pee-eh-TAH-teh soo-PEHR-nah, HOH-dee-eh, ee-LOO-mee-nah, koos-TOH-dee, REH-geh et goo-BEHR-nah. AH-men.
4. How to Integrate the Angele Dei Into Daily Life
The Prayer to the Holy Guardian Angel (Angele Dei) is a powerful devotion that strengthens our awareness of God’s protection and guidance through His angels. By incorporating this prayer into our daily routine, we acknowledge our guardian angel’s presence and seek divine help throughout the day.
Morning and Night – Say it upon waking and before sleep for daily protection.
Before Travel – Pray for a safe journey and angelic protection.
In Times of Fear or Temptation – Whisper it when seeking strength.
Teaching Children – Help them develop trust in their guardian angel.
Before Work or Study – Ask for focus and wisdom.
📌 When reciting the Angele Dei, show reverence and devotion by:
Making the Sign of the Cross before or after the prayer.
Praying slowly and attentively, reflecting on God’s love and protection.
Placing hands over your heart to express openness to divine guidance.
Adding a short petition for a specific need before saying "Amen."
5. Lesson Summary
The “Angele Dei” prayer reminds us that God, in His mercy, appoints a Guardian Angel to each soul. This angel watches over us, guides us, and prays for us. Traditional Catholics recite this prayer daily in gratitude and trust, recognizing the powerful protection of our angelic companion, especially in these dark times of apostasy and confusion following the false Vatican II council.
6. Final Thought – Why Does This Prayer Matter?
Why does this matter? Because we are living in a time of unparalleled deception and spiritual warfare. The false “church” born of the Second Vatican Council is not the Catholic Church of Christ but a modernist counterfeit, promoting heresies, false ecumenism, and a man-centered religion. In such times, the faithful remnant must hold fast to the truths handed down from the Apostles, untainted by the errors of the post-conciliar sect.
The Angele Dei is not just a child's prayer—it is a shield, a lifeline, and a declaration of fidelity to the true Faith. Our Guardian Angel is a gift from God Himself, tasked with guarding our soul in the midst of a world turned hostile to Truth. Praying to our Guardian Angel daily reminds us that we are not abandoned, that God's justice and mercy are still active, and that even in the Great Apostasy foretold in Scripture, He has not left us orphans.
To pray this prayer is to remain in communion with the timeless Church of the saints and martyrs, the Church that taught, suffered, and sanctified souls long before Vatican II’s false gospel took hold. It is a small but mighty act of resistance, faith, and love. Return to this prayer, teach it to your children, and entrust your soul anew to the angel who sees the Face of God—until, by God's grace, you behold that same Face for all eternity.
“Angele Dei, qui custos es mei,
Me, tibi commissum pietate superna,
Hodie, illumina, custodi, rege et guberna. Amen.”
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