Susannah MacKinnie

Summary

The webpage content discusses the concept of guardian angels as protectors and guides, referencing historical beliefs and personal accounts, and includes an image and a traditional charm against ghosts.

Abstract

The article titled "Illumination | Haiku" delves into the role of guardian angels, emphasizing their significance in providing protection and guidance to individuals, groups, and nations. It references a quote by Fulton J. Sheen, which highlights the dual functions of angels: illumination and guardianship. The piece also presents a traditional charm known as "Charm Against Ghosts," which invokes the protection of angels at the

Illumination | Haiku

Guardian Angels

Walk beside me and protect me

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One function of the angels is illumination, and the other function is that of being a guardian.

Fulton J. Sheen

Guardian angels

Are much needed in these times

To guide and protect

A guardian angel is an angel that is assigned to protect and guide a particular person, group, kingdom, or country. Belief in guardian angels can be traced throughout all antiquity…. Wikipedia

Charm Against Ghosts

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Bless the bed that I lie on! Four corners to my bed, Five angels there lie spread; Two at my head, Two at my feet, One at my heart, My soul to keep.