It is characteristic of God and his angels
that in their activity they give true joy and spiritual exultation,
while removing the sadness and affliction
that the enemy excites.

 
St. Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century Sp. Exercises

We cannot pass our guardian angel's bounds,
resigned or sullen, he will hear our sighs.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

Our human weakness is protected by the assistance of angels;
in all our perils, provided faith remains always with us,
we are defended by their aid.

 
St. Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century

The Lord of the angels
secures life and peace through his angels
for those who are worthy.

 
St. Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century

We pray to God who is well disposed toward us,
in order that he might give an angel of peace
as a companion to protect us.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

The angels preside over the prayers of the faithful.
They offer to God the prayers of those who have been saved.

 
St. Hiliary of Poitiers, 4th century

The angels are in service of your salvation.

 
Origen, 3rd century

The angels assist in the offering of prayers;
even when we pray alone,
our prayer is joined to the choirs of angels.

 
St. Clement of Alexandria, 2nd century