The goal of this mini Bible study is simple: to let God speak on clear truth into your heart—and carry it with you throughout your day.

Just one thing to sit with. One truth to pray through. One reminder of His presence in the middle of your ordinary moments.

You don’t need an hour—just ten minutes to slow down, reflect, and let His Word refill what’s been poured out. If you’d like, you can download the printable guide (below) we created, or simply sit with the Scripture and let God speak.

Part One: Sit with the Scripture

October 2 is the Feast of the Guardian Angels. The Church teaches that from the very beginning of life, every person is entrusted to the care of a guardian angel (CCC 336). Angels not only glorify God in heaven, but also serve as messengers and guardians for us on earth. They remind us that God sees, knows, and values us… even when the world does not.

Let’s start by reading the passage together. Take a moment to read it slowly, several times. Let the words sink in. There are no right or wrong answers here—just listen and see what stands out to you. And feel free to get interactive with this! Highlight or underline words or phrases that resonate with you! 

Matthew 18:10

Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Part Two: Reflect with Key Questions

Now let’s sit with a few deeper questions to help you pray through this passage:

What does this reveal about God’s care? What does this reveal about God’s care and how He values every soul?

How does this point to Christ? How does knowing you have a guardian angel deepen your trust in Christ’s nearness and love?

How does this point toward heaven? How does the truth that your angel beholds the Father’s face point to your eternal worth in God’s eyes?

Part Three: Wisdom from the Church Fathers

Now, let’s explore how one early Church Fathers interpreted this passage. His reflection helps us dive deeper into the mysteries of God’s Word.

From St. John Chrysostom (347-407):

“He [Jesus] calls little ones not them that are really little, but them that are so esteemed by the multitude, the poor, the objects of contempt, the unknown (for how should he be little who is equal in value to the whole world; how should he be little, who is dear to God?); but them who in the imagination of the multitude are so esteemed. And He speaks not of many only, but even of one, even by this again warding off the hurt of the many offenses. For even as to flee the wicked, so also to honor the good, has very great gain, and would be a twofold security to him who gives heed, the one by rooting out the friendships with them that offend, the other from regarding these saints with respect and honor. Then in another way also He makes them objects of reverence, saying, That their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in Heaven. Hence it is evident, that the saints have angels, or even all men. For the apostle too says of the woman, That she ought to have power on her head because of the angels. 1 Corinthians 10:10 And Moses, He set the bounds of the nations according to the number of the angels of God. Deuteronomy 32:8 But here He is discoursing not of angels only, but rather of angels that are greater than others. But when He says, The face of my Father, He means nothing else than their fuller confidence, and their great honor. ”

Summary: St. John Chrysostom says that when Jesus talks about the “little ones,” He doesn’t just mean children. He’s talking about the people the world considers “small” or “insignificant”: the poor, the outcasts, the unknown. In reality, they aren’t small at all—each one is precious to God, worth more than the whole world. Jesus warns us not to despise or mistreat even one such person. Because honoring those who seem insignificant brings blessing, while offending them brings harm. Respecting them is actually a kind of spiritual protection for us against being corrupted when we avoid the wicked. We also gain grace when we honor the humble and faithful. To drive this point home, Jesus says that their angels always see the face of the Father in heaven. This means those “little ones” have guardian angels of great dignity, angels who stand in God’s presence with confidence and honor. Chrysostom then notes that this shows everyone has angels—Scripture mentions them not only here, but also in Paul and Moses. And the fact that these angels see the Father’s face means they have a high status and great favor with God.

Part Four: A Moment of Personal Reflection

Take a few moments to reflect on what you’ve learned from this study today. Ask yourself these questions.

Where in your life do you most need to remember your infinite worth in God’s eyes and His protection today?

How can recalling your angel’s presence change the way you pray, parent, or face today’s challenges?

Is there a place of fear or loneliness where God is inviting you to rest in His nearness?

As you go about your day, remember that God’s care surrounds you through the presence of your guardian angel. His glory is a mystery we glimpse only in part now, but one day we will see it in full. Let this truth steady your heart and guide your thoughts, words, and actions.

Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God’s love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Ready to Go Deeper?

The reminder of the Guardian Angels is that God never leaves His children unprotected or unseen. Even those the world calls “small” or “insignificant” are precious in His sight, their worth reflected in the angels who stand before His throne on their behalf.

That same truth shines in the stories of the women of the Old Testament. In Warriors, Mothers, Queens: Old Testament Women Who Prepare the Way, you’ll meet women who were guarded, strengthened, and guided by God in their weakness—so they could become mighty in His plan.

As you color, pray, and reflect on their lives, you’ll see how each of these women prefigures Mary, the one most cherished and most protected of all. And through them, you’ll grow in trust that you, too, are never forgotten. You are always accompanied, always guarded, always beloved.