Angel Guardian, keep and preserve all of us from very evil, sickness, and grief.
[A Manual of Eastern Orthodox Prayers, Crestwood, New Jersey: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1991, p. 16. For more on this series, click Prayer at Night above.]
Preserve us, not just me. Because I am never alone, and I am always connected to everyone else. I am unique and connected: every other person who lives and breathes is also unique and connected.
Since God isn’t limited by my understanding and experience, the us I pray for doesn’t have to be limited by my imagination or awareness. Every living thing, known or unknown, is included.
If that’s not a life-changing truth, I don’t know what is.
Johnna, is this book, manual of prayers, still available? If it is I might like to purchase a copy.
Thank you for writing out some of the prayers.
They are very comforting at the end of the day.
Peace and Love, Robin
I ordered the book this morning.
I’m looking forward to receiving it on Monday.
It’s been a blessing to me. Peace, Johnna