H omily for Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels (2 October 2025) Theme: “Guided by God’s Word, Guarded by His Angels.” Introduction: When I was a child, my grandmother often told me, “Don’t walk alone at night, your guardian angel can only walk as fast as you do.” At that time, I thought angels were like invisible bodyguards who sometimes needed to catch up with me. Only later did I realise how deep her words were — that God truly sends His angels to protect us, but also that we must walk in His ways so His presence stays with us. Life story: There’s a story of a little boy walking home late one evening. His mom asked, “Weren’t you scared walking through the dark street alone?” He replied, “Not really. The whole way I was singing loudly so that my guardian angel wouldn’t get bored.” The Word of God: Nehemiah 8:1–12 – The people of Israel, after years of exile, stand together as the Word of God is proclaimed. The...