Guardian Angels Day, a day in which we honor angels that protect and guide us, is literally hundreds of years old. And, according to a new poll reported by Time, more than half of Americans today believe they have been helped by a guardian angel. Whether that angel was a friend or family member, or an unseen presence, we don't know. But the findings confirm that many, many people believe someone is looking out for them.
GUIDEPOSTS honors all guardian angels by sharing these stories in which they play a prominent role.
Home on a Wing and a Prayer
Virgil was a truck driver who had named his company A Wing and a Prayer. Kathleen rode with him as often as she could, nearly always after their son grew up. "We were a team not only in trucking, but in life. Where you saw you him, you would see me."
In 2001, Virgil developed some health problems, but he didn't want to retire. Kathleen could drive, they decided, and he would go along. "I would rather be with you in the truck than anywhere else," Virgil told Kathleen, "especially if anything ever happened to me." Kathleen didn't want to think about that... Read More
More Guardian Angels Stories
Angel of Warmth
She made sacrifices when her family came to America, but on the coldest of nights, a new friend brought comfort and confirmation that life could only get better. More...
My Sister, My Angel
When her son was in the ICU and there was nothing anyone could do, God sent her the one person who could get her through the night. More...
An Unexpected Guest
His work depended on the weather, and when a cold rain set in, he was losing pay...and hope. More...
Calling on the Angels
Her son always seemed to gravitate toward trouble, and after many close calls, there was only one thing she could do to keep him safe. More...
Road Trip Surprise
Traveling alone with a huge U-Haul, she was nervous and didn’t plan on speaking to strangers—but she didn't have a choice. More...
The Tractor Test
He had decided once and for all that angels didn't exist—until an unusual accident restored his faith. More...
On the Journey
GUIDEPOSTS Executive Editor Rick Hamlin discusses the country's answer to the question, Do you believe in angels? More...
Read more angel stories and browse our Mysterious Ways archive.
If you have an angel story to share, send it to us at submissions@guidepostsmag.com.
