The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Jesus Christ; rest your weary ones; bless your dying ones; soothe your suffering ones; pity your afflicted ones; shield your joyous ones; and all for your love's sake. Amen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote is a prayer for comfort and protection for those in need, highlighting empathy and care.
Saint Augustine's quote expresses a heartfelt plea for divine assistance during times of distress, emphasizing the importance of pastoral care for the sick, suffering, and weary. It encapsulates a deep sense of compassion, urging a higher power to provide solace and protection to all individuals, whether they are awake in their burdens or resting from their struggles. The quote serves to remind us of the power of love and empathy in the face of human suffering.
Themes
PrayerComfortCompassionProtectionSuffering
In practice
Example use cases
A pastor may quote this during a prayer service for those who are ill.
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