At the end of the day, all we want to do is rest and sleep in peace. But anxiety about what might happen to us at night can interfere with our sleep. Place yourself under the protection of angels and saints for the night.
At the end of the day, all we want to do is rest and sleep in peace. But anxiety about what might happen to us at night can interfere with our sleep. In this case, invoking God’s protection remains the best solution. He can effortlessly calm our fears and let us rest. Here is the prayer of Saint Antioch, bishop of Lyon in the 5th century , to ask God for peace and protection during your sleep.
O Lord our God, You who are infinitely good and friend of man, forgive me all the faults committed this day, by words, by actions and by thoughts. Grant me a peaceful sleep, send me Your guardian angel to defend me from all attacks of evil, for You are protector of our souls and our bodies, and we give You glory to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now, always and for ever and ever.
So be it.
