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Are Guardian Angels Off Duty After We Die?

Question:

What happens to our guardian angels after we die?

Answer:

The Church makes clear that from infancy to death, guardian angels intercede for believers (CCC 336). After death, if one goes to purgatory, guardian angels might provide support during this purgative period, but that is theological speculation.

In any event, we can safely conclude that we get to meet our guardian angels once we are in heaven. Do our guardian angels have subsequent duty in another person’s life? The Church has not pronounced on this matter.

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