The angel frees St. Peter continued

This is the fourth post in this series on the Guardian Angel Tea party. You can access the previous entries by clicking: First Post, Second Post , Third post

6. Candy necklaces
Represent the chains of St. Peter broken by the angel.

Suddenly the angel of the Lord stood by him and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and awakened him, saying, "Get up quickly." The chains fell from his wrists.
Acts 12:7

At this point in the party, I should have taken out my bible and read from the Acts of the Apostles, one of my favorite books to listen to on tape. (I’ll remember to read it at next year’s party.) The stories are full of miracles and even amusing anecdotes. This episode describing St. Peter’s release from jail contains both elements.

The candy bracelets were Halloween favors. Prior to the party I chopped off the ghost and attached a card with red curling ribbon that said,
"Pray to your Guardian Angels everyday."

The bracelets, ribbon and cards looked attractive in a glass trifle bowl. The children were really looking forward to receiving them.

I handed out the bracelets and asked the children to make a resolution to pray daily to their angels. I asked them to decide on a good time to do this. I had decided we were going to add this prayer to our breakfast prayer routine and I made this suggestion.

I’m happy to say that the Angel tea party has jump-started our devotion to our angels. We’re praying the angel prayer in the morning and at bedtime.

Link to Artwork:
STEENWYCK, Hendrick van the Younger
The Liberation of St Peter
1619
Oil on copper, 48,3 x 66 cm (irregular)
Royal Collection, Windsor

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