Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle;
be our safeguard against
the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray:
and you, O prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
cast down to hell Satan and the other evil spirits,
who prowl through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.
the Patron
Saint Michael the Archangel
The name Michael means “Who is like to God?” (Mi-cha-el, lat. Quis ut Deus). In the battle fought in heaven against Satan and his followers, St. Michael lead the army of angels against the rebellion, casting evil spirits down to hell. Rv 12:7-12
Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as “one of the chief princes, and defender of God’s people” Dn 10:12-21; 12:1 and leader of the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. He has been especially honoured and invoked as patron and protector by the Church from the time of the Apostles.
Although he is always called “the Archangel,” the Greek Fathers and many others place him over all the angels – as Prince of the Seraphim. St. Michael is the patron of paratroopers and police.
Novena to Saint Michael the Archangel
Novena Reflection Day 9 (Sep 28)
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said about him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!”Nathanael said to him, “How do you know
Novena Reflection Day 8 (Sep 27)
When the wedding celebration was ended, Tobit called his son Tobias and said to him: “I will now declare the whole truth to you and
Novena Reflection Day 7 (Sep 26)
Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin pledged to be
Novena Reflection Day 6 (Sep 25)
(I mention of you in my prayers) that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom
Novena Reflection Day 5 (Sep 24)
In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. Above
Novena Reflection Day 4 (Sep 23)
When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and
Novena Reflection Day 3 (Sep 22)
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. When he had fasted forty days and forty nights,
Novena Reflection Day 2 (Sept 21)
In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to himself, and
Novena Reflection Day 1 (Sep 20)
In our reflections we will draw on the thoughts of Blessed Fr. Bronisław Markiewicz, who chose the Archangel Michael as the patron of the work,
Invite him into your life
Prayers to St Michael the Archangel
Do not delay!
Invoke the intercession of The choirs of Angels
Look for the protection of St. Michael
Used especially before the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel (September 29th)
Short
Version
Ask St. Michael to help you to choose God
Litany is a form of prayer used in services and processions, consisting of a number of petitions.
Offer yourself to
the care of St. Michael
Special dedication
Scapular
of St. Michael
The scapular is an external sign of having chosen Saint Michael the Archangel as our particular protector in the fight against sin and temptation.
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St. Michael's Shrine in Gargano, Italy
