Glorious Archangel Michael, Prince of the Heavenly hosts, valiant defender of the church, you are always ready to assist the people of God in time of adversity. Be with me now in my hour of difficulty that I may walk steadfastly along the way of discipleship. I have confidence that through your intercession the Lord will grant me all the spiritual graces and strength that I need to follow Jesus more closely, and that one day I may...
Read MoreMichaelmas gales assail the waning year, And Michael’s scale is true, his blade is bright. He strips dead leaves; and leaves the living clear To flourish in the touch and reach of light. Archangel bring your balance, help me turn Upon this turning world with you and dance In the Great Dance. Draw near, help me discern, And trace the hidden grace in change and chance. Angel of fire, Love’s fierce radiance, Drive through the deep until...
Read MoreHeavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of my family and for the many joys and blessings that have come to me through each of them. Help me to appreciate the uniqueness of each while celebrating the diversity of all. Through the intercession of Archangel Michael, I ask you to protect my family from the evils of this world. Grant us all the power to forgive when we have been hurt, and the humility to ask for forgiveness when we...
Read MoreGlorious Archangel Michael, guardian and defender of the church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of the church in this time of need. Guard her leaders with special care, and intercede for them that they may carry out their ministry in peace and joy. Obtain for them the spiritual gifts necessary to be true shepherds of the flocks given to their care. Ask God to give her priests the courage they need to meet the challenges of...
Read MoreWhen as the prince of angels puffed with pride stirred his seditious spirits to rebel: God chose for chief, his champion Michael: and gave him charge the host of Heaven to guide. And when the angels of the rebel’s side vanquished in battle from their glory fell, the pride of Heaven became the drake of hell, and in the dungeon of despair was tied. This dragon since let loose, God’s church assailed, and she by help of...
Read MoreA rchangel Michael , defend us in the day of battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and you, O Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. O glorious prince, Archangel Michael, chief and commander of the Heavenly Hosts, guardian of souls, conqueror of rebel...
Read MoreO glorious Prince of the Heavenly Host, Archangel Michael, defend us in the battle and in the fearful warfare that we are waging against the principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the evil spirits. Come to the assistance of men, whom Almighty God created immortal, making them in his own image and likeness, and redeeming them at a great price from the tyranny of Satan. Fight this day the battle...
Read MoreTheologians are of the opinion that Archangel Michael surpasses in glory and power all the other angels in Heaven and possesses in the highest and most perfect degree the zeal and the love peculiar to the highest Seraphim. The title, Archangel, does not, in accord with the words of Saints Peter and Jude Thaddeus, signify that Archangel Michael belongs to the choir of angels designated by that name, but that he is an angel of superior...
Read MoreArchangel Michael, Heaven’s glorious commissioner of police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God’s premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your Earthly force. Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment. Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, and friend to strangers, polite to bores, strict...
Read MoreDear Archangel Michael, your name means, “Who is like God?,” and it indicates that you remained faithful when others rebelled against God. Help police officers in our day who strive to stem the rebellion and evil that are rampant on all sides. Keep them faithful to their God as well as to their country and their fellow human beings....
Read MoreIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly armies, Michael the Archangel, defend us in our battle against principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the spirit of wickedness in the high places. Come to the assistance of men whom God has created to His likeness and whom He has redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of the devil....
Read MoreGlorious Archangel Michael, guardian and defender of the church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of his followers, against whom the powers of hell are unchained. Guard with special care our our bishops, our priests, our religious, and our lay people, and especially our children. Archangel Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the demon, and assist us especially at the hour of death. Help us...
Read MoreGlorious Archangel Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, who stands always ready to give assistance to the people of God, who fought with the dragon, the old serpent, and cast him out of Heaven, and now valiantly defends the church of God that the gates of hell may never prevail against her, I earnestly entreat you to assist me also, in the painful and dangerous conflict which I sustain against the same formidable foe. Be with me, O...
Read MoreO Glorious Prince of the Heavenly host, Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle and in the terrible warfare that we are waging against the principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the evil spirits. Come to the aid of man, whom Almighty God created immortal, made in His own image and likeness, and redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of Satan. Fight this day the battle of the Lord,...
Read MoreDear Michael, the Archangel, protect us, both body and soul from the Evil One, his followers, and anyone who would approach us with malicious intent. Protect us, our bodies, and our cars, as we travel about in our daily activities. Protect us, our bodies, our home, our property, and our possessions from all demonic retaliation. Father, if there are unholy angels in, on, near, or around us, nail and hold them fast and silence them. We...
Read MoreAct of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of Heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend you, my God, who is all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. The prayer starts O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help...
Read MoreMichael the Archangel, invincible Prince of the Angelic Hosts and glorious protector of the church, I greet you and praise you for that splendor with which God has adorned you so richly. I thank God for the great graces he has bestowed on you, especially to remain faithful when Lucifer and his followers rebelled, and to battle victoriously for the honor of God and the divinity of the Son of Man. Archangel Michael, I consecrate to...
Read MoreArchangel Michael, loyal champion of God, I turn to you with confidence and seek your powerful intercession. For the love of God, who has made you so glorious in grace and power, please hear my prayer. You know the value of my soul in the eyes of God. May no stain of evil ever disfigure its beauty. Help me to conquer the evil spirit that tempts me. I desire to imitate your loyalty to God, and your great love for God and men. Since...
Read MoreMichael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and the snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. ...
Read MoreIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Opening Prayer Archangel Michael, we honor you as a powerful protector of the church and guardian of our souls. Inspire us with your humility, courage, and strength that we may reject sin and perfect our love for our Heavenly Father. In your strength and humility, slay the evil and pride in our hearts so that nothing will keep us from God. Daily Prayers Day One...
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