St. Michael the Archangel

Archangel Michael defeating Satan by Carlo
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St.
Michael the Archangel
St. Michael is an
archangel in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition. He is
viewed as the field commander of the Army of God. He is
mentioned by name in the Book of Daniel, the Book
of Jude and the Book of Revelation. In the book of Daniel,
Michael appears as "one of the chief princes" who in
Daniel's vision comes to the angel Gabriel's aid in his
contest with the angel of Persia (Dobiel), and is also
described there as the advocate of Israel and "great prince
who stands up for the children of your [Daniel's] people".
The Talmudic tradition
rendered Michael's name as meaning "Who is like El?" ("Who
is like God?"), As a question, it is understood as being
rhetorical, implying the answer, "No one is like God."
The feast of these angels is
celebrated on September 29. Within the hierarchy of the
angels, at the highest level, St. Michael is a princely
Seraph. The word archangel comes from the Greek words
arche (prince) and angelos (messenger). The
prophet Daniel (12: 1) called him "Michael the great
prince who shall rise at the time of the end."
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Following
is the prayer to the Archangel Michael (English and
Spanish):
A Prayer to Saint Michael
Saint
Michael, Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the
other evil spirits who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
-- Pope
Leo XIII
Oración a San Miguel
San Miguel
Arcángel,
Defiéndenos en la batalla;
Sé nuestra protección contra la maldad y los engaños del
diablo.
Que Dios lo reprenda, es nuestra humilde oración.
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Y puedas, O
príncipe de los Seres Celestiales, por el poder de Dios,
echar a Satanás al infierno, así como a todos los demás
espíritus
que vagan por el mundo
buscando la ruina de las almas. Amen.
Sacratísimo
Corazón de Jesús,
Ten piedad de nosotros.
En el nombre del Padre y del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo.
Amen.
Second
prayer to St. Michael:
O glorious
prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King
and our admirable conductor,
you who shine with excellence
and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil,
who turn to you with confidence
and enable us by your gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
Amen.
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The Novenas to Saint Michael
are prayed on nine consecutive days, as any other Novena,
and is prayed with specific intention.
First Novena
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Saint Michael the Archangel,
loyal champion of God and His People.
I turn to you with confidence
and seek your powerful intercession.
For the love of God,
Who made you so glorious in grace and power,
and for the love of the Mother of Jesus, the Queen of the
Angels,
be pleased to hear our prayer.
You know the value of our souls in the eyes of God.
May no stain of evil ever disfigure its beauty.
Help us to conquer the evil spirit who tempts us.
We desire to imitate your loyalty to God and Holy Mother
and your great love for God and people.
And since you are God’s messenger for the care of His
people,
we entrust to you these special intentions:
...specific
intentions are stated here....
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Lord, hear and grant our
special intentions for this Novena.
Amen.
Second Novena
Glorious Saint 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 Holy Father,
the Pope, and our bishops, priests,
all our religious and lay people,
and especially the children.
Saint 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 achieve the happiness
of beholding God face to face
for all eternity. Amen.
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Saint Michael,
intercede for me with God
in all my necessities,
especially.... "the intention is stated here"
Obtain for me a favorable outcome
in the matter I recommend to you.
Mighty prince of the heavenly host,
and victor over rebellious spirits,
remember me for I am weak and sinful
and so prone to pride and ambition.
Be for me, I pray,
my powerful aid in temptation and difficulty,
and above all do not forsake me
in my last struggle with the powers of evil.
Amen.
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Chaplet
The
Chaplet of St. Michael is a Chaplet attributed to a
private revelation by Saint Michael to the Carmelite nun
Antonia d'Astonac in 1751. The chaplet was approved by Pope
Pius IX in 1851, and was granted indulgences.
The
chaplet consists of nine salutations, one for each choir of
angels. An Our Father and three Hail Marys are said on each
decade. It concludes with four Our Fathers, honoring Saints
Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and the Guardian Angel. The
chaplet is begun with an act of contrition and is concluded with a prayer to
Saint Michael. An act of contrition is a Christian prayer
that expresses sorrow for sins. It may be used in a
liturgical service or be used privately, especially in
connection with an examination of conscience.
The Chaplet of St. Michael
is said to provide great benefits for those who pray it
often it is reputed to bring continuous assistance from
Saint Michael the Archangel and the company of one angel of
each of the nine celestial choirs when approaching
communion.
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Act
of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily
sorry
for having offended Thee
and I detest my sins
above every other evil
because they displease
Thee, my God,
Who, in Thy infinite
wisdom,
art so deserving of all
my love
and I firmly resolve
with the help of Thy
grace
never more to offend Thee
and to amend my life.
Amen.
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| Michael the
Archangel. A 13th-century Byzantine icon from the Monastery
of St. Catherine, Sinai. |
Guido Reni's
(1575-1672) archangel Michael (in the Capuchin church of
Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome, 1636) tramples Satan. A
mosaic of the same painting decorates St. Michael's Altar
within St. Peter's Basilica. Oil on canvas. |
Archangel
Michael and the monk Archippus at Chonae. Icon, probably of
constantinoplian origin. First half of the 12th century.
37.5 x 30.7 cm |
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