Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
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Intercessory Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Prayer to Saint Michael the ArchangelSaint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle,
be our protection against the malice 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 evil spirits
who wander through the world
seeking the ruin of souls.Amen.
Saint Michael the Archangel is recognized in Christianity for being the guardian and protector of God's church and people. With those words in mind, the following biblical prophecy is connected to our current time: "At that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people; It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book. But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, And those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever. As for you Daniel, keep secret the message and seal the book until the end time; many shall fall away and evil shall increase." Daniel 12:1,3-4
In Revelation 12:7-8 the following is noted: "Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back, but they did not prevail and there was no longer any place for them in heaven."
The violence in the middle east and break down of law and order in nations can also be attributed to a spiritual realm being manifested through forces of darkness, which in turn is influencing the irrational behavior of society. Scripture says: "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." 1 Peter 5:8
Trust in God and pray; He will answer and deliver you from adversaries with His perfect timing. For more information, please visit the following link to view a miraculous Cross of Light, photographed in 2005 by Loci B. Lenar, which he believes is connected to Saint Michael the Archangel's Protection.
The following excerpt from Wikipedia the free Encyclopedia is regarding the Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel:
The Prayer to Saint Michael is used mainly by Catholics, which is addressed to Michael the Archangel. (However, anyone can use the prayer)
Pope Leo XIII added it in 1886 to the Leonine Prayers, which he had directed to be said after Low Mass two years earlier. The practice of reciting these prayers after Mass was suppressed in 1964.
However, Pope John Paul II referred to the St Michael prayer in his Regina Coeli address of 24 April 1994 as follows:
"May prayer strengthen us for the spiritual battle that the Letter to the Ephesians speaks of: 'Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might'' (Ephesians 6:10). The Book of Revelation refers to this same battle, recalling before our eyes the image of St Michael the Archangel (cf. Revelation 12:7). Pope Leo XIII certainly had this picture in mind when, at the end of the last century, he brought in, throughout the Church, a special prayer to St Michael: 'Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil...' Although this prayer is no longer recited at the end of Mass, I ask everyone not to forget it and to recite it to obtain help in the battle against the forces of darkness and against the spirit of this world."
Regarding intercessory prayers to angels and saints, scripture says the following: And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand. Revelation 8:3-4 (KJV)
Angels and saints both intercede before the throne of God on behalf of all who pray for the Lord's assistan. The beautiful stained glass window of Archangel Michael can be seen inside the entrance way of the Church of Saint Michael, Netcong, New Jersey, USA.
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Our Lady's Request: Consecrate the World to Saint Michael the Archangel's Protection
By Loci B. Lenar
On February 26, 2015, I received a spiritual locution/message from Our Blessed Mother regarding the violence being seen and reported by news services throughout the world, especially in the Middle East.
Through prayerful discernment, Our Lady is requesting that our Holy Father, Pope Francis - consecrate our world to Saint Michael the Archangel's protection. Through prayer and the intercession of Our Lady and St. Michael the Archangel - Our Lord Jesus will mitigate lawlessness and violence in nations. I believe this will help to move forward and hasten the era of peace as promised by Our Lady of Fatima.
(Note: This consecration requires not only our Pope, but the participation of clergy and church parishes as well.)
On July 5, 2013, Pope Francis consecrated Vatican City to St. Michael the Archangel's protection and to St. Joseph. Pope Francis said, "In consecrating Vatican City State to St. Michael the Archangel, I ask him to defend us from the evil one and banish him."
Scripture says the following regarding God's reign of peace: Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and locked and sealed it over him, so that he would deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be let out for a little while. Revelation 20:1-3
In addition, I believe it's important for all church parishes to begin reciting the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel either before or after mass. Recite the prayer with your families and for our world. God will answer our prayers with his perfect timing.
I've shared this locution with my spiritual advisor, Fr. Richard Tartaglia of Saint Mary's Church, Denville, NJ, USA.
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