The 40 days of St. Michael is a devotion that gained much strength in the Church as a prayer of intercession. We of the New Song (Canção Nova) community have for a long time prayed these prayer these forty days that preceding the Feast of the Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Rafael, that is commemorated on the 29th of September. Therefore, I want to bring here in this post the prayers in case you also desire to pray with us.
God Bless You!
Fr Clovis
40 Days of St. Michael
1. Sacrifice to God a personal sacrifice
2. Light a blessed candle
3. Pray the prayers below all the days.
Litany of St Michael
Lord, have mercy on us!
Jesus Christ have mercy on us!
Lord, have mercy on us!
Jesus Christ, hear us!
Jesus Christ, help us
Celestial Father, that you are God,
Have mercy on us!
Son, Redeemer of the world, you are God, have mercy on us
Holy Spirit, who is God, have mercy on us!
Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us!
St. Michael, pray for us
St. Michael, filled with grace from God, pray for us
St. Michael, Perfect adorer of the Divine Word,
St. Michael, crown of honor and of glory
St. Michael, powerful Prince of the Lord’s army
St. Michael, standard bearer of the Holy Trinity,
St. Michael, guardian of paradise,
St. Michael, guide and consoler of the people of Israel
St. Michael, Splendor and strength of the Church militant,
St. Michael, honor and joy of the Church triumphant,
St. Michael, light of angels,
St. Michael, bulwark of Christians,
St. Michael, strength of those that combat for the standard of the Cross,
St. Michael, light and confidence of souls in the ultimate moment of life,
St. Michael, certain help,
St. Michael, our help in all adversities,
St. Michael, Herald of the eternity.
St. Michael, consoler of the souls that are in Purgatory.
St. Michael, whom the Lord entrusted to receive the souls after death,
St. Michael, Our prince,
St. Michael, our advocate, pray for us!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, pardon us, Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, attend us, Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.
Christ hear us!
Christ attend us!
V: Pray for us, O Glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Christ!
R. In order that we may be worth of His promises. Amen.
Prayer of St. Michael
St. Michael Archangel, protect us in battle, cover us with your shield against the the wiles and snares of the devil. Subdue him, God instantly we ask you, and you of Prince of the celestial army, through divine power, cast into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits that walk through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, sanctify-us, through a blessing always new, and grant us, through the intercession of St Michael, the wisdom that teaches us to lay up riches of Heaven, and to exchange the goods of time for those of eternity, you that live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.
Translated from Portuguese