Devotion of St. Michael the Archangel

The Devotion to St. Michael the Archangel is recited daily, between August 15 and September 29, the Feast of St. Michael. Can also be recited at other times of year for a period of 40 days.

To prepare for this Lent is necessary:

* Light a blessed candle before an image or print of St. Michael the Archangel
* Give a penance for 40 days;
* Make the sign of the cross;
* Pray these prayers every day:

Lent of St. Michael

OPENING PRAYER FOR EVERY DAY

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our refuge against the wickedness and snares of the devil. Order him, God, earnestly we ask, and thou, O prince of the heavenly militia, by divine power, cast into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! (3x)

Litany OF SAN MIGUEL

Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Heavenly Father, you are God, have mercy on us.
Son, Redeemer of the World, which are God, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, You are God, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, who are one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
St. Michael, pray for us.
St. Michael, full of the grace of God, pray for us.
St. Michael, perfect adorer of the Divine Word, pray for us.
St. Michael, crowned with glory and honor, pray for us.
St. Michael, most powerful Prince of the armies of the Lord, pray for us.
St. Michael, flagship of the Holy Trinity, pray for us.
St. Michael, guardian of Paradise, pray for us.
St. Michael, guide and comforter of the Israeli people, pray for us.
St. Michael, splendor and fortress of the Church Militant, pray for us.
St. Michael, honor and joy of the triumphant Church, pray for us.
St. Michael, light of Angels, pray for us.
St. Michael, bulwark of Christians, pray for us.
St. Michael, strength of those who fight for the standard of the Cross, pray for us.
St. Michael, light and confidence of souls at the last moment of life, pray for us.
St. Michael, very sure help, pray for us.
St. Michael, our help in all adversities, pray for us.
St. Michael, herald of eternal judgment, pray for us.
St. Michael, consoling the souls in Purgatory, pray for us.
St. Michael, whom the Lord has charged to receive the souls in Purgatory,
St. Michael, our prince, pray for us.
St. Michael, our advocate, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, graciously hear us, Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Christ, that we may be worthy of His promises.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, sanctify us, for ever new blessing and grant us through the intercession of St. Michael, that wisdom which teaches us to lay up riches of heaven and exchanging goods by the time of eternity. You who live and reign for ever and ever.

At the end, say it is:

One Our Father in honor of St. Gabriel.
One Our ​​Father in honor of St. Michael the Archangel.
One Our Father in honor of St Rafael.

Glorious St. Michael, chief and prince of the heavenly hosts, faithful guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, lover of  the house of God, our admirable guide after Christ; you, whose excellence and virtues are eminent, deign to free us from all ills, all of us who have recourse to thee with confidence and make for your unparalleled protection, which increasingly leap ahead in faithfulness in serving God.

V. Pray for us, O blessed St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Christ.
R. That we may be worthy of His promises.

Prayer: God, almighty and eternal, that by a prodigy of goodness and mercy for the salvation of men, chosen for the Prince of Your Church the glorious Archangel Saint Michael, make us worthy, we ask you this, to be preserved from all our enemies, so that at the hour of our death no one can disturb us, but it is given us to be introduced by him in the presence of powerful and august Your Majesty, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Consecration to St. Michael the Archangel

O most noble Prince of the Angels, valiant warrior of the Most High, a zealous defender of the glory of the Lord, terror of rebel spirits, love and delight of all the righteous angels, my dearly beloved Archangel Michael, wishing I part number of your servants and devotees, consecrate myself to you today, give me and offer me and put me to myself, my family and all that belongs to me, under your most powerful protection. It’s small supply of my service, being as I am a miserable sinner, but you great affection of my heart; Remember that from now on I’m under your livelihood and you must assist me in my life and get me the forgiveness of my many and grievous sins, the grace of loving God with all my heart, my dear Savior Jesus Christ and my Mother Mary, obtain for me those aids that are necessary for me the crown of eternal glory. Defend me from the enemies of the soul, especially at the hour of death. Come, O glorious prince, watching me in the last fight, and with your powerful weapon cast him away, plunging into the depths of hell, that breaker of promises in heaven.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle so that we perish not in the last judgement.