Devotion to St. Michael’s important just because of the divine role this archangel has been one of the great princes of Heaven and minister of God, considered the angel of repentance and justice, as well as leader of the heavenly host. It is invoked in situations protection against the dangers, the forces of evil and enemies.
The name Michael comes from Hebrew and means “Who is like God?”.
The beginning of this time of prayer is on 15 August and closes on 29 September, St. Michael the Archangel party.
To prepare for this 40 days devotion what is required:
Provide an altar to San Miguel with an image or picture of the angel ;
Light a candle before the image;
Make an act of penance;
Making the sign of the cross;
Pray this prayer every day.
Opening prayer for every day
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our refuge against the wickedness and snares of the devil. Lord, we earnestly ask you, and you, prince of the heavenly host, by the divine virtue, cast into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart of Jesus
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, have mercy on us.
Heavenly Father, You are God, have mercy on us.
Son, Redeemer of the world, which are God, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, which 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 God’s grace, pray for us.
St. Michael, perfect adorer of the Divine Word, pray for us.
St. Michael, crowned with honor and glory, pray for us.
Saint Michael, most powerful Prince of the armies of the Lord, pray for us.
St. Michael, standard-bearer of the Holy Trinity, pray for us.
St. Michael, guardian of Paradise, pray for us.
St. Michael, guide and consoler 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 Church Triumphant, pray for us.
St. Michael, Light of the Angels, pray for us.
St. Michael, bulwark of Christians, pray for us.
St. Michael, strength of those who fight the banner of the Cross, pray for us.
Saint Michael, light and confidence of souls at the last moment of life, pray for us.
St. Michael, very sure aid, pray for us.
St. Michael, our help in all adversities, pray for us.
Saint Michael, herald of the everlasting judgment, pray for us.
Saint Michael, consoler of souls in Purgatory, pray for us.
St. Michael, whom the Lord has charged to receive souls after death, pray for us.
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, forgive us, Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, hear us, Lord.
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, so that we are worthy of His promises.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, sanctify us, by a blessing always new, and grant us through the intercession of St. Michael, this wisdom which teaches us to lay up treasures in heaven and exchange the goods of this time for the eternal goods. You who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.
Consecration to St. Michael the Archangel
ACT OF CONSECRATION
TO SAINT MICHAEL.
Oh most Noble Prince of the Angelic Hierarchies
valorous warrior of Almighty God,
and zealous lover of His glory,
terror of the rebellious angels,
and love and delight of all the just ones,
my beloved Archangel Saint Michael,
desiring to be numbered among your devoted servants,
I, today offer and consecrate myself to you,
and place myself, my family,
and all I possess under your most powerful protection.I entreat you not to look at how little, I,
as your servant have to offer,
being only a wretched sinner,
but to gaze, rather,
with favorable evy at the heartfelt affection
with which this offering is made,
and remember that if from this day onward
I am under your patronage,
you must during all my life assist me,
and procure for me the pardon of my many grievous offenses, and sins,
the grace to love with all my heart my God,
my dear Saviour Jesus and my Sweet Mother Mary,
and obtain for me all the help necessary to arrive to my crown of glory.Defend me always from my spiritual enemies,
particularly in the last moments of my life.Come then oh Glorious Prince and succour me in my last struggle,
and with your powerful weapon
cast far from me and into the infernal abysses that prevaricator and proud angel
that one day you prostrated in the celestial battle.Saint Michael, defend us in our daily battle
so that we may not perish in the last Judgement.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle lest we perish in the judgment supreme.