St. Michael Chaplet

Act of Contrition (on Medal):

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love.

I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

V/. O God, come to my assistance R/. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory Be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and ever.

First Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may God make us worthy to receive into our hearts the fire of His perfect charity. Amen. Our Father … (3x)

Second Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may God vouchsafe to grant us grace to abandon the ways of sin and follow the path of Christian perfection. Amen. Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

Third Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones, may God infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen. Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

Fourth Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations, may God give us grace to govern our senses and correct our unruly passions. Amen. Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

Fifth Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may God keep us from falling into temptation and deliver us from evil. Amen. Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

Sixth Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers, may God vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen. Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

Seventh Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities, may God fill our hearts with a true spirit of obedience. Amen. Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

Eight Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may God give us perseverance in faith and in all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen. Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

Ninth Salutation: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels, may God vouchsafe to grant that they may protect us during life and after death may lead us into the everlasting glory of Heaven. Amen. Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

In honor of St. Michael: Our Father … In honor of St. Gabriel: Our Father … In honor of St. Raphael: Our Father … In honor of our Guardian Angel: Our Father …

Concluding (on Medal):

OGLORIOUS 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, thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil, who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.

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

Almighty and Everlasting God, Who by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, hast appointed the most glorious Archangel, St. Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered from all our enemies that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

ST. MICHAEL the 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, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and All Angels

Leaders of the heavenly armies, although we are unworthy, we always beseech you, to fortify us by your and to shelter us beneath the wings of your sublime glory. Watch over us who bow to you and cry out fervently:

Deliver us from danger, for you are the commanders of the powers on high.

Troparion for Saint Michael and the Holy Angels •••••••

Prayer to St. Gabriel

OBLESSED Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee, do thou intercede for us at the throne of divine mercy in our present necessities, that as thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation, so through thy prayers and patronage in Heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same, and sing the praise of God forever in the land of the living. Amen. •••••••

Prayer to St. Raphael for Help

OBLESSED St. Raphael, Archangel, we beseech thee to help us in all our needs and trials of this life, as thou, through the power of God, didst restore sight and give guidance to young Tobit. We humbly seek thine aid and intercession, that our souls may be healed, our bodies protected from all ills, and that through divine grace we may be made fit to dwell in the eternal Glory of God in heaven. Amen. •••••••

Prayers to Guardian Angel

ANGEL of God, my guardian dear, Lord give thy Angels every day, to whom God’s love commits me here. command to guard us on our way, Ever this [day/night], be at my side, and bid them every evening keep, to light, to guard, to rule, to guide. their watch around us while we sleep. Amen. Amen. •••••••

Prayers to Guardian Angel for Spiritual Protection

Lord, stretch out Your mighty hand and Your sublime and holy arm, and in Your watchful care look down upon me, Your creature, and send down upon me a peaceful angel, a mighty angel, a guardian of soul and body, who will rebuke and drive away every evil and unclean demon from me. For You alone are Lord, Most High, almighty, and blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.

St. John Chrysostom