The Chaplet of Saint Michael the Archangel

 Saint Michael the Archangel is not a saint, but rather an angel and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank. Saint Michael has four main responsibilities or offices, as we know from sacred scripture and Christian tradition.

  • The first is to combat Satan.

  • The second is to escort the faithful to heaven at their hour of death.

  • The third is to be a champion of all Christians, and the Church itself.

  • And the fourth is to call men from life on Earth to their heavenly judgment.

Very little is known about Saint Michael other than what we know from scriptures, which themselves are sparse. In Daniel, Saint Michael is mentioned twice. The first time as one who helped Daniel, and the second time he is mentioned with regard to the end times of the world when he will stand for the "children of thy people." His next mention comes in the Epistle of Saint Jude, where Saint Michael is said to guard the tombs of Moses and Eve and has contended with Satan over the body of Moses. The final mention is in Revelation, where Saint Michael and his angels, do battle with the dragon.

There are other scriptures where Saint Michael is implied, but not mentioned by name, such as the angel; who defends the gate to Paradise, who defends against Balaam, and "who routed the army of Sennacherib."

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Today, Saint Michael is invoked for protection, especially from lethal enemies. He is also the patron of soldiers, police and doctors. This audio prayer is dedicated to all law enforcement who risk their lives every day to protect mankind.

Needing to find a meditation for this Chaplet audio prayer, I made up this easy little tune, you will find sheet music below, free to download, please pray it and share it with others. Michelle

The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel is written by Pope Leo the 13th who had a disturbing demonic dream, witnessing the evil spirits boast about Satan’s plan to destroy our church, the Pontiff was so horrified he wrote the prayer to combat evil. The prayer was written in 1884 and is prayed after Holy Mass’ around the world. Since the prayer has been written the church still stands and has survived many wars.

The Saint Michael Chaplet was written by Antónia d'Astónaco a portuguese Carmelite sister who had a vision of Saint Michael asking her to honor him with 9 salutations to the 9 choirs of angels. Saint Michael promises if we recite the chaplet daily, when approaching Holy communion you will be escorted by 9 angels from the 9 choirs, lifelong assistance of all the Holy angels and deliverance from purgatory for themselves and relation.

The Chaplet

Invocation

O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father as it was in the beginning is now and forever shall be , a world without end. Amen

Salutations

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen.  1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim may the Lord grant us the grace to leave the ways of sin and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen. 1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen. 1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly passions. Amen. 1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues may the Lord preserve us from evil and falling into temptation. Amen. 1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers may the Lord protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.  1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.  1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works in order that we may attain the glory of Heaven.
Amen.  1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted in the life to come to Heaven.
Amen. 1 Our Father 3 Hail Mary’s

Say one Our Father in honor of each of the following leading Angels: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael and our Guardian Angel.

O glorious 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, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.

Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ, 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, has appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael Prince of Your Church, make us worthy, we ask You, 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 Your Presence. This we ask through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel defend us in battle and pray for us!