29 of 33 Day Consecration to St. Michael
Day 29
Begginers Prayer
Having made the Sign of the Cross and
kneeling preferably before the
Blessed Sacrament or the image of
Saint Michael the Archangel,
raising your heart to God, who is present,
and bowing deeply in spirit,
you will say every day:
Act of Contrition
My Lord Jesus Christ, true God and true man,
I am heartily sorry for having
offended You; I firmly resolve never to sin again,
to abstain from all occasions
of sin, to go to confession and do penance.
I offer You, Lord, my life, works,
and labors in satisfaction for all my sins.
Amen.
Daily Prayer:
Lord God of heaven and earth, God of Angels,
Archangels, and Principalities; God of Powers,
Virtues, and Dominions; God of Thrones,
Cherubim, and Seraphim;
who ceaselessly praise and bless
Your Holy Name and fulfill the commands of
Your sovereign Majesty, surrounding
Your exalted Throne, and offering You,
as a sweet-smelling aroma,
the incense of our prayers,
which we now address to You,
we humbly beg You to accept.
We beseech You,
through the glory and intercession
of the glorious Saint Michael,
that You deign to grant us Your assistance,
and keep us safe from the snares,
deceits, and power of Satan and
all infernal spirits.
May God arise, and may His enemies
be destroyed through Jesus Christ,
Our Lord. Amen.
Day 29
DEDICATION TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
The Holy Mother Church, grateful for the great
benefits that Saint Michael the Archangel and,
under his command, the Holy Angels continually
distribute and lavish on behalf of the holy faith and
all its children, dedicates this day, the
solemnity and Divine Office, in honor of
Saint Michael and his Holy Angels of all the
celestial hierarchies, which
are three in number, divided into nine
Angelic Choirs: Angels, Archangels, Virtues,
Powers, Principalities, Dominions,
Thrones, Cherubim, and Seraphim. These
names console faithful souls, just by
mentioning them, and compel us to
remember the many and singular benefits
we all receive from his goodness and
generous vigilance and care,
especially from the glorious Prince Saint Michael.
God has willed, in various places and times,
to work wonderful things through the intercession
and ministry of this blessed Prince of the Church,
so that all the faithful may know that they are under his
protection and be very devoted to him,
turning to him in their troubles and needs.
In church histories, we read of several
apparitions of Saint Michael the Archangel.
This is attested by the many churchesconsecrated to the Lord
in his memory, both in the East and the West.
We owe great miracles and wonders to the heavenly
Prince Saint Michael, who, strong in battle,
obtained victory, and continues to exercise the same office,
and will do so until the end of the world with all souls,
until the end of each one of their lives.
What would become of these poor souls,
in danger of death,
if the glorious Saint Michael did not protect
them in the fierce battleof death?
What would become of so many dangers that surround us
in life, if Saint Michael and his holy Angels
did not favor us and free us from them?
Not only those we know,
but also countless ones we do not know.
And Saint Michael favors not
only individual souls, but also communities,
towns, cities, religious congregations,
universities, and chairs of the doctrine
of Jesus Christ, which the infernal dragon
most attacks to prevent the preservation
and growth of faith and the sanctification
of Christian souls and virtues. How many
thanks shall we give to the Heavenly Father,
who has left us this powerful help, from the
depths of his mercy? How can we express
our gratitude for the immense goodness
and charity with which he watches over
us and our well-being?
Let us be grateful for so many benefits;
and let us know how to take advantage of the powerful
help of Saint Michael,
turning to him with great trust and asking him from
the bottom of our hearts to come to our aid.
Example
September 29th, consecrated by the
Church to celebrate the solemn feast of
Saint Michael, is also memorable for the
great favors that Saint Michael usually
bestows on his devotees on that day.
Among them, we will mention the following:
In the year 1568, the Prince of Condé,
driven by his pride and ambition, after
deserting the Catholic ranks, placed
himself at the head of the French
Calvinists and rose up in war against
Charles IX, his sovereign, and against all Catholics in France.
The struggle was terrible.
The Calvinists, supported by
Protestants from outside and within,
were assured of victory.
The Catholics were terrified.
In those critical moments,
everyone remembered Saint Michael,
the conqueror of Satan and all errors and heresies,
and decided to invoke him in a most solemn manner.
On September 29, an unprecedented
prayer service was held in Paris in honor of
Saint Michael.
The entire Court, a large number
of Bishops, the religious orders,
and an innumerable crowd of faithful formed
the magnificent procession.
Amidst the authorities, pressed by the crowd,
the illustrious relics of all the Churches of the
capital of France were carried.
Piety and fervor filled every heart and soul.
The most glorious Archangel could not ignore
so many fervent prayers.
The war began: Saint Michael's patronage in favor of the
Catholics was palpable. Finally, the day of the
pitched battle arrived that would give victory to
one side or the other. It actually took place at Jarnac.
There, the Catholics annihilated the
Calvinists or Huguenots in a brilliant victory that ended the
war. Saint Michael gave triumph to his devotees.
Final Prayer for Every Day
O God, our refuge and strength!
We supplicantly implore your mercy,
so that through the intercession of the ever-
Immaculate Virgin and our Mother, Mary,
and of the glorious Saint Michael the Archangel,
you may deign to help us against Satan and all other
unclean spirits who infest the world for the
harm of mankind and the ruin of souls.
Cast them into the abyss and remove them
from us forever. Amen.
3 Our Fathers with 3 Hail Mary’s and a 3 Glory Be's.
Litany of Saint Michael
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.(repeat after each line),
God, the Son, the Redeemer of the world,
God, the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us. (repeat after each line)
Saint Michael,
Saint Michael, abundant font of divine wisdom,
Saint Michael, most perfect adorer of the Divine Word,
Saint Michael, whom God crowned with honor and glory,
Saint Michael, most powerful Prince of the heavenly host,
Saint Michael, standard-bearer of the Most Holy Trinity,
Saint Michael, guardian of Paradise,
Saint Michael, guide and consoler of the People of God,
Saint Michael, splendor and fortitude of the Church Militant,
Saint Michael, honor and joy of the Church Triumphant,
Saint Michael, light of the Angels,
Saint Michael, protection of orthodox people,
Saint Michael, strength of those who fight under the standard of the Cross,
Saint Michael, light and hope of souls near death,
Saint Michael, our most sure aid,
Saint Michael, help in our adversities,
Saint Michael, herald of the everlasting judgment,
Saint Michael, consoler of souls languishing in purgatory,
Saint Michael, receiver of the souls of the elect after death,
Saint Michael, our prince,
Saint Michael, our defender,
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
Pray for us Saint Michael the Archangel
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O Lord Jesus Christ, may your continual blessing sanctify us, and grant us through the intercession of Saint Michael the wisdom that teaches us to lay up our treasure in Heaven and choose eternal goods over those of this world. Thou, who lives and reigns forever. Amen
