Day 2 of 33 Consecration of St. Michael Archangel

Day 2 

Of Some Excellencies of the Great Prince Saint Michael the Archangel

Consider the ardent zeal of the Prince of Angels, Saint Michael,

prime minister of God, Governor of the Holy Church, and Protector of the

entire Catholic Religion, who has taken upon himself the patronage of men,

and wants to perform, by himself, for their good, all the duties that all nine choirs

could perform. Precisely for this reason, that strong and great Angel of the

Apocalypse, who, according to important scholars, is Saint Michael,

wore as a crown the Rainbow that has a variety of colors, because it is the

glory of this supreme Archangel to have the variety of offices of the three

Hierarchies and of the three orders of each one. Consider how Saint Michael

is the first of those seven Spirits so celebrated in divine letters, through whom,

Clement of Alexandria says, God presides over men, Saint Michael receiving,

immediately, from God, the orders and giving them to the others; They also make use

of inferior ministers to carry out their duties. Through this universal government, it is

up to Saint Michael to point out to each person the Angel who will guard them; and

we must give Saint Michael many thanks for the Angel he has given us.

This pious Prince is not content with designating a Guardian Angel for each 

person to guard and defend them, but on various occasions or in particular needs, 

or for the excellent virtues of some pure souls, he designates and sends more

Angels to guard, defend, and accompany them.

Grateful, then, for so many favors and such singular graces that we receive through 

the intercession of Saint Michael, we must be very devoted to him, 

considering his excellences, imitating his virtues, continuing his praises, 

and increasing the number of his devotees, and invoking him in all our needs

with confidence,  so that his protection and the great love with which he looks 

upon us may be effective.

Example:

In one of the oldest literary monuments of early Christianity, we are told an 

example that undoubtedly shows us the grandiose conception that the first 

Christians had of Saint Michael.

In the book entitled The Shepherd of Hermas, Hermas tells his Master or 

Shepherd about a heavenly vision he had had.

In this vision, a heavenly messenger appeared to him, armed with an axe, 

cutting the branches of a very large tree, whose height and beauty remained 

undiminished by the pruning. At the same time, he offered a branch to those 

sheltered under the tree.

Hermas earnestly asks his Shepherd to tell him the name of this mysterious 

figure. The Shepherd answers: This figure is the Angel Saint Michael, 

protector of your people; he is the one who engraves in the hearts of the

Divine Law represented by the tree, weighs the deeds of men, defends 

the good with his power, He offers the guilty a means of atoning for their 

sins and sends those who have fought against them to heaven.

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 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