21 of 33 Day Consecration to St. Michael

Day 21
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 21
SAINT MICHAEL, 
PRINCE OF THE ANGELIC MILITIES
Point One
Consider and understand the greatness of the Archangel 
Saint Michael, knowing that he occupies the highest rank 
in the army of Angels destined for the service of God. 
The Holy Spirit tells us in the Book of Daniel that
Saint Michael is one of the first Prince. The 
Holy Church repeats this in the office of the Holy 
Archangel himself: Prince of the Host of Angels
and adds that the Angels pay homage to him. Sacred 
Scripture, while referring to the other celestial spirits
simply as Angels. When speaking of Saint Michael, 
calls him, through the mouth of Saint Paul, "Archangel," 
as if recognizing the greatness of his dignity and excellence. 
Invoke him, Christian, with fervor; venerate him, love him, 
make him your intercessor in the presence of God, 
and trust in his kind patronage.
Second Point
The Holy Archangel earned this greatness through the 
Zeal with which he defended the adorable name of the 
Lord before all others. God desired to be served promptly 
and loved above all things, and Saint Michael was the first 
to bear witness to his love and the will he had totally 
consecrated to God, from the very first moment of his 
creation, annihilating himself before the Divine Majesty 
with complete submission of his will to the supreme will 
of his God and Creator.
He was also the first to surrender himself absolutely 
and without reserve to his Lord. Saint Michael had 
already been created with greater splendor, beauty, 
and enlightenment than most of the Angels, just like 
Lucifer; but Lucifer was filled with pride because of his 
excellent gifts, while Michael dominated the spirit of 
pride and humbled himself all the more, the higher he
was elevated above the other Angels. For this reason 
he was exalted above all, because he surpassed all in 
the virtues, which he practiced, overcoming himself 
and defeating the rebellious Archangel, who, 
through his fault, became the Prince of demons.  
Learn, from the example of this glorious Archangel, 
to resist temptations, to humble yourself, and 
to love God above all things.
Example
Another of the principal offices that our ancestors 
recognized in Saint Michael was that of guardian 
and zealous guardian of our churches. Many times,
this zealous Archangel severely punished the irreverence’s
and faults committed in the temples. 
The following story, well known in the Middle Ages and
which we see recorded by various authors, fully confirms
these pious beliefs:  A young man named Colibert, 
driven by great curiosity, wanted to spend a night in 
the church, to observe what was happening in the temple 
during the hours of darkness. In vain, the priests tried to 
dissuade him from his attempt. Colibert found a way to hide 
and remain locked in the church at night. But behold, 
around midnight,
Saint Michael, the Blessed Virgin, and Saint Peter 
Appeared in the middle of the church. The Archangel 
severely reprimanded the young man for his audacity. 
Filled with terror, he felt a cold sweat cover his body, 
experienced mortal terror, and tried to hide in a corner. 
But the Blessed Virgin consoled him, gently rebuking 
him and allowing him to leave the temple. Upon leaving, 
he fell to the ground as if dead. He repented of his mistake.
Thus he escaped being punished more severely by 
Saint Michael.
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