4 of 33 Day Consecration to St. Michael

Day 4
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 4

Saint Michael Defends the Honor of God

We consider that Saint Michael was horrified to see the impious attack

 of the rebel angels, and raising against them the holy banner of fidelity

 and justice, with the words "quis ut Deus?": "Who is like God?" He 

fought against the infernal dragon and his rebel angels, banishing 

them from heaven and precipitating them into hell, earning for this

noble action the singular blazon of Captain General of the armies 

of God, which is the first office of Saint Michael, and the

most celebrated title given to him by the saints and the Church, 

which also calls him Prince of the Heavenly Host.

What a well-deserved title for such a victory!

And what glory for Saint Michael after such a remarkable triumph!

David returned in great glory after his victory over the giant, 

when the women of Israel sang: Saulslew a thousand, and David

 ten thousand. But much more glorious did Saint Michael return 

to Heaven after having defeated not a thousand, nor ten thousand, 

but innumerable Angels, each of whom is a giant of greater strength

than all men.  

We too, as children of God, whose honor and glory you defended, 

rejoice in having you as our Heavenly Prince, our leader and 

defender; we promise to invoke you morning and night, in public 

and in private, in temptations and in dangers, at all times and 

in all places.

 Example

The historian Nicephorus tells us of another famous apparition 

of the Archangel Michael.

This apparition was granted to the Emperor Constantine himself.

 He saw Saint Michael surrounded by glory and majesty and

heard the Archangel say to him: "I am Michael, 

commander-in-chief of the God of hosts. I am the one who helped

 you defeat your enemies, who were also enemies of my God."

Constantine, grateful, built two temples near Constantinople in

 honor of Saint Michael. In one of them, he built an altar 

of extraordinary value and magnificence, dedicated to the 

Prince of the Heavenly Host. This temple became famous

 for the great wonders that the Archangel Michael worked there.

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