St Michael prayer represents a call for divine intervention against dark forces and a plea for strength and protection in times of spiritual struggle. By reciting this prayer, believers align themselves with the forces of good, symbolized by St. Michael, and reinforce their faith in God’s power to overcome any form of evil or adversity. This prayer is a testament to trust in heavenly assistance and the belief in the triumph of good over evil.
St Michael the Archangel is one of the greatest of the archangels. He is considered a healing angel, a protector, and the leader of the army of God against the forces of evil. The feast day of the St Archangel Michael is 29 September.
Archangel Michael Prayer for Protection
“St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
St Michael the Archangel Prayer Latin
There is a short, ancient prayer of Saint Michael that all exorcists know and use.
“Sancte Michael Archangele,
defende nos in proelio;
contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium.
Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur:
tuque, Princeps militiae Caelestis,
satanam aliosque spiritus malignos,
qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo,
divina virtute in infernum detrude. Amen.”
Invoking Protection and Strength
The prayer is a powerful tool for those overwhelmed by life’s challenges or spiritual struggles. It serves as a reminder that we are not alone in our battles and that divine assistance is always at hand. By invoking St. Michael, believers seek to fortify themselves with God’s strength and shield themselves from negative influences.
Integrating the Prayer into Daily Life
- In Times of Fear or Temptation. The St. Michael prayer can provide comfort and reassurance when faced with fear, temptation, or spiritual doubt.
- For Protection. It can be recited daily for personal protection or the protection of loved ones.
- During Spiritual Warfare. In moments of spiritual warfare, where one feels the presence of evil, this prayer is a powerful declaration of faith and a call for heavenly intervention.
Archangel Michael in the Bible
Michael’s name appears five times in the Bible.
- St. Michael is mentioned in the Book of Daniel when Prophet Daniel had a vision after the period of fasting. Daniel 12:13-31 says that he saw an angel who identifies Michael as the protector of Israel, and Daniel gets a message that Michael will arise during the “time of the end” (Daniel 12:1).
- In the New Testament, Michael is mentioned in The Book of Revelation as defeating Satan and throwing him to earth with other fallen angels (Revelation 12:7-9).
- In Epistle of Jude, St. Michael is named Archangel (Jude 1:9).
- Also, the Archangel Michael is mentioned in Daniel 10:21 and Daniel 10:13.
Angels are spiritual beings, and the Bible describes their function as “messengers”; they also praise and worship God, protecting and directing people.
As Matthew 18:10 says, “Do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven”.
There are different categories of angels, with appropriate missions and activities assigned to them. Archangels are God’s messengers to people at critical times in history. They have the most extraordinary love for everyone and protect us and the earth.
Why should we pray St Michael prayer?
There is a real spiritual battle going on in the contemporary world. Christian teaching says that God made angels; some fell away in rebellion and are Satan’s servants. The fight for human souls continues today.
Related:
- Prayer for Protection
- St Jude prayer for Hopeless Situations
- Prayer for Hurricane Protection
- Prayer to St Joseph
We strengthen God’s army forces against evil by praying St Michael prayer. In 1994 Pope John Paul II recommended praying for St Michael prayer: “I ask everyone not to forget it and to recite it to obtain help in the battle against the forces of darkness and against the spirit of this world.”
History of St Michael prayer
Pope Leo XIII wrote the extended version of this prayer at the end of the XIX century. This version is still used for exorcism today. History says Pope Leo XIII had a prophetic vision of the coming century of war and sorrow. In this vision, God allowed Satan to do his worst work against the Church in one century. The devil chose the XX century.
Consequently, this vision impressed Pope Leo XII, and he wrote a prayer to St Michael the Archangel. In 1886, the Pope ordered this prayer to be prayed daily after Low Mass in all the churches in the Catholic world. This tradition was alive till the 1960s.
The Archangel Michael is the Patron Saint
St Michael is also:
- The guardian of the Church.
- The patron saint of police officers.
- Grocers.
- Mariners.
- Paramedics.
- Firefighters.
- Military.
St Michael prayer helps to fight evil forces in the world; also, we can pray this prayer asking for personal protection from evil. Therefore, join God’s army and stay on the side of light forces by constantly praying St Michael prayer.
