To St Michael the Archangel
Transcript of To St Michael the Archangel
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To St Michael the Archangel
100 YEARS JUBILEE
OF THE CONGREGATION
OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
1921-2021
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“The angels exist, they are sent by Divine Providence
in order that they may help us to reach holiness of life.”
St John Paul II
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PRAYER OF POPE LEO XIII
Saint Michael Archangel, defend us in battle,
be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil;
may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and you,
O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God,
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
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NOVENA TO ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
The feast of St Michael the Archangel is on 29th of September. We may
prepare for that event with a nine-day novena to the Prince of Heavenly
Hosts. Do not hesitate: ask him for blessings for you and your
family. Pray this prayer daily for nine days.
Make the Sign of the Cross.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
O God, come to my assistance.
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.
ACT OF ADORATION
Prayer taught by the Angel in Fatima.
My God, I adore You, I believe in You, I hope in You,
I love You. I ask pardon for all those who do not adore You, who
do not believe in You, who do not hope in You, who do not love
You.
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I adore You
profoundly and I offer up to You the Most Precious Body and
Blood, Soul and Divinity of the same Son, Jesus Christ, present
in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for all the
blasphemies, outrages and indifferences by which He
is offended.
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And I draw upon the infinite merits of the Most Sacred Heart of
Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary that You might convert
poor sinners.
ACT OF CONTRITION
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and
I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the
pains of hell; but most of all because they offend You, my God,
Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve,
with the help of your grace to confess my sins, to do penance
and to amend my life. Amen.
OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.
God our Father, in a wonderful way you guide the work of angels
and people. May those who serve you constantly in heaven keep
our lives safe from all harm on earth. Grant this through our
Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING AND REFLECTION
See the daily Novena Reflection in the attachment in your email or on
our parish website.
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LITANY OF SUPPLICATION
This prayer was used in a service presided over by Pope Francis during
the COVID-19 epidemic.
We adore you, O Lord
True God and true man, truly present in Holy Sacrament.
We adore you, O Lord
Our Saviour, God with us, faithful and rich in mercy
We adore you, O Lord
King and Lord of creation and of history
We adore you, O Lord
Conqueror of sin and death
We adore you, O Lord
Friend of humankind, the Risen One, the Living One who sits
at the right hand of the Father.
We adore you, O Lord
We believe in you, O Lord
Only begotten Son of the Father, descended from heaven for
our salvation
We believe in you, O Lord
Heavenly physician, who bows down over our misery
We believe in you, O Lord
Lamb who was slain, who offer yourself to rescue us from evil
We believe in you, O Lord
Good Shepherd, who give your life for the flock which you love
We believe in you, O Lord
Living bread and medicine for immortality, who give us eternal
life
We believe in you, O Lord
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Deliver us, O Lord
From the power of Satan and the seductions of the world
Deliver us, O Lord
From the pride and presumption of being able to do anything
without you
Deliver us, O Lord
From the deceptions of fear and anxiety
Deliver us, O Lord
From unbelief and desperation
Deliver us, O Lord
From hardness of heart and the incapacity to love
Deliver us, O Lord
Save us, O Lord
From every evil that afflicts humanity
Save us, O Lord
From hunger, from famine and from egoism
Save us, O Lord
From illnesses, epidemics and the fear of our brothers and
sisters
Save us, O Lord
From devastating madness, from ruthless interests and from
violence
Save us, O Lord
From being deceived, from false information and the
manipulation of consciences
Save us, O Lord
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Comfort us, O Lord
Protect your Church which crosses the desert
Comfort us, O Lord
Protect humanity terrified by fear and anguish
Comfort us, O Lord
Protect the sick and the dying, oppressed by loneliness
Comfort us, O Lord
Protect doctors and healthcare providers exhausted by the
difficulties they are facing
Comfort us, O Lord
Protect politicians and decision makers who bear the weight of
having to make decisions
Comfort us, O Lord
Grant us your Spirit, O Lord
In the hour of trial and from confusion
Grant us your Spirit, O Lord
In temptation and in our fragility
Grant us your Spirit, O Lord
In the battle against evil and sin
Grant us your Spirit, O Lord
In the search for what is truly good and true joy
Grant us your Spirit, O Lord
in the decision to remain in you and in your friendship
Grant us your Spirit, O Lord
Open us to hope, O Lord
Should sin oppress us
Open us to hope, O Lord
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Should hatred close our hearts
Open us to hope, O Lord
Should sorrow visit us
Open us to hope, O Lord
Should indifference cause us anguish
Open us to hope, O Lord
Should death overwhelm us
Open us to hope, O Lord
NOVENA PRAYER
Saint Michael the Archangel, loyal champion of God and His
People. I turn to you with confidence and seek your powerful
intercession. For the love of God, Who made you so glorious in
grace and power, and for the love of the Mother of Jesus, the
Queen of the Angels, be pleased to hear my prayer.
You know the value of my souls in the eyes of God. May no stain
of evil ever disfigure its beauty. Help me to conquer the evil spirit
who tempts me. I desire to imitate your loyalty to God and Holy
Mother Church and your great love for God and people. And
since you are God’s messenger for the care of His people, I
entrust to you these special intentions:
(Specific intentions need only be recited on the 1st day. Mention your
requests.)
Lord, hear and grant my special intentions for this Novena that
I bring before You.
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Pray for me, St. Michael, and also for those I love. Protect me in
all dangers of body and soul. Help me in my daily needs.
Through your powerful intercession, may I live a holy life, die a
happy death and reach Heaven where I may praise and love God
with you forever. Amen.
P: In thanksgiving to God for the graces bestowed in
St Michael, let us pray:
Our Father … Hail Mary … Glory be …
ACT OF SURRENDER TO
SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
This is an ancient consecration prayer which is connected to the
shrine at Monte Gargano, one of the oldest Christian sites dedicated
to St. Michael the Archangel.
The most glorious prince of the angelic hosts,
valiant warrior of the Most High,
zealous lover of God’s glory,
terror of rebellious angels,
love and delight of righteous Angels
Saint Michael the Archangel,
desiring to be among your devotees,
I offer myself to You.
I put myself, my work,
my family, my friends and what belongs to me
under your vigilant protection.
Being a poor sinner, my sacrifice is poor,
but you will not despise my heart.
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Remember that from now on
I am under Your special protection,
so please, assist me throughout my life.
Obtain for me the forgiveness of my many and grave sins,
the grace to cherish with all my heart my God,
dear Saviour Jesus Christ,
the sweetest Mother Mary
and all people, my brothers,
beloved by God the Father and redeemed by God’s Son.
Plead for all the help I need
to receive the crown of heavenly glory.
Always defend me from the enemies of my soul
especially in the last moment of my life.
Come to my help, oh glorious Archangel,
assist me in the struggle
and reject away from me, in the abysses of Hell
that arrogant and proud angel
whom you defeated and humiliated
during the celestial battle.
Lead me to the Throne of God the Most High,
that I may praise with You, Saint Michael the
Archangel, and with all the Angels, honour, glory and
thanksgiving to Him who lives and reigns forever and ever.
Amen.
P: Saint Michael, defend us in our daily battle
All: so that we may not perish in the last Judgement. Amen.
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THE LITANY
OF SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
P. Lord, have mercy.
R. Lord, have mercy.
P. Christ, have mercy.
R. Christ, have mercy.
P. Lord, have mercy.
R. Lord, have mercy.
P. Jesus, hear us.
R. Jesus, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
St Michael, the Archangel
St Michael, filled with the wisdom of God,
St Michael, perfect adorer of the Incarnate Word,
St Michael, crowned with honour and glory,
St Michael, most powerful Prince of the armies of the Lord,
St Michael, standard-bearer of the Most Holy Trinity,
St Michael, victor over Satan,
St Michael, guardian of Paradise,
St Michael, guide and comforter of the people of Israel,
St Michael, splendour and fortress of the Church Militant,
St Michael, honour and joy of the Church Triumphant,
St Michael, light of angels,
St Michael, bulwark of orthodox believers,
St Michael, strength of those who fight under the standard of
the Cross,
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St Michael, light and confidence of souls at the hour of death,
St Michael, our most sure aid,
St Michael, our help in all adversities,
St Michael, Herald of the Everlasting Sentence,
St Michael, Consoler of souls detained in the flames of
Purgatory,
St Michael, Thou whom the Lord has charged to receive souls
after death,
St Michael, our Prince,
St Michael, our Advocate,
P. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R: spare us, O Lord.
P. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R: graciously hear us O Lord.
P. Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R: have mercy on us
P: Pray for us, O glorious St Michael, Prince of the Church of
Jesus Christ,
All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
P: Let us pray:
Sanctify us, we beseech You, O Lord, with your holy blessing,
and grant us, by the intercession of St. Michael, that wisdom
which teaches us to lay up treasures in Heaven by exchanging the
goods of this world for those of eternity, You Who lives and
reins, forever and ever. Amen.
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PRAYER OF POPE LEO XIII
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and You, O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
ANTIPHON TO HONOUR OF ST MICHAEL
(Repeat three times)
O Saint Michael the Archangel,
You are praising our God.
Help us conquer evil spirits,
Always stand by Christ our Lord.
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THE ANGELUS
P: The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
All: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary...
P: Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
All: Be it done unto me according to Your word.
Hail Mary...
P: And the Word was made Flesh, (bow down)
All: And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary...
P: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
All: that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
P: Let us pray:
All: Pour forth, we beseech You, 0 Lord, your grace into our
hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, your
Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by
His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His
Resurrection, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
P: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
All: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.
P: For the Holy Souls in Purgatory
P: Eternal rest grant to them, 0 Lord,
All: and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
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CLOSING PRAYER
Let us pray.
P: Most glorious Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael,
please do come to my aid. I entrust myself, my family, our
Church and the entire world to your loving intercession. Please
bring forth God’s grace into our lives, communicate God’s
Word and His holy Will, protect us from all harm and bring
healing to those in need.
Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, we invoke your
powerful intercession before the throne of God in heaven.
All: Amen.
P: Our Lady of Queen of Angels
R: pray for us.
P: St Michael the Archangel
R: pray for us.
P: St Joseph
R: pray for us.
At the end, make the Sign of the Cross:
P: In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
R: Amen.
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The Congregation of Saint Michael the Congregation of Saint Michael the Congregation of Saint Michael the Congregation of Saint Michael the Archangel (CSMA)Archangel (CSMA)Archangel (CSMA)Archangel (CSMA), in Latin
Congregatio Sancti Michaëlis Archangeli and also known as the
Michaelite Fathers, is a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church
founded in 1897 by the Blessed Father Bronislaw Markiewicz, a Polish
priest from Miejsce Piastowe, Poland.
On 29th September 1921, the Archbishop of Krakow, Adam Sapieha,
issued the Decree formally establishing the Congregation. On 15th June
1966, the Congregation was affirmed by the Holy See.
The Congregation of Saint Michael the Archangel is one of the 23
officially recognised groups of the Salesian Family of Don Bosco. The
Congregation now operates in a number of places and parishes around
the world. According to the survey in 2010 they work in 52 houses and
have nearly 400 members.
They run orphanages, schools and youth centres and work with
unprivileged, handicapped, abandoned and poor children including
missionary work in 15 countries such as Poland, Argentina, Paraguay,
Italy, Germany, Austria, Belarus, Ukraine, Canada, the Dominican
Republic, Porto Rico, Papua New Guinea, Australia.
Michaelite Fathers spread the devotion to Saint Michael and the Holy
Angels. They are the guardians of the shrine of Saint Michael the
Archangel in Monte Sant’ Angelo in Italy. The priests and brothers also
run a publishing house so called “Michalineum” and publish
a magazine on St Michael and “The Angels” in Polish and in English.
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Our Lady of Victories – Catholic Parish – Horsley Park
Under the Pastoral Care of the Michaelite Fathers
© OLOV – HP † DK CSMA - 2021