Opening
O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, etc.
Chaplets
Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel
"St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil."
About This Devotion
The Chaplet of St. Michael was given to the Portuguese Carmelite nun Antonia d'Astonac in a private revelation. St. Michael appeared to her and revealed this powerful prayer, promising special protection to those who pray it.
This chaplet honors St. Michael and the nine choirs of angels through nine salutations, each consisting of one Our Father and three Hail Marys. It is particularly powerful for protection against evil, in times of spiritual warfare, and for the grace of a happy death.
St. Michael promised that whoever would practice this devotion would have, when approaching Holy Communion, an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine choirs.
The Nine Choirs of Angels
Each salutation honors one choir and asks for a particular virtue
1
Seraphim
Gift of love of God
2
Cherubim
Gift of wisdom
3
Thrones
Gift of humility
4
Dominations
Gift of obedience
5
Powers
Gift of patience
6
Virtues
Gift of courage
7
Principalities
Gift of purity
8
Archangels
Gift of charity
9
Angels
Gift of faith
How to Pray the Chaplet
The Nine Salutations
Repeat this pattern for each choir:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of [Seraphim/Cherubim/etc.], may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys
After the Nine Salutations
Pray four Our Fathers:
• One in honor of St. Michael
• One in honor of St. Gabriel
• One in honor of St. Raphael
• One in honor of our Guardian Angel
Closing Prayer
O glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable conductor, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence, and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day. Amen.
Promises of St. Michael
St. Michael promised to those who pray this chaplet:
- An escort of nine angels from each choir when approaching Holy Communion
- For those who pray it daily: continuous assistance during life
- After death: deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and their relatives