Saints LightPrayer to St Michael the Archangel
Composed by Pope Leo XIII, who in 1886 added it to the prayers said after Low Mass. Pray it when you face temptation or feel spiritually under attack.
The prayer
Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down to hell Satan and all wicked spirits, who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
In Latin
Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio; contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium...
Pray it this week
Pray it every morning this week, and again any moment a strong temptation hits.
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