Michaelmas

September 29 is the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel.

St. Michael is our warrior angel. He fights against the evil one. We call on him in times of fear or temptation in our Prayer to St. Michael.

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 do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who wander throughout the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.


O Thou, the Father's glorious Might,
Jesus, true life of ev'ry heart.
Thee do we praise 'mid Angels bright
Whose hope and light alone Thou art.

A thousand thousand hosts, for Thee,
Of glorious warriors, battle wage;
But Michael waves Thy standard free,
Salvation's cross and vict'ry's gage.

The dragon fierce with stubborn crown
He hurls to lowest depths of hell;
The rebel crew, their prince o'erthrown,
He thrusts from Heav'ns high citadel.

The prince of pride may we, too, fight,
And follow this, our captain true,
That so the crown with glory dight
By Jesus given, may be our due.

Glory be to God the Father
Who protects by His Angels,
Those whom the Son redeemeth
And the Holy Ghost anointeth.

Amen

O most glorious prince Michael Archangel, be mindful of us, and here and everywhere entreat the Son of God for us. Alleluia, alleluia.