Chaplet St. Michael the Archangel
The Chaplet of Saint Michael is an expression of devotion to the Archangel Saint Michael. This prayer, first mentioned under the names Chaplet of the Angel or Chaplet of the Angels in the 18th century following apparitions reportedly received by a Portuguese Carmelite nun, Antonia d’Astonac, was spread thanks to Sister Marie-Colombe, an 18th-century Carmelite from Vetralla. At her request to publish this chaplet 100 years after her death, its recitation was approved by a decree of Pope Pius IX in 1851. Discover why and how to pray the Chaplet of Saint Michael, the leader of the angels!
Why Pray the Chaplet of Saint Michael?
A Prayer for the Church and for the Deceased
Over time, various promises and indulgences have been associated with this chaplet.
Today, however, its recitation is primarily recommended for two main intentions:
To seek Saint Michael’s assistance for the Church in its needs and to support it in its battles (this was, in fact, the original purpose of Sister Marie Colombe’s request),
To pray for the souls in purgatory and entrust them to the intercession of the Archangel, the defender of the deceased.
A Relationship of Friendship with the Archangel
Praying this chaplet fosters a relationship with Saint Michael and teaches us how to better serve the Virgin Mary, Queen of the Angels, and through her, Christ.
Saint Michael is the heavenly warrior. With his army of holy angels, he fights against the rebel angels and defeats the dragon. We can ask him for help in our spiritual battles, as well as for protection against evil.
How to Recite the Chaplet of St. Michael?
This prayer is recited using a specific chaplet consisting of 39 beads, divided into nine groups of 3 small beads, each representing one of the nine choirs of angels. (Discover what the nine choirs of angels are.)
Introductory Prayer (on the medal)
Sign of the Cross
Begin with: "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."
On the First 4 Beads
On the first 4 beads, recite 4 "Our Fathers":
One for St. Michael,
One for St. Gabriel,
One for St. Raphael,
And one for your Guardian Angel.
For Each Group of 3 Beads
A specific salutation to one of the nine choirs of angels
One "Our Father" (large bead)
Three "Hail Marys" (small beads)
"Glory Be"
The Specific Salutations for Each Angelic Choir
Salutation to the First Choir of Angels: The Heavenly Choir of Seraphim
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Seraphim, O Lord, grant us a heart that knows how to pray, and set us ablaze with Your love."
Salutation to the Second Choir of Angels: The Heavenly Choir of Cherubim
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Cherubim, O Lord, grant us the gift of wisdom, and make us witnesses of Your truth."
Salutation to the Third Choir of Angels: The Heavenly Choir of Thrones
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Thrones, O Lord, keep us faithful to Your Word, and help us master the disordered impulses of our passions."
Salutation to the Fourth Choir of Angels: The Heavenly Choir of Dominions
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Dominions, O Lord, help us always fulfill Your will, and do not let us succumb to temptation."
Salutation to the Fifth Choir of Angels: The Admirable Choir of Virtues
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Virtues, O Lord, open our eyes to the wonders You work for us, and make us builders of Your Kingdom."
Salutation to the Sixth Choir of Angels: The Heavenly Choir of Powers
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Powers, O Lord, deliver us from the Enemy, and strengthen us in trials."
Salutation to the Seventh Choir of Angels: The Heavenly Choir of Principalities
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Principalities, O Lord, make us generous in serving others and attentive to their needs."
Salutation to the Eighth Choir of Angels: The Heavenly Choir of Archangels
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Archangels, O Lord, grant us to know and serve the plan You have for each of us, and hear our prayers."
Salutation to the Ninth Choir of Angels: The Heavenly Choir of All Angels
"Through the intercession of St. Michael and the Angels, O Lord, grant that we may be guarded by them throughout our lives and led to You in eternal light."
The Devotion to St. Michael Archangel
Saint Michael Archangel, the dragon slayer, the commander of God’s celestial militia against, the patron saint of soldiers… So many titles are attributed to this powerful intercessor! He is the object of an important devotion: there are various prayers to St. Michael (such as the hymn of St. Michael, prayers of consecration, the exorcism of Pope Leo XIII, etc.), and Christians turn to him especially to obtain his protection and to be delivered from evil. You can also recite a novena to St. Michael (a novena is a prayer recited for nine successive days).
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