Chaplet of St. Michael,
the ‘Rosary of Angels’

MICHAELMAS: 29 SEPTEMBER

SEE ALSO: PRAYERS TO ANGELS

The Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel (or ‘Rosary of the Angels’) was given to Antónia d’Astónaco, a Portuguese Carmelite, by St. Michael with the promises listed below. It honours St. Michael and the nine Angelic Choirs and was approved and indulgenced by Pope Pius IX in 1851.

“Whoever would practice this devotion in his honour would have, when approaching the Holy Table, an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine Choirs. In addition, for the daily recital of these nine salutations, he promised his continual assistance and that all the holy angels during life, and after death deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and all their relations.”
(Promises of St. Michael to Antonia d’Astonac; see also)

The St. Michael Chaplet was recommended by Saintly Padre Pio to all of his spiritual children and to those who were suffering from temptations. It can be prayed daily or at any time and is especially recommended on the following feasts:
• Archangel St. Gabriel (March 24)
• Apparition of St. Michael the Archangel (May 8)
• Michaelmas (September 29)
• Holy Guardian Angels (October 2)
• Archangel St. Raphael (October 24)
• Tuesdays (the day of the week on which the Angels are traditionally honoured)

Click here for an easy, step-by-step guide to the core Latin prayers.
All Latin text & audio snippets taken from Boston-Catholic-Journal.com, where CD & MP3 recordings can be ordered or downloaded for free.
Alternative Latin text can be found at TheLatinPrayersPodcast.

 

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St. Michael Chaplet | ‘Rosary of the Angels’

(Sancti Michaelis Chaplet Latine)

 

Opening Act of Contrition (on Medal):
V/. O God, + come to my assistance 
R/. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory be ..

 

First Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen. 

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

 

Second Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness to run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.  

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

 

 

Third Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.  

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

 

 

Fourth Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen.  

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

 

Fifth Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil and suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen.

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

 

Sixth Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

 

Seventh Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

 

Eight Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen.  

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

 

Ninth Salutation:
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen. 

Our Father … (3x) Hail Mary

In honour of St. Michael: Our Father ..
In honour of St. Gabriel: Our Father ..
In honour of St. Raphael: Our Father ..
In honour of our Guardian Angel: Our Father ..

 

Concluding Prayer (on Medal):
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, thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil, who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.

V/. Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.
R/. That we may be made worthy of His promises.

Almighty and Everlasting God, Who by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, hast appointed the most glorious Archangel, St. Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered from all our enemies that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Who is like unto God? Who can withstand the sword of St. Michael?

 

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Sáncte Michael | St. Michael Prayer

 

 

ST. MICHAEL the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. We humbly beseech Thee, O God, to command him; and do Thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the divine power thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who roam through the world seeking the destruction of souls. Amen.

Invocation:
HOLY Archangel Michael, defend us in battle, that we may not perish in the tremendous day of judgement.
(Pre-1968 Indulgence of 300 days)

 

Pray the St. Michael Chaplet with Mother Angelica
(Mother’s pious & contemplative pace adds about 10 minutes in length.)

 

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Invocation of the Nine Choirs of Angels

O Holy Angels, watch over us at all times during this perilous life;
O holy Archangels, be our guides on the way to heaven;
O heavenly choir of the Principalities, govern us in soul and body;
O mighty Powers, preserve us against the wiles of the demons;
O celestial Virtues, give us strength and courage in the battle of life;
O powerful Dominations, obtain for us dominion over the rebellion of our flesh;
O sacred Thrones, grant us peace with God and man;
O brilliant Cherubim, illumine our minds with heavenly knowledge;
O burning Seraphim, enkindle in our hearts the fire of charity.
Amen.

August Queen of Heaven Prayer

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Psalm 90

Qui habitat.
The just is secure under the protection of God.

[1] The praise of a canticle for David.

HE that dwelleth in the aid of the most High, shall abide under the protection of the God of Jacob. [2] He shall say to the Lord: Thou art my protector, and my refuge: my God, in him will I trust. [3] For he hath delivered me from the snare of the hunters: and from the sharp word. [4] He will overshadow thee with his shoulders: and under his wings thou shalt trust. [5] His truth shall compass thee with a shield: thou shalt not be afraid of the terror of the night.

[6] Of the arrow that flieth in the day, of the business that walketh about in the dark: of invasion, or of the noonday devil. [7] A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it shall not come nigh thee. [8] But thou shalt consider with thy eyes: and shalt see the reward of the wicked. [9] Because thou, O Lord, art my hope: thou hast made the most High thy refuge. [10] There shall no evil come to thee: nor shall the scourge come near thy dwelling.

[11] For he hath given his angels charge over thee; to keep thee in all thy ways. [12] In their hands they shall bear thee up: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. [13] Thou shalt walk upon the asp and the basilisk: and thou shalt trample under foot the lion and the dragon. [14] Because he hoped in me I will deliver him: I will protect him because he hath known my name. [15] He shall cry to me, and I will hear him: I am with him in tribulation, I will deliver him, and I will glorify him.

[16] I will fill him with length of days; and I will shew him my salvation.

Gloria Patri … 

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Litany of St. Michael the Archangel

(Private use only)

Lord, have mercy on us. (Lord have mercy on us.) 
Christ, have mercy on us. (Christ have mercy on us.)
Lord, have mercy on us. (Lord, have mercy on us.) 

Christ, hear us. (Christ, hear us.)
Christ, graciously hear us. (Christ, 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 Ghost, (have mercy on us.) 
Holy Trinity, one God, (have mercy on us.)

Holy Mary, Queen of the Angels, (* pray for us)

Saint Michael, the Archangel, (* pray for us)
Most glorious attendant of the Triune Divinity, (*)
Standing at the right of the altar of Incense, (*)
Ambassador of Paradise, (*)
Glorious Prince of the Heavenly armies, (*)
Leader of the Angelic hosts, (*)
The standard-bearer of God’s armies, (*)
Defender of Divine glory, (*)
First defender of the Kingship of Christ, (*)
Strength of God, (*)
Invincible Prince and warrior, (*)
Angel of Peace, (*)
Guide of Christ, (*)
Guardian of the Catholic Faith, (*)
Champion of God’s people, (*)
Guardian Angel of the Eucharist, (*)
Defender of the Church, (*)
Protector of the Sovereign Pontiff, (*)
Angel of Catholic action, (*)
Powerful intercessor of Christians, (*)
Bravest defender of those who hope in God, (*)
Guardian of our souls and bodies, (*)
Healer of the sick, (*)
Help of those in their agony, (*)
Consoler of the Souls in Purgatory, (*)
God’s messenger for the souls of the just, (*)
Terror of the evil spirits, (*)
Victorious in battle against evil, (*)
Guardian and Patron of the universal Church, (*)

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, (spare us, O Lord.) 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, (graciously hear us, O Lord.)
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, (have mercy on us.)

V/. Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.
R/. That we may be made worthy of His promises.

Let us pray.
Sanctify us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, with Thy 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, Thou Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.

(Taken from CatholicTradition.org)

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