For your protection and that of your family
Have you heard of the promises of St. Michael to whom he prays daily his rosary? In an apparition to the Servant of God Antônia d’Astonoac in Portugal, the archangel declared that he wished that there be nine salutations corresponding to the nine choirs of angels, which would consist of the prayer of one Our Father and three Hail Marys in honor of each one. of those choirs.
In return for the one who rendered him this cult, he promised a procession of nine angels during the whole course of his life whenever he approached the Eucharistic table, and after death the liberation of purgatory for that person and his relatives.
Devotion crossed borders, was approved by many bishops and even by the holy Pope Pius IX, who enriched it with indulgences on August 8, 1851.
This rosary will be a powerful weapon for you, because from the moment you utter it you can be sure of the heavenly presence at your side and for that person for whom you pray.
This is how the rosary of Saint Michael is read:
On the crucifix it is said:
V. Oh God, come to my aid.
R. Lord, hurry to help me.
Glory to the Father …
Then, leaving for the end the four accounts that follow the medal, take the first large rosary account and say the first greeting.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of the seraphim, may God our Lord prepare our souls to receive with dignity in our hearts the fire of perfect charity. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of the cherubim, may God the Lord grant us the grace to abandon the ways of sin and follow the path of Christian perfection. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of the thrones, may God our Lord pour out in our hearts the true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of dominations, may God Our Lord grant us the grace to control our senses and thus dominate our passions. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of powers, may God Our Lord protect our souls against the snares of the devil. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of Saint Michael and the choir of the virtues, may God Our Lord free us from all evil and not allow us to fall into temptation. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of the principalities, may God our Lord fill our souls with the true spirit of obedience. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of the archangels, may God Our Lord grant us the grace of final perseverance of faith and in good works and thus lead us to the glory of paradise. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of the angels, may God our Lord grant us the grace to be protected by them during this mortal life and to guide us to eternal glory. Amen.
One Our Father and three Hail Marys.
In the four accounts after the medal is said an Our Father in honor of each of the following angels: Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Gabriel, Saint Raphael and the guardian angel.
The Rosary of Saint Michael ends with the following prayers:
O glorious Prince, St. Michael, chief leader of the heavenly militia, most faithful guardian of souls, effective victor of rebellious spirits, faithful servant in the palace of the Divine King, you are our admirable guide and conductor.
You who shine with excellent radiance and superhuman virtue, free us from all evil. With full confidence we turn to you. Assist us with your affable protection; so that we may be more and more faithful to the service of God, every day of our lives.
V. Pray for us, O glorious Saint Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.
R. That we may be worthy of reaching their promises.
Sentence
Omnipotent and Eternal God, we adore and bless you. In your wonderful kindness, and with the merciful desire to save the souls of the human race, you have chosen the glorious archangel Saint Michael as prince of your Church. We humbly pray to you, heavenly Father, to free us from our enemies.
In the hour of death, do not allow any evil spirit to approach us to harm our souls. O God and our Lord, guide us through this same archangel. Send him to lead us to the presence of your exalted and divine majesty. We ask this for the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.