The Chaplet of Saint Michael
Oh God, come to my assistance
Oh 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. Oh my Jesus, forgive us of our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
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At the centerpoint, say the 1st of nine salutations in honor of the nine choirs of angels:
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.
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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On the 1st single bead:
2nd salutation:
By the intercession of St Michael and the Celestial Choir of Cheribum, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness to run in the paths of Christian Perfection, Amen
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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3rd 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
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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4th salutation:
By the intercession of St Michael and the Celestial Choir of Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions, Amen
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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5th 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
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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6th 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
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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7th 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
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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8th 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.
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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9th 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
1-Our Father
3-Hail Mary
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On the 1st of the 4 beads, going DOWN the tail toward the medal, say 1 Our Father in honor of each of the following leading Angels:
St Michael, St Gabriel, St Raphael, and My Guardian Angel
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On the last bead before the medal, say:
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
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On the medal:
Final Prayer:
Almighty and Everlasting God, who by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has 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
