Angels3

Prayer to Saint Michael
Saint Michael, Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and
snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we
humbly pray. And you, Prince of the heavenly
host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell
Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl
the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel
(Hebrew
"Who is like God?").

St. Michael is one of the
principal angels;
his name was the war-cry
of the good angels in
the battle fought in heaven
against the enemy and
his followers.

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Glorious Saint Michael, guardian and defender of the Church of Jesus Christ, come to the
assistance of His followers, against whom the powers of hell are unchained. Guard with
special care our Holy Father, the Pope, and our bishops, priests, all our religious and lay
people, and especially the children.

Saint Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the demon, and
assist us especially at the hour of death. Help us achieve the happiness of beholding
God face to face for all eternity.
Amen.

Saint Michael, intercede for me with God in all my necessities, especially {mention special
petition}. Obtain for me a favorable outcome in the matter I recommend to you. Mighty
prince of the heavenly host, and victor over rebellious spirits, remember me for I am weak
and sinful and so prone to pride and ambition. Be for me, I pray, my powerful aid in
temptation and difficulty, and above all do not forsake me in my last struggle
with the powers of evil.
Amen.

Prayer to St. Gabriel, for Intercession
O Blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech thee,
do thou intercede for us at the throne of divine
Mercy in our present necessities, that as thou
didst announce to Mary the mystery of the
Incarnation, so through thy prayers and patronage
in heaven we may obtain the benefits of the same,
and sing the praise of God forever in the
land of the living.
Amen.

Prayer to St. Gabriel, for Others
O loving messenger of the Incarnation, descend upon all those for whom I wish peace and happiness. Spread your wings over the cradles of the new-born babes, O thou who didst announce the coming of the Infant Jesus.

Give to the young a lily petal from the virginal scepter in your hand. Cause the Ave Maria to
re-echo in all hearts that they may find grace and joy through Mary.

Finally, recall the sublime words spoken on the day of the Annunciation-- "Nothing is impossible with God," and repeat them in hours of trial--to all I love--that their confidence in Our Lord may be reanimated, when all human help fails.
Amen.

Name Meaning
God has healed or Healer of God

Raphael means...God's remedy,
for when he touched Tobit's
eyes in order to cure him,
he banished the darkness of his blindness.
Thus, since he is to heal,
he is rightly called
God's remedy.

Also known as
Azariah; Angel of Love; Angel of Joy

Prayer to Saint Raphael the Archangel
Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the
heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of
wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who
journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the
afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist
me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this
life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his
travels. Because you are the "medicine of God,"
I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities
of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I
especially ask of you the favor {mention your petition}
and the great grace of purity of prepare me to be
the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Saint Raphael of the glorious seven who stand
before the throne of Him who lives and reigns, angel
of health, the Lord has filled your hand with balm from
heaven to soothe or cure our pains. Heal or cure the
victim of disease, and guide our steps when
doubtful of our ways.

Angel voices, ever singing, round Thy throne of light,
Angel harps, forever ringing, rest not day or night;
Thousands only live to bless Thee, and confess Thee Lord of might.

Thou Who art beyond the farthest mortal eye can scan,
Can it be that Thou regardest songs of sinful man?
Can we feel that Thou art near us and wilt hear us? Yea, we can.

Lord, we know Thy love rejoices o�er each work of Thine;
Thou didst ears and hands and voices for Thy praise combine;
Craftsman�s art and music�s measure for Thy pleasure didst design.

Here, great God, today we offer of Thine own to Thee;
And for Thine acceptance proffer, all unworthily,
Hearts and minds, and hands and voices, in our choicest melody.

Honor, glory, might and merit, Thine shall ever be,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, blessed Trinity;
Of the best that Thou hast given Earth and heaven render Thee.