Have you ever heard of St. Michael the Archangel’s promises to those who pray his rosary each day? The archangel declared that he wanted nine salutations to be made in honor of the nine choirs of angels, consisting of the recitation of an Our Father and three Hail Marys in honor of each choir, in an apparition to the Servant of God Antônia d’Astonoac in Portugal.
Powerful Rosary of St. Michael the Archangel
He promised a retinue of nine angels every time he approached the Eucharistic table throughout his life as retribution for whoever performed this cult, as well as the liberation from the purgatory of that individual and his family after death.
The devotion transcended national borders, was endorsed by numerous bishops and even received indulgences on August 8, 1851, from the hands of the holy Pope Pius IX. This rosary is an effective tool and you can be sure of the angelic presence at your side and for the person, you are praying for.
How to pray the Rosary of St. Michael
On the crucifix it is said:
V. O God, come to my aid.
R. Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father…
Then the first large bead of the rosary is taken and the first salutation is repeated, leaving the four beads that follow the medal until the end.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of seraphim, may God our Lord prepare our souls to receive worthily in our hearts the fire of perfect charity. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of cherubim, may God Our Lord grant us the grace to abandon the ways of sin and follow the path of Christian perfection. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of thrones, may God Our Lord pour into our hearts the true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of dominations, may God Our Lord grant us the grace to control our senses and thus master our passions. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of powers, may God Our Lord protect our souls against the wiles of the devil. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the choir of virtues, may God Our Lord deliver us from all evil and lead us not into temptation. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of principalities, may God Our Lord fill our souls with the true spirit of obedience. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of archangels, may God Our Lord grant us the grace of final perseverance in faith and good works and thus bring us to the glory of paradise. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of angels, may God Our Lord grant us the grace to be protected by them during this mortal life and may they guide us to eternal glory. Amen.
An Our Father and three Hail Marys.
On the four beads after the medal an Our Father is prayed in honor of each of the following angels: St. Michael the Archangel, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael and the Guardian Angel.
The following prayers mark the conclusion of St. Michael’s Rosary
O glorious Prince, St. Michael, principal leader of the heavenly militia, most faithful guardian of souls, efficacious conqueror of rebellious spirits, a faithful servant in the palace of the Divine King, you are our admirable guide and conductor.
You who shine with excellent splendor and superhuman virtue, deliver us from all evil. With full confidence, we have recourse to you. Assist us with your affable protection; that we may be more and more faithful to the service of God, all the days of our life.
V. Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.
R. That we may be worthy to attain his promises.
Prayer
Almighty and Eternal God, we adore and bless you. In your marvelous goodness and with the merciful desire to save the souls of the human race, you have chosen the glorious archangel Michael as prince of your Church.
We humbly beseech you, heavenly Father, to deliver us from our enemies. At the hour of death, let no evil spirit come near us to harm our souls.
O our God and Lord, guide us through this same archangel. Send him to lead us into the presence of your exalted and divine majesty. We ask this through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
With information from Aleteia SAS
