Today is the feast day of St. Michael along with the Archangels Gabriel and Raphael. St. Michael is the patron saint for our family, so we celebrate this feast day in a special way. September 29th was traditionally known as Michaelmas and was a holy day of obligation until the 18th century. The Church added to the feast day the other two Archangels named in the bible. St. Gabriel’s feast used to be March 24 and St. Raphael used to be October 24. Perhaps the Church will separate the feasts again in the future. I for one, would like to celebrate each on their own.
Archangel Prayers
St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle. Be our protection against the snares and wickedness of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O prince of the heavenly host - by the Divine Power of God - cast into hell, Satan and all evil spirits who wander this world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
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.
Glorious Archangel St. 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 (name your request) and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Ghost.
Amen.
O God, send the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael to our assistance. May they who stand forever praising You at Your throne present our humble petitions before You. May they be our safeguard in times of trouble and temptation. May they defend our country from attack. May they tirelessly work to end abortion and all the sins against life in the world. May these powerful angels help to assure the leaders of our country follow You first in all things. And may they help to strengthen our Holy Catholic Church and draw others to this vessel of the Way and the Truth and the Life. We ask this through Christ our Lord in unity with You and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end.
Amen.
