Defend us in battle: Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

While driving through Upstate New York to a family gathering for Easter, I caught up on some of my favorite paranormal radio. One of the topics that kept coming up was the process of protecting ones ass during an investigation. And with all these new paranormal groups popping up by the second, I started thinking about what some of these folks might be exposing themselves to and not even know it. Now the consensus seems to be that the chances of running into satan the first time out are pretty slim. But why take the chance if you don’t have to, right?

One of the prayers that was recommended was the Catholic Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel. It was originally to be used at the end of Low Mass which had been put into place by Pope Leo XIII. The prayer allegedly came about (and there are a couple of versions of this) when Pope Leo XIII saw something above the heads of the attendees during a Mass of thanksgiving. Must’ve of been something pretty disturbing for him to come up with stuff like “snares of the devil.” Who the hell wants to get caught in a devil’s snare? Not me. Anyway, the best part about this prayer is it’s short. If you have at least half a brain cell you can memorize it, but if you’re like us you might want to print it out and bring it with you. Oh, and you should say it out loud, spoken word is supposedly more powerful. Be safe.

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares 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 the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. 

Amen.


One Response to “Defend us in battle: Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel”

  1. Angelique Avalon  on April 15th, 2009

    Hey Brody,

    While on the road, give a few nods to St. Christopher, patron saint of travelers. Hmm, wonder if he can protect seafarers from modern day pirates? Speaking of that, do you think it was divine intervention when our sharp-shooting snipers freed our good captain on Easter? A symbol of the U.S. RISING again?
    Anyway, back to patron saints. I adapt St. Anthony’s prayer when I need a parking space…”parking angels, parking angels, please come around. I need a space and it has to be found.” Usually works like a charm. The last point… I’m trying to convince my mother to stop sending money on my behalf to St. Jude… he’s the patron saint of Lost Causes. I can’t help thinking she’s messing with my karma.
    White light baby, white light.

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