Posts Tagged "Archangel Michael"

Prayer To Archangel Michael In A Time Of Difficulty

Glorious Archangel Michael, Prince of the Heavenly hosts, valiant defender of the church, you are always ready to assist the people of God in time of adversity.   Be with me now in my hour of difficulty that I may walk steadfastly along the way of discipleship.   I have confidence that through your intercession the Lord will grant me all the spiritual graces and strength that I need to follow Jesus more closely, and that one day I may...

Michaelmas: A Sonnet For St. Michael The Archangel

Michaelmas gales assail the waning year, And Michael’s scale is true, his blade is bright. He strips dead leaves; and leaves the living clear To flourish in the touch and reach of light. Archangel bring your balance, help me turn Upon this turning world with you and dance In the Great Dance. Draw near, help me discern, And trace the hidden grace in change and chance. Angel of fire, Love’s fierce radiance, Drive through the deep until...

Prayer For One’s Family

Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of my family and for the many joys and blessings that have come to me through each of them. Help me to appreciate the uniqueness of each while celebrating the diversity of all.   Through the intercession of Archangel Michael, I ask you to protect my family from the evils of this world. Grant us all the power to forgive when we have been hurt, and the humility to ask for forgiveness when we...

Prayer For The Church

Glorious Archangel Michael, guardian and defender of the church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of the church in this time of need. Guard her leaders with special care, and intercede for them that they may carry out their ministry in peace and joy.  Obtain for them the spiritual gifts necessary to be true shepherds of the flocks given to their care. Ask God to give her priests the courage they need to meet the challenges of...

To Saint Michael The Archangel, by Henry Constable (a poem)

When as the prince of angels puffed with pride stirred his seditious spirits to rebel: God chose for chief, his champion Michael: and gave him charge the host of Heaven to guide. And when the angels of the rebel’s side vanquished in battle from their glory fell, the pride of Heaven became the drake of hell, and in the dungeon of despair was tied. This dragon since let loose, God’s church assailed, and she by help of...