Pope Leo XIII composed this prayer in the 1890′s, as he foresaw great attacks upon the Church and the Christian faith. Pope Francis, in September of 2018, invited Catholics to pray this prayer during the month of October of that year, along with the Rosary: he rightly sensed a great attack upon the Church, both from within with the scandals and sins of Church members, and from without from foes opposed to Christ and Christianity, across the world. Christ and his message are being hounded today, like never before, worldwide. St. Michael (Micha-El) is a messenger of God (‘El’): Michael’s name means ‘Who like God?’, ‘Quis ut Deus?’. God is in charge. God conquers the Evil One. We pray for courage and bravery, today.
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL:
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. .
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