Classic Prayers to the Angels

Prayer to St. Michael, St. Raphael, and the Guardian Angels

What are angels?
Angels are spiritual, non-corporeal beings who help and guide people toward
doing good and protect them from harm and evil. Catholic tradition teaches
us that there are nine choirs of angels: cherubim, seraphim, archangels,
angels, principalities, thrones, dominations, powers, and virtues.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel [feast September 29]
Glorious St. Michael, Guardian and Defender of the Church of Jesus Christ,
come to the assistance of the Church, against which the powers of hell are
unchained. Guard with special care her august Head, the Pope, and obtain
that for him and for us the hour of triumph may speedily arrive.
O glorious St. Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the
assaults of the demon and assist us especially at the hour of death.
Obtain for us a favourable judgment and the happiness of beholding God
face to face for all eternity. Amen.
Glorious St. Michael, intercede for me with God in all my necessities,
especially (name it), and obtain for me a favourable outcome in the matter
now recommended to you. O glorious Prince of the heavenly host, and victor
over rebellious spirits, be mindful of me who am so weak and sinful and yet
so prone to pride and ambition. Lend me, I pray, your powerful aid in every
temptation and difficulty, and above all do not forsake me in my last
struggle with the powers of evil. Amen.

Prayer to St. Raphael the Archangel [feast October 24]
Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court,
illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace, guide of those who
journey by land or sea, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners;
I beg you to assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this
life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. And because you
are the 'Medicine of God', I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities
of my soul and all the ills which afflict my body, if it be for my greater
good. I especially ask of you the favour (name it) and the grace of
angelic purity, which may fit me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Raphael, of the glorious seven who stand
before the throne of Him who lives and reigns.
Angel of Health! the Lord has filled your hand
With balm from heaven to sooth or cure our pains
Heal or cure the victim of disease,
And guide our steps when doubtful of our ways!

Prayer to the Holy Angels [feast October 2]
Bless the Lord, all you His Angels, you who are mighty in strength and
do His will. Intercede for me at the throne of God, and by your unceasing
watchfulness protect me in every danger of soul and body. Obtain for me the
grace of final perseverance, so that after this life I may be admitted to
your glorious company and may with you sing the praises of God for all
eternity.
O all you holy Angels and Archangels, Thrones and Dominations, Principalities
and Powers and Virtues of heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim, and especially you,
my dear Guardian Angel, intercede for me and obtain for me the special favour
I now ask (mention it). Glory be to the Father (9 times).

Dennis-Emmanuel Cabrera
February 16, 2005

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