(For private recitation)
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God, the Holy Spirit,
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Queen of the Legions of Angels,
All you heavenly hosts,
Archangel Michael,
Humble servant of the Most Holy Trinity,
Holy servant of the Queen of Heaven,
Prince of the Heavenly Hosts,
Captain-General of the Seraphim,
Special adoptive child of God,
Protector of the Holy Church,
Commander of the siege of Jericho,
Defender of Christians,
Champion of the servants of Mary,
Eternal contemplator of the Holy Trinity,
Arch-enemy of Lucifer,
Victorious defender of heaven,
Terror of demons,
Mighty warrior of the armies of Christ,
Michael, who leads the fight against the Evil One,
defend us in battle.
Michael most valiant,
Michael most just,
Michael of the white steeds,
Michael of the brilliant blade,
Michael most faithful,
Michael, sworn enemy of the servants of Satan,
Michael, terrible vanquisher of the dragon,
Michael, who protects us with his shield,
Michael, fairest of all angels,
Mighty guardian of the gates of heaven,
Mighty arm of the wrath of God,
Michael of the golden scales,
Herald of the Second Coming of Christ,
Guardian of all who invoke you,
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have
mercy on us.
V. Deliver us from danger O Heavenly Prince.
R. So that we may rejoice and sing the praises of God at
the end of time.
Let us pray:
O God, we thank you for such a vigorous defender as Archangel Michael. Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may have him, who venerate him on earth, as our guardian and protector in heaven. May he shield us in the mighty battle that even now takes place on earth. Amen.
