NOVENA IN SAN MICHELE AND THE NINE CHOIRS OF THE ANGELS

The novena to St. Michael and the nine choirs of the angels can be done at any time in common or alone. Some formulas are not pre-written. We simply offer the prayers below, to be recited from the 15th to the 23rd of each month. These same formulas are used on the same dates in the sanctuary of Monte San Michele. It is this that allows all members to unite. An indulgence can be earned during the novena under ordinary conditions.

EVERYDAY

Recite Our Father, Ave Maria, Credo, I confess to God. Finish with the following prayer according to the days:

DAY 1 (THE 15th OF THE MONTH) IN HONOR OF THE SERAFINI

Most glorious prince of the celebrated Militia, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the fight against evil spirits scattered throughout the world to ruin souls. Come to the aid of the men whom God created in his image and likeness and who redeemed at the price of his blood. May love for God and neighbor grow in them.

DAY 2 (THE 16TH) IN HONOR OF THE CHERUBINI

Saint Michael, Prince of the Militia of the Angels, I invoke you, hear me. I support you to take my soul, in the last day, in your holy custody and to lead it in peace and rest, with the souls of the saints who joyfully await the glory of the Resurrection. That I speak or that I keep silent, that I walk or that I lie down, keep me in all the actions of my life. Preserve me from the temptations of the demo-nio and the pains of Hell.

According to a XNUMXth century manuscript

DAY 3 (THE 17TH) IN HONOR OF THE THRONES

St. Michael, great defender of the Christian populace, so that you may worthily fulfill the mission that has been entrusted to you to watch over the Church, multiply your victories on those who want to bring down our faith. May the Church of Jesus Christ welcome the new faithful and make the Gospel known to our brothers and sisters of the whole world. May all the peoples of the earth come together and give glory to God. According to Leo XIII

DAY 4 (THE 18TH) IN HONOR OF THE DOMINATIONS

Saint Michael, you who are the Prince of the good Angels, always assist me with your kindness and save me so that, under your guidance, I will share the eternal light. That, thanks to you, my work, my rest, my days, my nights are always turned to the service of God and neighbor. According to a XNUMXth century hymn

DAY 5 (19) IN HONOR OF THE POWER

St. Michael, the holy Church venerates you as its guardian and protector. It is to you that the Lord has entrusted the mission of bringing redeemed souls to the happiness of Heaven. Therefore, pray to the God of peace to defeat Satan, so that he will no longer hold men in sin. Present our prayers to the Most High, so that without delay the Lord will make us mercy. According to Pope Leo XIII

DAY 6 (THE 20TH) IN HONOR OF VIRTUES

St. Michael, defend us in the struggle so that we do not perish on the day of the judge. Most glorious prince, remember us and pray to the Son of God for us. When you fought the devil, a voice was heard in Heaven saying: “Salvation, honor, power and glory to our God forever and ever. Amen". According to a response from the diocese of Constance

DAY 7 (21st) IN HONOR OF THE PRINCIPALS

Saint Michael, Prince of the celebrated Militia, commissioned by God to lead the troop of the Angels, enlighten me, fortify my heart agitated by the storms of life, raise my spirit inclined towards the things of the earth, strengthen my bar-gluing steps and do not allow me to abandon the path of the Gospel. Also help me find a new love to serve the poor and spread the fire of charity around me. According to Pope Leo XIII

DAY 8 (22nd) IN HONOR OF THE ARCANGELS

Saint Michael, you who have the mission to collect our prayers, to weigh our souls and to support us in the fight against evil, defend us against the enemies of the soul and body. Bring relief to all those who are in despair and pay attention to their needs. Let us feel the benefit of your assistance and the effects of your vigilant affection.

DAY 9 (23) IN HONOR OF THE ANGELS

Saint Michael, protector of the universal Church, to whom the Lord has entrusted the mission of welcoming souls and of presenting them in the sight of God, the Most High, deigned to assist me at the hour of my death. With my Guardian Angel come to my aid and push away the evil ngeli away from me: do not allow me to be lost. Strengthen me in faith, hope and charity. May my soul be led into eternal rest, to live eternally with the Holy Trinity and all the elect.