O glorious St. Michael, guardian and defender of the Church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of this Church, against which the powers of hell are unchained, guard with especial care her august ...

Considered closest to God, he is named Prince of the Heavenly Armies and symbolizes the victory of the forces of Good over ...

A statue of St. Michael the Archangel is seen at the Church of St. Michael in New York City. In response to the Church’s abuse crisis, some pastors have asked their parishioners to say the prayer to ...

Furthermore, we say this prayer whenever we begin a journey or anytime we need a hedge of protection in this dangerous world. (Which means often.) Warning: This prayer is powerful, effective, ...

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 ...

Since the late 19th Century, Catholics have recited the Prayer to St. Michael when facing disease, disaster and despair. It proclaims, in part: "St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. … O ...

"Saint Michael and the Dragon," a Spanish (Valencian) painting, tempera on wood, gold ground, c. 1405. (Met Museum) WASHINGTON (CNS) — In response to the church abuse crisis, many parishes around the ...

A statue of St. Michael the Archangel is displayed at the Church of St. Michael in New York City. (CNS Photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) St. Michael the Archangel is back, invoked to defend Christians from ...

Dominic Chikhani, of the Marys Heart prayer initiative, said the evening was ‘like a pilgrimage in heaven.’ The ‘For Jesus and Mary’ gathering on Oct. 7 combined Eucharistic adoration, the Rosary and ...