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The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel is a famous Catholic prayer written by Pope Leo XIII in 1886. It asks for protection against spiritual evil, featuring the lines: defend us in battle, be our protection against the wicked, and cast Satan into hell. [1, 2, 3]
The Prayer text
- Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
- Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
- May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
- And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls.
- Amen. [1]
Background
- Written by Pope Leo XIII in the late 19th century.
- Traditionally prayed after Low Mass for the protection of the Church.
- Often recited for personal daily protection against temptation and fear. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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