Litany of Saint Michael the Archangel

The Litany of Saint Michael the Archangel is a revered Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint Michael, the archangel and prince of the heavenly host, celebrated for his role as a defender of the faithful and guide of souls. Often prayed for protection against evil and spiritual strength, this litany reflects his glory and power. This litany is for private use.

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, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of the Angels, pray for us.
Saint Michael, pray for us.
Saint Michael, filled with the wisdom of God, pray for us.
Saint Michael, perfect adorer of the Incarnate Word, pray for us.
Saint Michael, crowned with honor and glory, pray for us.
Saint Michael, most powerful Prince of the armies of the Lord, pray for us.
Saint Michael, standard-bearer of the Most Holy Trinity, pray for us.
Saint Michael, guardian of Paradise, pray for us.
Saint Michael, guide and comforter of the people of Israel, pray for us.
Saint Michael, splendor and fortress of the Church Militant, pray for us.
Saint Michael, honor and joy of the Church Triumphant, pray for us.
Saint Michael, light of Angels, pray for us.
Saint Michael, bulwark of orthodox believers, pray for us.
Saint Michael, strength of those who fight under the standard of the Cross, pray for us.
Saint Michael, light and confidence of souls at the hour of death, pray for us.
Saint Michael, our most sure aid, pray for us.
Saint Michael, our help in all adversities, pray for us.
Saint Michael, herald of the everlasting sentence, pray for us.
Saint Michael, consoler of souls detained in the flames of Purgatory, pray for us.
Saint Michael, whom the Lord has charged to receive souls after death, pray for us.
Saint Michael, our prince, pray for us.
Saint Michael, our advocate, pray for us.

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.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

V. Pray for us, O glorious Saint Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ,
R. That we may be made worthy of His promises.

Let us pray.
Sanctify us, we beseech You, O Lord Jesus, with Your holy blessing, and grant us, by the intercession of Saint Michael, that wisdom which teaches us to lay up treasures in Heaven by exchanging the goods of this world for those of eternity, You who live and reign forever, world without end. Amen.

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