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Prince of the heavenly host · protector against evil

Novena to St. Michael the Archangel

Nine days of prayer to St. Michael the Archangel. Pray the daily prayer every day, then the day's own prayer, and close each day with the closing prayer.

The daily prayer (every day)

The nine days

Day 1

St. Michael, prince of the heavenly host, guard me this day against every evil.

Day 2

St. Michael, defender in battle, give me courage to resist temptation.

Day 3

St. Michael, herald of God's glory, keep my heart fixed on heaven.

Day 4

St. Michael, protector of the Church, defend the Holy Father and all the faithful.

Day 5

St. Michael, guardian of souls, watch over my family and those I love.

Day 6

St. Michael, conqueror of pride, free me from arrogance and self-will.

Day 7

St. Michael, patron of the dying, be present to all who depart this life today.

Day 8

St. Michael, minister of God's justice, strengthen me to do what is right.

Day 9

St. Michael, faithful intercessor, carry my petition before the throne of God.

Closing prayer (every day)

Frequently asked

What is a novena?

A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer for a particular intention, after the pattern of the apostles who prayed for nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost.

How do I pray the Novena to St. Michael the Archangel?

Each day, pray the daily prayer, then that day's own prayer, and finish with the closing prayer. Pray it on nine days in a row.

Can I pray a novena for any intention?

Yes. Bring whatever intention is on your heart and entrust it to the prayers of St. Michael the Archangel.

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• Novena to St. Joseph
• Divine Mercy Novena
• Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
• Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
• Novena to St. Anthony of Padua
• Novena to St. Jude
• Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
• Novena to St. Rita of Cascia
• Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Novena to St. Padre Pio