Saint Michael the Archangel

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 about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, guardian of God's people by day, watch over me also through the hours of this night. As I lay down the labors and worries of today, I entrust to God whatever remains unfinished, unresolved, or unhealed. Defend me from every danger, seen and unseen, and keep far from me every fear that likes to visit in the dark. Guard my sleep as you guard the gates of heaven, and if I do not wake to see another sunrise, receive my soul into the presence of God. Lord, into Your hands I commend my spirit; grant me a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, valiant prince of the heavenly armies, I come to you today as a parent entrusting what is most precious to me. Stand guard over my children, body and soul, and let no harm, no danger, no evil influence come near them. You who once fought and cast down the ancient serpent, fight still for the innocence of these little ones in a world that too often wounds it. Walk beside them on the playground and in the classroom, on the road and in their dreams, wherever my own hands cannot reach. Shield their hearts from cruelty, their minds from every darkness that seeks to lead them astray, and their souls from the enemy who prowls seeking the weak and the unguarded. Give them courage to choose what is good, and keep them always within the embrace of God's grace. Saint Michael, defender of the defenseless, watch over my children as your own, today and every day of their lives. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, mighty defender of the light, stand watch over me as darkness falls and the world grows still. You who cast down the prince of shadows, keep every evil far from this house tonight. When my eyes close and I can no longer guard myself, be my sentinel at the door of sleep, and let no fear, no nightmare, no whisper of the enemy disturb my rest. Surround my bed with your sword of flame, that I may lie down in peace and rise refreshed to serve God another day. Watch also over those I love who sleep under this same sky, that Heaven's silent army may keep guard while we are unaware. Saint Michael, glorious prince of the heavenly host, be near to me through every hour of the night, until the morning light returns and I can thank God for a peace kept safe. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, great prince of the heavenly host, who cast down the ancient serpent and guards the children of God from every danger, stand watch over me and those I love this day. I am aware of dangers I can see and threats I cannot, and I place myself under your strong protection, trusting in the shield of your sword raised against every evil. Drive far from me the harm that seeks my body, and drive far from my soul the evil that seeks my ruin. Walk before me on the road, stand behind me in the dark, and guard the door of my home and the door of my heart. When danger draws near, be swift to my defense, as you were swift in the war of heaven. Saint Michael, keep me safe under your shield, until I rest secure in the peace of God alone. Amen.