Rosary of Saint Michael and All Angels The Rosary of Saint Michael and All Angels is a lovely Rosary consisting of nine sets of prayers; one Our Father and three Hail Marys is prayed for each of the nine choirs of angels. The nine choirs of angels are: Cherubim Dominions Principalities Seraphim Virtues Archangels Thrones Powers Angels One day, Saint Michael, Prince of Angels, appeared to a devout servant of God named Antonia d' Astonac. The Arch-angel Michael said to her, "I wish to be honored by nine salutations corresponding to the nine Choirs of Angels, consisting of one Our Father and three Hail Marys for each of the angelic choirs." Saint Michael went on to promise that anyone who prayed this devotion in his honor would have, when approaching the Holy Altar to receive the Eucharist, an escort of nine angels chosen by himself from each of the nine choirs of angels. In addition, he promised that anyone who recited this devotion daily would be given during his life Prince Michael's own protection as well as the continual assistance of all of God's holy angels. Furthermore, after death, such a one will obtain for himself and his relations deliverance from purgatory. This is the method of reciting the chaplet: The chaplet is begun by saying the following invocation on the Powerful Medal (Saint Benedict's Medal): O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be, etc. These are the nine salutations to be followed by one Our Father and three Hail Marys: Following the nine salutations, pray one Our Father in honor of each of the following leading angels: Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, Saint Raphael, and our Guardian Angel. Personally, I myself pray one Our Father in honor of the following four angels: Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, Saint Uriel, and Saint Raphael; I requested that God make Uriel and Raphael my guardian angels. On the Guardian Angel Medal I say an additional Our Father for my personal Guardian Angel whose name I do not know. Prayer Almighty and Everlasting God, who by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, hast appointed the most glorious Archangel, Saint Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered from all our enemies, that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OR Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. We humbly beseech God to command him, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the divine power thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who roam through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. 1 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen. 2 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness to run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen. 3 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen. 4 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen. 5 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen. 6 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil and suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen. 7 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen. 8 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverence in faith and in all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen. 9 By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen. Original Version My Version ________________ __________ 10 Saint Michael 10 Saint Michael 11 Saint Gabriel 11 Saint Gabriel 12 Saint Raphael 12 Saint Uriel } my guardian 13 our Guardian Angel 13 Saint Raphael } angels Medal My Guardian Angel The chaplet is concluded with the following prayers on the Prince Michael side of the second medal: O glorious Prince Saint Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King, and our admirable conductor, thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil, who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day. 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. Additional information: This is meaning of the Latin letters on the two medals: C S The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict P B Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti C The Holy Cross be my Light and not the dragon be my Guide S NDSMD Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux M Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux L V.R.S.N.S.M.L. Down with you Satan! Stop luring me with your fakes! Vade Retro Satana! Numquam Suade Mihi Vana! S.M.Q.L.I.V.B. Poisonous is your bait! Gulp it down yourself! Sunt Mala Quae Libas! Ipse Venana Bibas! Pax! Peace! On the front of the Powerful Medal is Saint Benedict. The Latin says: Ejus in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur At our death may we be protected by his presence The medal, especially when properly blessed, is a protection when worn or carried on one's person, or when attached to walls, doors, or other objects. (With Ecclesiastical Approval) Oblates of Saint Benedict Saint Scholastica Mission House 24OO Maple Avenue Lisle, Illinois 6O532 OR Oblates of Saint Benedict 24 W 350 Maple Naperville, Illinois 60540 (I'm reliably informed this address will get to Sister Helen, who makes the Rosaries of Saint Michael and All Angels, faster.) 7O8-968-4264 $5.OO donation for 1 chaplet Chaplet of St. Michael (RC) The chaplet is said by starting with the Our Father bead nearest the central joining and leaving the last 4 beads nearest the medal for last. V. O God, come to my assistance. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. [Gloria Patri] Salutation 1: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 1st Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen. Salutation 2: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 2nd Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen. Salutation 3: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 3rd Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen. Salutation 4: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 4th Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen. Salutation 5: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 5th Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen. Salutation 6: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 6th Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil, an suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen. Salutation 7: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 7th Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen. Salutation 8: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 8th Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen. Salutation 9: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 9th Choir of Angels By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen. At the end, say 4 Paters on the 4 large beads nearest the medal: The 1st in honor of St. Michael The 2nd in honor of St. Gabriel The 3rd in honor of St. Raphael The 4th in honor of St. Uriel (or "Our Guardian Angel" if preferred) Then say the following invocation: O glorious Prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the divine King, and our admirable conductor, thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil, who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day. Amen. V. Pray for us, O Glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ. R. That we may be made worthy of His Promises. Prayer on the medal: Almighty and everlasting God, who by a prodigy of Goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered by his powerful protection from all our enemies, that none of them may harass us at the hour of our death, but that we may be conducted by him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.