MICHAELMAS (SEPTEMBER 29TH)
St. Michael the Archangel, Defender of Christians Against the Forces of Evil In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. O Saint Michael, Archangel of God, we do thee reverence as the mighty protector of Holy Church and the vigilant guardian of our souls. Inspire us, we beseech thee, with thy lowliness, valor, and strength, that we may eschew sin and make perfect our love for our Heavenly Father. By thy might and humility, smite the malice and pride within our hearts, that naught may hinder us from the love of God. O Saint Michael, Archangel, pray that we may receive of God His bountiful grace, and with fervent zeal live our lives according to the holy teachings of Christ. Thou, O Prince of the angelic host, art chief among the heavenly ministers; yet in all thy glory, thou didst acknowledge God to be sovereign and thyself His humble servant. Unlike Lucifer, thou wast not overcome by pride, but didst stand fast in humility. Pray for us, that we also may be c...
