Rosary of Saint Michael

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This devotion was taught and requested by the Archangel himself, the handmaid Antonia de Astônaco, in Portugal. The devotion passed to other countries, was approved by many bishops and even the Holy Pope Pius IX, who enriched it with indulgences on August 8, 1851.

Method to pray:

In the small account next to the medal, it is said:

God come to my aid.

Lord, help me and save me.

Glory to the Father ...

Then, leaving the following four accounts for the end, take the first large account of the Rosary and say the first greeting, as follows:

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First Greeting

We greet the First Choir of Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of the Seraphim, asking that God ignite a burning love in us. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O ardent Seraphim, reach out to us with fervent love for GOD.

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Second Greeting

We salute the Second Choir of Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of the Cherubim, that in the strength of the Word of GOD, we grow up to the fullness of the Age of CHRIST. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O Enlightened Cherubs, attain to us the true knowledge of GOD and the Wisdom of the Saints.

Third Greeting

We salute the Third Choir of Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of Thrones, that the life of GOD be strengthened in us, that GOD ONE and TRINE be elevated on the throne of our hearts and, in return, on the bliss , we are guaranteed the throne in Heaven destined for us from the beginning. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O Excellent Thrones, obtain peace and tranquility of Heart for us.

Fourth Greeting

We greet the Fourth Choir of Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of Domination, that we become citizens of honor in the Celestial City, led by the Seven Gifts of ESPIRÍTO SANTO. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O High Domination, achieve victory over all our evil inclinations and lusts.

Fifth Greeting

We salute the Fifth Choir of Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of Forces (“Dynámeis Powers”) that the violence necessary for entry into Heaven acts in us, fulfilling the obligations of the New Covenant, preparing us in the ways of asceticism and mystical. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O Invincible Forces (Powers), reach fortress against all hellish power.

Sixth Greeting

We greet the Sixth Choir of Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of Powers (“Exousíai” Virtues) that with Mary Most Holy, we zealously take care of our Accountability book so that we can enjoy the time of our pilgrimage well. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O Most Serene Powers (Virtues), obtain perfect obedience and justice for us.

Seventh Greeting

We salute the Seventh Choir of Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of Authorities (Principalities "Archai"), that we become living and useful members of the Church growing daily in Faith, Hope and Charity. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O Miraculous Authorities, reach us to the fullness of all virtues and perfection.

Eighth Greeting

We salute the Eighth Choir of Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of the Archangels, to bring before us the victorious sword and to communicate to us being a Child and being a New Creature. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O Holy Archangels, reach us in conformity with the Holy Will of GOD.

Ninth Greeting

We salute the Ninth Choir of the Angels asking for the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial Choir of the Angels, to defend us with their shield and to tune our ears to their inspirations, preserving in us, “clay vases”, in a world decayed with dedication bye. Amen

1 OUR FATHER ... 3 AVE MARIAS ... 1 GLORY TO THE FATHER ...

O Holy Angels, faithful protectors, reach us with true humility and great confidence in the Mercy of GOD.

In the end it is said in the four large accounts:

OUR FATHER ... in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel and the following invocation:

Saint Michael the Archangel, we recommend the time of our death to you, keep the devil away from us, so that he does not attack us and does not harm our soul.

OUR FATHER ... in honor of Saint Rafael Archangel, and the following invocation:

Saint Rafael Archangel, always lead us on the straight path of virtue and perfection.

OUR FATHER ... in honor of Saint Gabriel the Archangel and the following invocation:

Saint Gabriel Archangel, grant us a living Faith, a strong Hope, a burning Love and a deep devotion to Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar and the Immaculate Virgin from GOD.

OUR FATHER ... in honor of our Holy Guardian Angel, and the following invocation:

Holy Guardian Angel, obtain divine inspirations and the special grace of putting them into practice with fidelity. Amen

Let us pray:

Most glorious Saint Michael, chief and prince of the Celestial Armies, faithful guardian of souls, winner of the rebellious spirits, beloved of the house of GOD, our admirable guide after the SACRED FAMILY; you whose excellence and virtues are most eminent, deign to rid us of all evils, all of us who turn to you with confidence, and do for your incomparable protection that we advance, more and more, in fidelity in serving GOD. Amen

- Pray for us, O Blessed Saint Michael, prince of the Church of CHRIST.

- That we may be worthy of His promises.

Let us pray:

GOD, all powerful and eternal, who through a prodigy of kindness and mercy for the salvation of men, you have chosen the prince of your Church the most glorious Archangel Michael, make us worthy, we ask of you, to be preserved from all our enemies, so that at the time of our death none of them may disturb us, but may it be given to us to be introduced by him in the presence of your powerful and Augusta Majesty, for the merits of JESUS ​​CHRIST, Our Lord. Amen

THE ARCHANGEL'S PROMISES SÃO MIGUEL

In an appearance to an illustrious servant of GOD, all dedicated to the worship of the glorious São Miguel, Antonia of Astônaco, in Portugal, this holy Archangel declared to him that he wished that nine greetings corresponding to the nine choirs of Angels should be made in his honor. would consist of the recitation of an Our Father and three Ave Marias in honor of each of the choirs of Angels.

He promised in return that whoever would render this service to him would have, at the time when, in a state of grace, a procession of nine Angels, chosen from among the nine choirs, approached the Holy Eucharistic table. In addition, for the daily recitation of these nine greetings, he promised his assistance and that of the holy Angels throughout the course of his life, and after death the liberation from Purgatory for himself and his relatives.

(This is what is written in the life of the servant of GOD - Book II, chapter 74).