This prayer is common among Catholics and revered as a powerful prayer. It is asking for the protection from evil through the intercession of the leader of the angels, Saint Michael the Archangel, granted by God. We encourage you to pray with us today in asking for this protection over the whole Church. For those wondering if this is considered worshiping an angel of God, be certain that this prayer is giving all glory, honor, and praise to our Lord, as all Catholic prayers do. Catholics use multiple definitions of the word "prayer." A prayer to God is considered one of many forms of Catholic worship. A prayer to a saint is considered as taking the form of a petition. This would be the same as asking a friend or family member to pray for you. The fathers of the early Christian Church have been recorded in their writings to follow this same tradition (see the following links). Find the full prayer below. 

If you would like to learn more about this topic check out: https://www.catholic.com/tract/the-intercession-of-the-saints and https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=308

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

St Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Amen. 

We invite you to join Sara in the responses throughout this litany: "deliver me, Jesus" and "Jesus, I trust in You." We pray that you may find child-like trust in Jesus through these ever so vulnerable statements. In times of uncertainty and fear, Jesus we TRUST in You. Find the full litany below. Written by Sister Faustina Maria Pia, Sister of Life. Find the full litany below.

The Litany of Trust

From the belief that I have to earn Your love 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the fear that I am unlovable 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the false security that I have what it takes 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From all suspicion of Your words and promises 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your will 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From anxiety about the future 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From restless self-seeking in the present moment 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From disbelief in Your love and presence 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the fear of being asked to give more than I have 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From the fear of what love demands 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

From discouragement 

Deliver me, Jesus. 

That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You are with me in my suffering 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That Your plan is better than anything else 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You always hear me and in Your goodness always respond to me 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That my life is a gift 

Jesus, I trust in You. 

That You will teach me to trust You

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You are my Lord and my God

Jesus, I trust in You.

That I am Your beloved one

Jesus, I trust in You.

Amen.

We invite you to join Matt in the responses throughout this litany: "deliver me, Jesus" and "Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it." We pray that Jesus may truly deliver you from any prideful thinking and grant you the grace to desire humility. Find the full litany below.

The Litany of Humility

O Jesus, meek and humble of heart,

Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being loved,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being extolled,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being honored,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being praised,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being preferred to others,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being consulted,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being approved,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being humiliated,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being despised,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of suffering rebukes,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being calumniated,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being forgotten,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being ridiculed,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being wronged,

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being suspected,

Deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than I,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be esteemed more than I,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be chosen and I set aside,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be praised and I go unnoticed,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be preferred to me in everything,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should,

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

Amen.

Reflections on HOPE by Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Claude de la Colombiere. The Lord is our Hope, be at peace. As His children, we can rely on Him to provide for us, to care for us, and to never forsake us. Let us all cling to the HOPE of the Lord through each season of uncertainty. Find the full prayer below.

Prayer for Hope

O my God, I am so certain that you watch over those who hope in You,

Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful! The Holy Spirit, one of the three persons of the Blessed Trinity, is the breath, the power, and the force living among us all. The Spirit enkindles our hearts, sets us on fire with love for our Lord and for others! Let us all remember to invite the Holy Spirit into our daily lives. Find the full prayer below.

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Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.

Amen. 

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