A Novena to St. Michael the Archangel

Join the Norbertines in a novena to St. Michael, asking for his powerful protection against the forces of darkness. Let us unite in prayer to defend our families, society, and Church.

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A Solemn Call to Prayer

As we approach the feast of St. Michael, the Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey are calling on all Catholics around the world to unite under the banner of St. Michael and join them in a novena against the forces of darkness in our world. Let us call on the powerful intercession of St. Michael on his feast day to protect our families, our society, and the Church against Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Why join?

St. Michael, the great defender of the faithful, stands as a beacon of hope and a symbol of divine protection. By invoking his name, we call upon his strength to combat the darkness that threatens to overshadow the light of Christ. Now, more than ever, we must join together in prayer, asking for his powerful intercession to guard us against all forms of spiritual attack and to lead us toward the path of righteousness.

We invite you to participate in this novena, to lift your voices in prayer alongside the Norbertines of St. Michael's Abbey, and to stand together in faith and solidarity. May the prayers of this novena ascend like incense before the throne of God, and may St. Michael, with his sword of truth, defend us against the snares of the enemy.

Together, let us be vigilant, steadfast, and unwavering in our faith, trusting in the mighty intercession of St. Michael to be our shield and defender. Through his protection and the grace of God, may we find the strength to overcome all darkness and remain faithful to the light of Christ.

Prayer from the novena

Novena Prayer to St. Michael

Great Saint Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Host, your name is a question filled with awe: "Who is like God?" Your vocation is to reveal His power and His wisdom, and so your name teaches us that nothing can compare with His might and goodness. What is there that we cannot hope to receive from God's hand through your intercession and care? We entrust to you the intentions we bring in this novena: for Holy Church in Her trials; for our homelands so much in need of healing and grace; for our families who are shielded by the angels who guard us on our way to heaven; for the sick; for sinners; for the dying; for our dear, departed loved ones; and for protection from all the forces of evil who oppose these intentions. We expect great things and abundant blessings as we invoke you. Christ the Lord is your King and ours; we are safe under your shield and with your fiery sword of burning love for Him. We thank you in advance for the gifts to be obtained in this novena and promise in our gratitude to make your name and devotion known as much as we are able. Blessed be God, glorious in His fair hosts of angels led by you, Michael, the leader of the bodiless powers of heaven! Amen.