Lent with St. Michael the Archangel

Welcome to Lent with St. Michael the Archangel

Hello and a blessed lenten season to all. Welcome to St. Michael’s Lent, a playlist featuring the timeless tradition started by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century.
The 40 days devotion of St. Michael the Archangel, or St. Michael’s Lent, began with St Francis, who was devoted to the Archangel, and desired to more intimately share in the passion of Christ our Lord. St. Francis desired to suffer spiritually and physically, through prayer and fasting similar to that of the lenten season, so as to take part in Christ’s own suffering and grow in deeper relationship with Jesus. You can observe this devotion during all times of the year, traditionally the Church observes this devotion the day following the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, until the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, as well as well as during the actually lenten season.

Consecration to St. Michael the Archangel

Oh most Noble Prince of the Angelic Hierarchies valorous warrior of Almighty God, and zealous lover of His glory, terror of the rebellious angels, and love and delight of all the just ones, my beloved Archangel Saint Michael, desiring to be numbered among thy devoted servants, I, today offer and consecrate myself to thee, and place myself, my family, and all I possess under thy most powerful protection.
I entreat thee not to look at how little, I, as thy servant have to offer, being only a wretched sinner, but to gaze, rather, with favorable eye at the heartfelt affection with which this offering is made, and remember that if from this day onward I am under thy patronage, thou must during all my life assist me, and procure for me the pardon of my many grievous offenses, and sins, the grace to love with all my heart my God, my dear Savior Jesus and my Sweet Mother Mary, and obtain for me all the help necessary to arrive to my crown of glory. 
Defend me always from my spiritual enemies, particularly in the last moments of my life. 
Come then oh Glorious Prince and succor me in my last struggle, and with thy powerful weapon cast far from me into the infernal abysses that prevaricator and proud angel that one day thou prostrated in the celestial battle. 
Saint Michael, defend us in our daily battle so that we may not perish in the last Judgment.

The Litany of St. Michael the Archangel

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! 
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! 
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! 
Lord have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. 
Lord have mercy on us. Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us. 
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. 
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity one God, have mercy on us. 
Holy Mary Queen of Angels, pray for us 
St Michael, pray for us 
St Michael filled with the wisdom of God, pray for us 
St Michael, perfect adorer of the Incarnate Word, pray for us 
St Michael crowned with honor and glory, pray for us 
St Michael most powerful Prince of the armies of the Lord, pray for us
St Michael standard-bearer of the Most Holy Trinity, pray for us 
St Michael victor over Satan, pray for us 
St Michael guardian of Paradise, pray for us
St Michael guide and comforter of the people of Israel, pray for us 
St Michael splendor and fortress of the Church Militant, pray for us 
St Michael, honor and joy of the Church Triumphant, pray for us
St Michael light of angels, pray for us 
St Michael bulwark of orthodox believers, pray for us 
St Michael strength of those who fight under the standard of the Cross, pray for us 
St Michael light and confidence of souls at the hour of death, pray for us 
St Michael our most sure aid, pray for us 
St Michael our help in all adversities, pray for us 
St Michael Herald of the Everlasting Sentence, pray for us 
St Michael Consoler of souls detained in the flames of Purgatory, pray for us 
Thou whom the Lord has charged to receive souls after death, pray for us 
St Michael our Prince, pray for us
St Michael our Advocate, pray for us 
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord 
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us O Lord. 
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. 
Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us.
Pray for us, O glorious St Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ. 
That we may be made worthy of His promises.
Sanctify us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, with Thy holy blessing, and grant us, by the intercession of St. Michael, that wisdom which teaches us to lay up treasures in Heaven by exchanging the goods of this world for those of eternity, Thou Who livest and reignest, world without end Amen. 

Daily Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
We will now pray an Our Father three times in honor of St Michael, St Gabriel, St Raphael and our Guardian Angel. 
Our Father….. 
A prayer to ask for the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi
Holy Saint Francis, through your kind intercession we seek holiness above all things. We seek the faith, hope and love that allowed you to joyfully renounce the pleasures of earthly life and to radically follow our Lord Jesus Christ. 
Pray for us that we enjoy the privilege of suffering with and for the poor in the example of Jesus. Help us to be always grateful for all the blessings we have received and the strength to overcome our most pressing concerns 
St. Francis, help us in praying for the grace to truly repent for our sins and actively seek reconciliation with God. May the blessings we obtain through your intercession deepen our faith, and inspire us to store treasures in Heaven, where we hope to spend eternity with the Almighty Father.