Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard 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 the Power of God
Thrust into Hell, Satan,
and all the evil spirits
who roam the world for ruin of souls.
Amen.
Artist: Carlo Crivelli
Date: 1476
Technique: Egg tempera on wood
Held at: National Gallery, London
Background to the prayer: Pope John Paul II and the Prayer to St Michael
Why is this prayer on NZ Conservative? ~ Lucia Maria