Chaplet of St. Michael

[Stone]

Reposted here from the Archived Catacombs:

The Chaplet of St. Michael
So rich a reward for so small an effort

Promises of the Holy Archangel

    

Appearing one day to Antonia d' Astonac, a most devout servant of God, St. Michael told her (it is related in the story of her life) that he wished to be honoured by nine salutations corresponding to the nine Choirs of Angels, which should consist of one Pater and three Aves in honour of each of the angelic choirs. The Archangel promised to obtain for all who should venerate him in this way before receiving Holy Communion, that an Angel from each of the nine Choirs should be assigned to accompany them to the Holy Table. He promised, moreover, his continual assistance during life, and likewise that of the Holy Angels, to all who should recite the nine salutations every day; and also, after death, the deliverance of their souls and of those of relatives from the pains of Purgatory.

Indulgences granted by Pius IX (it was approved by Pope Pius IX in 1851)

1. An Indulgence of seven years and seven quarantines for each recitation of the Chaplet.

2. An Indulgence of 100 days for wearing the Chaplet or kissing the Medal.

3. A Plenary Indulgence once a month, and on the following Feasts: The Apparition of St. Michael, May 8th; the Dedication Day of the Holy Archangel, September 29th; the Feast of St. Gabriel, March 24th; the Feast of St. Raphael, October 24th; and the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, October 2nd.

THE CHAPLET OF ST. MICHAEL

To be done on the Medal
V. O God, come to my assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be; etc.

I. In honor of the SERAPHIM: By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen. Our Father, 3 Hail Marys

II. Salutation -- 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys: in honor of the CHERUBIM.
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may the Lord grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.

III. Salutation -- 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys: in honor of the THRONES.
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.

IV. Salutation -- 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys: in honor of the DOMINIONS.
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen.

V. Salutation -- 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys: in honor of the POWERS.
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir Powers, may the Lord protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.

VI. Salutation -- 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys: in honor of the VIRTUES.
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil, and not allow us to fall into temptation. Amen.

VII. Salutation -- 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys: in honor of the PRINCIPALITIES.
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.

VIII. Salutation -- 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys: in honor of the ARCHANGELS.
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance and Faith in all good works in order that we may gain the glory of Heaven. Amen.

IX. Salutation -- 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys: in honor of the ANGELS.
By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to the eternal glory. Amen.

At the end say four Our Fathers, one on each of the four large beads nearest the medal.
The first Our Father in honor of St. Michael.
The second Our Father in honor of St. Gabriel.
The third Our Father in honor of St. Raphael.
The fourth Our Father in honor of your Guardian Angel.

Then say the following Invocation:

O glorious Prince St. Michael, Leader and Commander of the Heavenly Host, Guardian of souls, Vanquisher of rebel spirits, Servant in the house of the Divine King, and our glorious Guide, thou art brilliant in holiness and power.  Deliver us from all evil, for we turn to thee with confidence and enable us by thy gracious protection to serve God more faithfully everyday.

V. Pray for us O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.

R. That we may be made worthy of His promises.

Let Us Pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, since in Thy infinite goodness and mercy Thou desireth the salvation of all men, Thou hast appointed the most glorious Archangel, St. Michael Prince of Thy Church. Make us worthy, we beg of Thee to be delivered by his powerful protection from all our enemies, that we may not be overcome by them at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by St. Michael into the holy presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This, we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.