# Praying the Litany of St. Michael
*2015-09-12*

> Bill Young dedicates the episode to a listener from Moldova and leads the Litany of St. Michael, invoking the archangel’s protection for all listeners.

## A Special Dedication

Good afternoon, I’m Bill Young. Before we begin the litany, I want to acknowledge a listener from Moldova—a country between Ukraine and Romania that gained independence in 1991. She loves angels, so this prayer is especially for her, and for all who seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary today.

## Opening Invocations

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. 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 Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, have mercy on us. St. Michael the Archangel, have mercy on us.

## The Litany of St. Michael

St. Michael, Prince of the Seraphim, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, messenger of the Lord, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, guardian of Israel, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, council of the Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, dean of Paradise, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, brightest star of the Angelic Order, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, mediator of divine graces, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, radiant sun, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, first model of humanity, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, exemplar of meekness, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, first flame of holy zeal, have mercy on us.
St. Michael, worthy of admiration, pray for us.
St. Michael, worthy of veneration, pray for us.
St. Michael, worthy of praise, pray for us.
St. Michael, minister of divine mercy, pray for us.
St. Michael, mighty leader, pray for us.
St. Michael, dispenser of glory, pray for us.
St. Michael, comforter of the downcast, pray for us.
St. Michael, angel of peace, pray for us.
St. Michael, comfort of the sick, pray for us.
St. Michael, guide of the wandering, pray for us.
St. Michael, stronghold of hope, pray for us.
St. Michael, guardian of the faithful, pray for us.
St. Michael, protector of the Church, pray for us.
St. Michael, refuge of the poor, pray for us.
St. Michael, refuge of the oppressed, pray for us.
St. Michael, conqueror of demons, pray for us.
St. Michael, our courage, pray for us.
St. Michael, our refuge, pray for us.
St. Michael, our defender, pray for us.
St. Michael, leader of angels, pray for us.
St. Michael, light of the prophets, pray for us.
St. Michael, guide of the apostles, pray for us.
St. Michael, relief to the martyrs, pray for us.
St. Michael, joy of confessors, pray for us.
St. Michael, guardian of virgins, pray for us.
St. Michael, honored by all saints, pray for us.

## Concluding Prayer

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Let us pray: O Lord, may the powerful intercession of your Archangel Michael protect us always and everywhere, free us from all evil, and lead us to eternal life. Through Christ our Lord, amen.
All holy angels and archangels, defend us. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God bless all who are listening.

*May St. Michael’s intercession guard us and draw us ever closer to Christ.*