The Chaplet of Saint Michael
the Archangel
The history of this Chaplet of Saint Michael the Archangel, goes back to a Portugese Carmelite Nun, Sister Antonia d’Astonac, who, in 1751, had a vision of Saint Michael, who told her to honour him, by nine salutations to the nine Choirs of Angels.
By this devotion, He promised her that:
“Whoever would practice this devotion in his honour would have, when approaching Holy Communion, an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine Choirs. In addition, for the daily recital of these nine salutations, he also promised his continual assistance and that of all the holy angels during life, and after death, deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and all their relations.”
Saint Michael to Sister Antonia d’Astonac.
The Chaplet
Opening Act of Contrition (on Medal)
V/. O God, + come to my assistance
R/. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory Be …
First Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen.
Our Father … three Hail Mary’s
Second Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness to run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.
Our Father … three Hail Mary’s
Third Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.
Our Father … three Hail Mary’s
Fourth Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue our unruly passions. Amen.
Our Father … three Hail Mary’s
Fifth Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil and suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen.
Our Father … three Hail Mary’s
Sixth Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.
Our Father … three Hail Mary’s
Seventh Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.
Our Father … three Hail Mary’s
Eighth Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen.
Our Father...three Hail Mary’s
Ninth Salutation:
By the intercession of Saint 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 eternal glory. Amen.
Our Father … three Hail Mary’s
On the last four beads
In honour of Saint Michael: Our Father … In honour of Saint Gabriel: Our Father … In honour of Saint Raphael: Our Father … In honour of our Guardian Angel: Our Father …
Concluding Prayer on the Medal:
O GLORIOUS Prince Saint Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King, and our admirable conductor, thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil, who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
V/. Pray for us, O glorious Saint Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.
R/. That we may be made worthy of His promises.
Almighty and Everlasting God, by your goodness, and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men Has appointed the most glorious Archangel, Saint Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered from all our enemies that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.