Invocation of the 9 Choirs of Angels

O Holy Angels, watch over us at all times during this perilous life;

O holy Archangels, be our guides on the way to heaven;

O heavenly choir of the Principalities, govern us in soul and body;

O mighty Powers, preserve us against the wiles of the demons;

O celestial Virtues, give us strength and courage in the battle of life;

O powerful Dominations, obtain for us dominion over the rebellion of our flesh;

O sacred Thrones, grant us peace with God and man;

O brilliant Cherubim, illumine our minds with heavenly knowledge;

O burning Seraphim, enkindle in our hearts the fire of charity.

O HOLY Archangel Michael, defend us in battle that we may not perish in the tremendous day of judgment. Amen. 

ST. MICHAEL the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. We humbly beseech Thee, O God, to command him; and do Thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the divine power thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who roam through the world seeking the destruction of souls. Amen

 

 (Pre-1968 Indulgence of 300 days)