St. Michael Prayer

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.

Invocation:

HOLY Archangel Michael, defend us in battle that we may not perish in the tremendous day of judgment. (Pre-1968 Indulgence of 300 days)

The version below is very potent and used by exorcist. The one above is easy to remember but is not near as effective in keep evil spirits away and should be for ordinary use. The one below use when evil is present.

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
(By Pope Leo XIII)

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen

Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies, Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in "our battle against principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places" (Eph 6:12)

Come to the assistance of men whom God has created to His likeness and whom He has redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of the devil. Holy Church venerates thee as her guardian and protector; to thee, the Lord has entrusted the souls of the redeemed to be led into heaven.

Pray therefore the God of Peace to crush Satan beneath our feet, that he may no longer retain men captive and do injury to the Church. Offer our prayers to the Most High, that without delay they may draw His mercy down upon us; take hold of "the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan", bind him that he may no longer seduce the nations" (Rev 20:2)