With reverence and devotion, we turn to thee, Saint Michael, Archangel, defender of the faithful. We assemble before thee in this hour of trial, pleading thy guidance. Direct us, oh mighty Archangel, with thy brilliant light, and defend us from the unholy powers that desire to destroy. Grant upon us thy strength and valor to confront the temptat

In his year of God's grace one thousand eight hundred and eighty six, Pope Leo XIII issued an extraordinary liturgy known as the Invocation to Saint Michael the Archangel. This powerful document was crafted in response to signals of increasing spiritual peril within the world. The invocation is a valiant request for the aid of Saint Michael, the A