National Catholic Register

On the Prayer to St. Michael — and St. Joseph

A few weeks ago, controversy erupted over a claim that Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich had instructed a priest in that archdiocese to cease and desist from publicly reciting the “Prayer to St. Michael ...
National Catholic Register

The Powerful St. Michael Prayer Should Not Incite Controversy, but Calls to Intercession

There are plenty of reasons for invoking the help of the most powerful archangel in today’s battles against the devil. A statue of St. Michael the Archangel putting his sword back into its sheath is ...
National Catholic Reporter

Pope consecrates Vatican City to St. Joseph, St. Michael the Archangel

With retired Pope Benedict XVI sitting next to him, Pope Francis formally recited separate prayers to consecrate Vatican City to St. Joseph and to St. Michael the Archangel. The early morning ceremony ...
National Catholic Reporter

Prayer to St. Michael sees resurgence in response to abuse crisis

A statue of St. Michael the Archangel is seen at the Church of St. Michael in New York City. In response to the church's abuse crisis, some pastors have asked their parishioners to say the prayer to ...
Catholic News Agency

Prayer to St. Michael for Personal Protection

St. Michael, the Archangel! Glorious prince, chief and champion of the heavenly hosts; guardian of the souls of men; conqueror of the rebel angels! How beautiful art thou, in thy heaven-made armor. We ...