With reverence and trust, we turn to thee, Saint Michael, Archangel, champion of the faithful. We gather before thee in this hour of need, pleading thy guidance. Lead us, oh mighty Archangel, with thy glorious light, and shield us from the evil influences that threaten. Bestow upon us thy strength and boldness to stand the obstacles of this worl

In the year of Our Lord's grace one thousand eight hundred and eighty six, Pope Leo XIII issued the extraordinary liturgy known as the Invocation to Saint Michael the Archangel. This powerful composition was written in response to reports of here increasing spiritual peril within thesociety. Saint Michael's call is a valiant request for the protec