The Chaplet of Saint Michael
Revealed in 1751 to the Servant of God Antônia d'Astonac, the Archangel asked to be honored by nine salutations — one for each of the nine choirs of Angels.
On the Medal
V.O God, come to my assistance.
R.O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Narration follows each bead as you advance. Keep your beads in hand and arrow forward.
The Full Chaplet
On the Medal
V. O God, come to my assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Nine Salutations — One Our Father, Three Hail Marys after each
1.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen.
2.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Cherubim, may the Lord grant us the grace to leave the ways of sin and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.
3.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen.
4.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Dominations, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly passions. Amen.
5.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil and falling into temptation. Amen.
6.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Powers, may the Lord protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.
7.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen.
8.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in all good works in order that we may attain the glory of Heaven. Amen.
9.By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted in the life to come to Heaven. Amen.
The Four Our Fathers
Say one Our Father in honor of each: Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, Saint Raphael, Our Guardian Angel.
Concluding Prayers
Prayer to Saint Michael: O glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable conductor, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
Invocation: Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ, that we may be made worthy of His promises.
Concluding Prayer: Almighty and Everlasting God, Who, by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael Prince of Your Church, make us worthy, we ask You, to be delivered from all our enemies, that none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted by him into Your Presence. This we ask through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.