POWERFUL NOVENA TO THE ARCHANGELS (SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL): DAY 3

IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN

V. O God, come to my aid +
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

OPENING PRAYER

The Three Archangels | Pinacoteca di Brera“Bless the Lord all ye His angels: You that are mighty in strength, and execute His word, hearkening to the voice of His orders. Bless the Lord, o my soul, and let all that is within me bless His holy name.” (Psalm 102:20)

O God, who from among all your angels chose the Archangel Gabriel to announce the mystery of the Incarnation, mercifully grant that we who solemnly remember him on earth may feel the benefit of his patronage in heaven, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him. We humbly pray, and do thou O Prince of the heavenly host. By the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

O God, send the Archangel Raphael to our assistance. May he who stands forever praising you at your throne present our humble petitions to be blessed by you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Day 3 Instruction/Prayer: In Luke 1: 26-28, we read: “In the sixth month, the Angel Gabriel was sent to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, ‘Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.’ St. Gabriel, Strength of God, foretold the greatness of Jesus Christ and always is the protector of the faithful; may he continually inspire us about the greatness and divinity of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

DAY 3 MEDITATION

(An exposition of the Angelic world, and how Archangel Michael became the Prince of the Heavenly Host) – Part 3

How many are there?

How many is ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands? | by Tony — Antonakis Maritis | Medium

There are vast multitudes of them in heaven, known as the heavenly hosts. (Cf. Ps. 68:7, Lk 2:13, Dan 7:10, Rev. 5:11), little wonder God is called “Lord of Hosts” (in Hebrew, “Yahweh Sabaoth”) over three hundred times in the Old Testament (particularly in the books of the prophets) and twice in the New Testament (Rom 9:29 and Jas 5:4). Although, the angels cannot be quantified by human standards; however, we could say that there are trillions of trillions of them at the time of creation.

Are they all equal and the same?

God did not create all the angels to be of equal rank – God does not create things equal. He makes varieties. Some are higher, more intelligent, more beautiful, more powerful, more glorious, etc., than others. According to Saint Thomas Aquinas, in His “Summa Theologica” 1a: “In bodily substances, we distinguish their species or essential kind, and their status as individuals of that kind. For example, we distinguish in a man, (a) what makes him a human being, and (b) what makes him this one human being. Now, that which constitutes a thing in its species or essential kind is called the principle of specification. And that which constitutes a thing as this one item or instance of its kind is called the principle of individuation. In all creatures, the principle of specification is the substantial form which makes the creature an existing thing of its essential kind. And the principle of individuation is matter or bodiliness inasmuch as it is marked by quantity. Since angels have in them no matter or bodiliness at all, for they are pure spirits, they are not individuated. This means that each angel is the only one of its kind. It means that each angel is a specie or essential kind of substantial being. Hence each angel is essentially different from every other angel.” Thus, just as a dog is different from a cat, so also is the uniqueness of each angel.

Having stated that they are not of equal rank, we can contemplate their hierarchy this way: the ones at the highest rank (9th rank) contemplate the revelation of God more clearly than the rest, and they pass the idea unto the ones directly below them (next rank), and so it goes continuously to the last rank. This brings us to the choir of angels. This we shall examine in the next section.

TO BE CONTINUED…

Pause for a moment…

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.

SHORT INVOCATIONS

God, the Father of Heaven, Creator of every spirit,
have mercy on us!

God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, on whom the angels desire to gaze,
have mercy on us!

God, the Holy Spirit, felicity of the blessed spirits,
have mercy on us!

Holy Trinity, one God, glory of the holy angels,
have mercy on us!

Holy Mary, Queen of the heavenly spirits,
pray for us!

Holy Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael,
pray for us!

St Michael, Prince of the celestial host,
pray for us!

St. Raphael, angel of health and curer of blindness,
pray for us!

St. Gabriel, who announced the Incarnation of the Word,
pray for us!

Faithful Ministers of Christ,
pray for us!

Solace of the faithful,
pray for us!

Protector of those who are devout to you,
pray for us!

Making joyful your devoted clients,
pray for us!

Consoler in necessities,
pray for us!

Christ Jesus, beatitude of the angels,
spare us!

Christ Jesus, glory of the heavenly spirits,
hear us!

Christ Jesus, splendor of the celestial armies,
have mercy on us!

CONCLUDING PRAYERS & CONSECRATION TO THE ARCHANGELS

Luca Giordano Archangel Michael overthrows the rebel angel painting - Archangel Michael overthrows the rebel angel print for saleSt. Michael the Archangel, loyal champion of God and His people, I, today offer and consecrate myself to you, and place myself, my family, and all I possess under your most powerful protection, and I turn to you with confidence and seek your powerful intercession. For the love of God, Who made you so glorious in grace and power, and for the love of the Mother of Jesus, the Queen of the Angels, be pleased to hear my prayer. You know the value of my soul in the eyes of God. May no stain of evil ever disfigure its beauty. Help me to conquer the evil spirit who tempts me. I desire to imitate your loyalty to God and Holy Mother Church and your great love for God and people. And since you are God’s messenger for the care of his people, I entrust to you this special request: (Mention your request). St. Michael, since you are, by the Will of the Creator, the powerful intercessor of Christians, I have great confidence in your prayers. I earnestly trust that if it is God’s Holy Will, my petition will be granted. Pray for me, St. Michael, and also for those I love. Protect us in all dangers of body and soul. Help us in our daily needs. Through your powerful intercession, may we live a holy life, die a happy death, and reach heaven where we may praise and love God with you forever. Amen.

File:Accademia - Archangel Raphael and Tobit by Titian.jpg - Wikimedia CommonsHoly Archangel Raphael, standing so close to the throne of God and offering Him our prayers, I, today offer and consecrate myself to you, and place myself, my family, and all I possess under your most powerful protection, and I turn to you with confidence and seek your powerful intercession. I venerate you as God’s special Friend and Messenger. I choose you as my Patron and wish to love and obey you as young Tobiah did. I consecrate to you my body and soul, all my work, and my whole life. I want you to be my Guide and Counselor in all the dangerous and difficult problems and decisions of my life. Remember, dearest, St. Raphael, that the grace of God preserved you with the good Angels in heaven when the proud ones were cast into hell. I entreat you, therefore, to help me in my struggle against the world, the spirit of impurity, and the devil. Defend me from all dangers and every occasion of sin. Direct me always in the way of peace, safety, and salvation. Offer my prayers to God as you offered those of Tobiah, so that through your intercession I may obtain the graces necessary for the salvation of my soul. I ask you to pray that God grant me this favor if it be His holy Will: (Mention your request). St. Raphael, help me to love and serve my God faithfully, to die in His grace, and finally to merit to join you in seeing and praising God forever in heaven. Amen.

Catholic Print Picture THE ANNUNCIATION Virgin Mary and Archangel Gabriel 8x10" | eBaySt. Gabriel the Archangel, I venerate you as the “Angel of the Incarnation,” because God has specially appointed you to bear the messages concerning the God-Man to Daniel, Zechariah, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. I, today offer and consecrate myself to you, and place myself, my family, and all I possess under your most powerful protection, and I turn to you with confidence and seek your powerful intercession. I venerate you also as the “strength from God,” because you are the giver of God’s strength, consoler, and comforter chosen to strengthen God’s faithful and to teach them important truths. I ask for the grace of a special power of the will to strive for holiness of life. Steady my resolutions, renew my courage, comfort, and console me in the problems, trials, and sufferings of daily living, as you consoled our Savior in His agony and Mary in her sorrows and Joseph in his trials. I put my confidence in you. St. Gabriel, I ask you especially for this favor: (Mention your request). Through your earnest love for the Son of God-Made-Man and for His blessed Mother, I beg of you, intercede for me that my request may be granted if it be God’s holy Will.

Pray for us, St. Gabriel the Archangel. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray: Almighty and ever-living God, send to our assistance the Archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael. May all who stand before the Throne of Thy Majesty, offer unto You our thanksgiving, praises, and petitions, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and mercifully grant that we who honour your holy Archangels on earth may feel the benefit of their patronage in heaven. You live and reign forever. Amen.

Blessing+
Through the intercession of the Holy Archangels – Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, may the Lord bless + us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

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Shalom!

Compiled by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição, Paulo Ramos, Maranhão, Brazil
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Mary Okorie
Mary Okorie
3 years ago

St Michael,St Raphael and St Gabriel,pray for us

Jenny Nwatu
Jenny Nwatu
3 years ago

Pray for us Archangels , that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Nneka
Nneka
3 years ago

Holy Arch angels pray for us Amen

Adaeze
Adaeze
3 years ago

Pray for us holy Archangels, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen

Emmanuel Ukah
Emmanuel Ukah
2 years ago

Beautiful and powerful prayers.
The history and stories of the Archangels are top notch.
Thank you Fr Chinaka.
May God continue to bless you and continue to increase your wisdom and knowledge. Amen.

njideka Ihionu
njideka Ihionu
2 years ago

Please Angels of God bless me and grant me all that concerns me Amen

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
1 year ago

Holy Archangels, pray for me and grant all my petitions

Nora Ekeh
Nora Ekeh
1 year ago

Holy Archangels pray for us

Sylvernus Ohikhokhai Akhigbe
Sylvernus Ohikhokhai Akhigbe
1 year ago

Pray ❤️ for us ye Angels of God in heaven. Amen ❤️.

Gloria Olebunne
Gloria Olebunne
1 year ago

Faithful Ministers of Christ,
pray for us!

Aromashodu Bisi
Aromashodu Bisi
1 year ago

All angles in heaven pray for us. Amen

Asen Anita
Asen Anita
1 year ago

Holy Archangels present our prayers to God our almighty father.

Nkechi
Nkechi
1 year ago

St Gabriel, pray for us. Amen

Dee
Dee
1 year ago

May the holy Archangels intercede for us. Amen

Benjamin Adewale Ajai
Benjamin Adewale Ajai
1 year ago

Pray for us, Holy Archangel of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Through the intercession of the Holy Archangels – Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, may the Lord bless + us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Henry
Henry
1 year ago

Holy Archangels… pray for us

Lucy Eze
Lucy Eze
1 year ago
Reply to  Henry

May the heavenly archangels intercede for us and family

Adeyanju Adenike Regina
Adeyanju Adenike Regina
1 year ago

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him. We humbly pray, and do thou O Prince of the heavenly host. By the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

Mike-kusah, Vickie
Mike-kusah, Vickie
1 year ago

May the Archangels continue to intercede for us in all our trials and challenges in this life

Ndu-kanebi, Lauretta
Ndu-kanebi, Lauretta
1 year ago

May God Almighty bless us through the Archangels – Gabriel, Michael and Raphael. Amen

Isioma
Isioma
1 year ago

To God be the glory for all His wonderful work in my life and that of my family. May His name be praised for evermore.

Somito
Somito
1 year ago

Christ Jesus, glory of the heavenly spirits,
hear us

Uba Susanna Chiebone
Uba Susanna Chiebone
1 year ago

Thank you Jesus for given us this opportunity to participate in this beautiful and powerful Novena.

Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
1 year ago

Pray for us all you Angels of the heavenly Host, Amen

Obainoke Jane Akhere
Obainoke Jane Akhere
1 year ago

Thank you Jesus…Thank you Lord.Archangels Michael, Raphael and Gabriel please intercede for me and my family…So that our prayers may be answered through Jesus Christ Our Lord.Amen.

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
1 year ago

May the Arch Angels intercede for us always

Roses Utsaha
Roses Utsaha
1 year ago

All Ye Angels of God, pray for us.

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

May we always treasure the graces so generously lavished on us each moment of our lives.

Obogara Mary
Obogara Mary
1 year ago

May the Holy Archangels continue to intercede for us all through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Martha Movihi Abugh
Martha Movihi Abugh
1 year ago

Through the intercession of St Raphael may I receive healing in Jesus name amen

Rita Akaju
Rita Akaju
1 year ago

Holy Angels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, pray for us Amen.

Anthonia Ugorji
Anthonia Ugorji
1 year ago

Holy Archangels, pray for Francis Osakue. Amen

Nkiru Osefo - Major
Nkiru Osefo - Major
1 year ago

Through the intercession of the Holy Archangels : Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, may the Lord bless us and keep us from every evil and bring us to everlasting life, Amen

Chidimma Nwaeze
Chidimma Nwaeze
1 year ago

May the holy archangels of God continue to intercede for us before God’s holy throne, amen

Agwu Amaechi
Agwu Amaechi
1 year ago

St Micheal, St Raphael, St Gabriel pray for us

Mary Osagie
Mary Osagie
1 year ago

Dear Arch Angels, defend, protect, heal and minister to my family and I.

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
1 year ago

Archangel St’s Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, pray for our petitions, Amen

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
1 year ago

St Michael the arch angel, defend us in the day of battle, be our safeguard against the wickedness of the devil.

Monica
Monica
1 year ago

Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael pray for us, Ameeeeeeeeeeeen.

EuniceOur verenyol
EuniceOur verenyol
1 year ago

Pray for us holy Michael, Raphael and Gabriel that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Ozioma
Ozioma
1 year ago

St Michael, St Gabriel and St Raphael pray for us. Amen

Oby Ralph
Oby Ralph
1 year ago

Archangel Michael Ralphel and Gabriel pray for us

Grace Orpin
Grace Orpin
1 year ago

Holy Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, pray for us. Amen

Lina Omagbitse
Lina Omagbitse
1 year ago

Through the intercessions of the archangels May I receive favourable graces that I seek, I ask through Jesus Christ our Lord amen

Pauline Agbidye
Pauline Agbidye
1 year ago

May the Arch-Angels intercede for us today as we bring our petitions to God Almighty .

Victoria Falowo
Victoria Falowo
1 year ago

May God in his grace release his archangels for our protection in Jesus name Amen

Sabina Onyebi
Sabina Onyebi
1 year ago

Archangels of God pray for us amen.

Catherine Adaugo Uzoma
Catherine Adaugo Uzoma
1 year ago

Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, pray for us.

Gloria Nkiruka Odia
Gloria Nkiruka Odia
1 year ago

St.Michael , Raphael and Gabriel please lift our petitions before God and in His mercies,may all our prayers be answered.
Amen.

Afubers Ngozi
Afubers Ngozi
1 year ago

Archangel pray for me that my requests will be granted

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