From JTM Canada-- September 29 Feast of ST MICHAEL and the ARCHANGELS

You should be aware that the word "angel" denotes a function rather than a nature. Those holy spirits of heaven have indeed always been spirits. They can only be called angels when they deliver some message. Moreover, those who deliver messages of lesser importance are called angels and those who proclaim messages of supreme importance are called archangels. And so it was that not merely an angel but the archangel Gabriel was sent to the Virgin Mary. It was only fitting that the highest angel should come to announce the greatest of all messages.

    

Some angels are given proper names to denote the service they are empowered to perform. In that holy city, where perfect knowledge flows from the vision of almighty God, those who have no names may easily be known. But personal names are assigned to some, not because they could not be known without them, but rather to denote their ministry when they came among us. Thus, Michael means "Who is like God," Gabriel is "The Strength of God" and Raphael is "God's Remedy."

    

Whenever some act of wondrous power must be performed, Michael is sent, so that his action and his name may make it clear that no one can do what God does by his superior power. So also our ancient foe desired in his pride to be like God, saying: I will ascend into heaven; I will exalt my throne above the stars of heaven; I will be like the Most High. He will be allowed to remain in power until the end of the world when he will be destroyed in the final punishment. Then, he will fight with the archangel Michael, as we are told by John: A battle was fought with Michael the archangel.

    

So too Gabriel, who is called God's strength, was sent to Mary. He came to announce the One who appeared as a humble man to quell the cosmic powers. Thus God's strength announced the coming of the Lord of the heavenly powers, mighty in battle. Raphael means God's remedy, for when he touched Tobit's eyes in order to cure him, he banished the darkness of his blindness. Thus, since he is to heal, he is rightly called God's remedy. 

 

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, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who roam the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

 

https://www.goodcatholic.com/st-michael-his-prayer-and-the-version-youve-never-seen/ 

by Pope Leo XIII, 1888.  Added to the Raccolta, 1933:  #292, Indulgence is 300 Days, once a day.

 

Here are quotes from several Messages from The Book of Truth that mention St. Michael. The Book of Truth is referred to in Revelation and has been given to the world over a period of several years at this present time through Maria Divine Mercy.

 

MAY 11 2011  Message from Virgin Mary regarding protection of saints"You must call on St. Benedict, St. Joseph, St. John the Evangelist, St. Augustine and Michael the Archangel to give you the support you will need."  - Virgin Mary

 

JUN 13 2011  Hand Me over your troubles and I will ease your burden"The prayer to St Michael and the recital of the most holy Rosary are your most powerful weapons against Satan." - Jesus 

 

JUL 09 2011  Let My Sacred Servants know the content of them so they can prepare their flock “My daughter, there are, at this time, a number of visionaries with whom I communicate, with the help of my blessed mother, Michael the Archangel and the Holy Trinity, but they are fewer than you think. Some of the Apostles will be hidden from view, their work known only to the saints in Heaven. Then there are those who the world will eventually recognize as my messengers. You are one of these.” - Jesus

 

SEP 30 2011  Hardened souls will not find The Warning easy “I ask that all my followers now protect themselves from Satan. They must sprinkle every corner of their home with Holy Water, wear a Benedictine cross and keep Rosary beads close. Pray also to St. Michael the Archangel. Satan and his army of followers will do everything to convince you that it is not I who speaks. Satan and his demons will start tormenting you and placing terrible doubts in your minds. You, my children, can stop him by following my instructions.” - Jesus

 

OCT 06 2011  Your banking collapse was masterminded by the antichrist “Children, I must ask you to pray to St. Michael the Archangel to rebuke Satan during these turbulent times. The Antichrist is moving quickly and his influence is speeding up the global plot to unify your currencies everywhere.” - Jesus

 

MAY 07 2012  Many Popes have been prisoners in the Holy See surrounded by Masonic groups"Your so called tolerant teachings proclaimed a series of lies including the refusal to acknowledge the power of St Michael the Archangel.  He is the protector of the Church against Satan. Those forces among you knew this. This is why you stopped all prayers requesting his help before Me at the Holy Mass." - Jesus 

 

SEP 24 2013 The four parts of the world I refer to are the four big empires the US, Russia, Europe and China"And while I speak of Christians and the need for them to remain true to Me, I also refer to the Jews because their protector, Michael the Archangel, will watch over them and help them to withstand the persecution which they, as God's chosen people, will also have to endure." - Jesus

 

MAR 06 2014  Wrong will be seen as right and right will be seen as wrong "Let no man ever believe he has enough will power to withstand the pressures placed upon him by the spirit of evil. When you believe this, you will fall suddenly and unexpectedly. You must remain alert, every minute of every day, for you never know when the evil one is at work. He is very cunning and very careful. For many, they have no idea how Satan works, but one thing is clear. He will bring you nothing but misery and sorrow. You must, therefore, pray each day the prayer to Saint Michael." - Jesus 

 

Lord, have mercy on us.
 Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
 Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,
 Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
 Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit,
 Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God,
 Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of the Angels, pray for us.
St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
Most glorious attendant of the Triune Divinity, pray for us.
*Pray for us is repeated after each invocation 
Standing at the right of the Altar of Incense, 
Ambassador of Paradise, 
Glorious Prince of the heavenly armies, 
Leader of the angelic hosts, 
Warrior who thrust Satan into Hell, 
Defender against the wickedness and snares of the devil, 
Standard-bearer of God's armies, 
Defender of divine glory, 
First defender of the Kingship of Christ, 
Strength of God, 
Invincible prince and warrior, 
Angel of peace, 
Guardian of the Christian Faith, 
Guardian of the Legion of St. Michael, 
Champion of God's people, 
Champion of the Legion of St. Michael, 
Guardian angel of the Eucharist, 
Defender of the Church, 
Defender of the Legion of St. Michael, 
Protector of the Sovereign Pontiff, 
Protector of the Legion of St. Michael, 
Angel of Catholic Action, 
Powerful intercessor of Christians, 
Bravest defender of those who hope in God, 
Guardian of our souls and bodies, 
Healer of the sick, 
Help of those in their agony, 
Consoler of the souls in Purgatory, 
God's messenger for the souls of the just, 
Terror of the evil spirits, 
Victorious in battle against evil, 
Guardian and Patron of the Universal Church

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
 Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
 Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
 Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael,
 That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

LET US PRAY

Sanctify us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, with Thy holy blessing, and grant us, by the intercession of St. Michael, that wisdom which teaches us to lay up treasures in Heaven by exchanging the goods of this world for those of eternity, Thou Who lives and reigns, world without end. Amen.

Relying, O Lord, upon the intercession of Thy blessed Archangel Michael, we humbly beg of Thee, that the Holy Eucharist in whose presence we kneel, may make our soul holy and pleasing to Thee. Through Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.

It is evident from Holy Scripture that God is pleased to make frequent use of the ministry of the heavenly spirits in the dispensations of His providence in this world. The Angels are all pure spirits; by a property of their nature they are immortal, as is every spirit. They have the power of moving or conveying themselves at will from place to place, and such is their activity that it is not easy for us to conceive of it. Among the holy Archangels, Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are particularly distinguished in the Scriptures. Saint Michael, whose name means Who is like unto God?, is the prince of the faithful Angels who opposed Lucifer and his followers in their revolt against God. Since the devil is the sworn enemy of God's holy Church, Saint Michael is given to it by God as its special protector against the demon's assaults and stratagems.
 
 Various apparitions of this powerful Angel have proved the protection of Saint Michael over the Church. We may mention his apparition in Rome, where Saint Gregory the Great saw him in the air sheathing his sword, to signal the cessation of a pestilence and the appeasement of God's wrath. Another apparition to Saint Ausbert, bishop of Avranches in France, led to the construction of Mont-Saint-Michel in the sea, a famous pilgrimage site. May 8th, however, is destined to recall another no less marvelous apparition, occurring near Monte Gargano in the Kingdom of Naples.
 
 In the year 492 a man named Gargan was pasturing his large herds in the countryside. One day a bull fled to the mountain, where at first it could not be found. When its refuge in a cave was discovered, an arrow was shot into the cave, but the arrow returned to wound the one who had sent it. Faced with so mysterious an occurrence, the persons concerned decided to consult the bishop of the region. He ordered three days of fasting and prayers. After three days, the Archangel Saint Michael appeared to the bishop and declared that the cavern where the bull had taken refuge was under his protection, and that God wanted it to be consecrated under his name and in honor of all the Holy Angels.
 
 Accompanied by his clergy and people, the pontiff went to that cavern, which he found already disposed in the form of a church. The divine mysteries were celebrated there, and there arose in this same place a magnificent temple where the divine Power has wrought great miracles. To thank God's adorable goodness for the protection of the holy Archangel, the effect of His merciful Providence, this feast day was instituted by the Church in his honor.
 
 It is said of this special guardian and protector of the Church that, during the final persecution of Antichrist, he will powerfully defend it: At that time shall Michael rise up, the great prince who protects the children of thy people. (Dan. 12:1) Compare this text with Chapter 10 of the Apocalypse of Saint John.
 
 Reflection. Saint Michael is not only the protector of the Church, but of every faithful soul. By humility he defeated the devil; we who are enlisted in the same warfare must adopt his weapons - humility and ardent love of God. Regarding this Archangel as our leader under God, let us courageously resist the devil in all his assaults with our protector's famous exclamation: Who is like unto God?

 https://sanctoral.com/en/saints/apparition_of_saint_michael_the_archangel.html

 

Additional Links: 

Basilica Sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel (St.Michael's Cave)