Possibly the best known of the Archangels - Michael is devoted to the People of God. He was given responsibility for the Chosen people from the day the gates of Eden were closed. He is said to be the one who parted the Red Sea to lead the Isrealites to safety. It was also Michael who stopped Abraham from killing Isaac and who wrestled with Jacob. He stands guard over the tombs of Moses and Eve - two particular souls that the devil would like to claim.
His name means 'who is like God' and is more to be heard as a question than a statement - considered the mightiest of the angelic princes; Michael is the humblest - knowing that he is in no way 'like God'.
This humility and integrity has made Michael the patron of knights and many branches of the armed forces including paratroopers. What may be surprising is that he also is the guardian of the injured and dead of the battlefield and the healers of war. It is under Michael's wings that we make our way to Heaven.
Archangel Michael
Archangel
Michael
Warrior
Prince
Right
arm of God
Be
at my side this day
A
shieldman and defender
Teach me, through humility
Teach me, through humility
To be a deliverer of mercy
Show
me the right path
Keep
me from all harm
Guide
me in truth
in Jesus' name
Amen
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