About the Chaplet
God created animals, beings with a body but no soul. Then he created humans, beings with a body and a soul. But before either of these, God created celestial beings that have a soul but no body.
The Bible tells us the names of nine groupings of these celestial beings: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominations, Powers, Virtues, Principalities, Archangels and Angels (Isaiah 6:2; Genesis 3:24; Colossians 1:16; Ephesians 1:21; and Romans 8:38). While technically only one of these groups are called Angels, we refer to all celestial beings as angels and the nine groupings as the Choirs of Angels.
In the 1750s, a Carmelite nun, Antonia d’Astonac, received a private revelation from St. Michael the Archangel. He instructed her on how to pray and ask the Choirs of Angels to intercede for us to God. This grouping of prayers, known as the Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel, was approved by Pope Pius the IX in 1851.
Saint Michael promised that those who devoutly pray the chaplet when preparing for Mass would have an escort of an angel from each of the nine Choirs when approaching Holy Communion. Also, by praying the chaplet daily, Saint Michael promised his continual assistance and that of the other holy angels throughout life and, after death, deliverance from purgatory for them and their immediate family.
Pray the Chaplet
When praying in a group, the leader will read what is in black (V). Everyone will say what is in red (All or R).
V. O God, come to my assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory Be
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.
First Invocation
All. 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.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Second Invocation
All. 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.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Third Invocation
All. 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.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Fourth Invocation
All. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome unruly passions. Amen.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Fifth Invocation
All. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil and from falling into temptation. Amen.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Sixth Invocation
All. 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.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Seventh Invocation
All. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities, may God fill our souls with the spirit of true obedience. Amen.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Eighth Invocation
All. 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.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Ninth Invocation
All. 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.
Our Father
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary (3x)
V. Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
In Honor of St. Michael the Archangel
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
In Honor of St. Gabriel the Archangel
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
In Honor of St. Raphael the Archangel
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
In Honor of our Guardian Angel
V. Our Father,
who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
R. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Closing Prayers
All. 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.
V. Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ,
R. That we may be made worthy of His promises.
All. 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.
