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WHAT ST MICHAELS DAY MEANS TO ME
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Since I was a child and saw my first painting of an Angel in church I have always been in a wondrous state of inquiry about their meaning and presence upon the Earth. So when a dear friend of mine told me earlier this month that my own patron Saint "Archangel Michael" had a special day called "Michaelmas" celebrated on the last Sunday in September each year and dedicated to "Saint Michael's" honor and the honor of all the Angels, I was immediately interested in learning more. Whether you believe in Angels or not the idea that there are wisdom filled beings who may intercede during times of human need or crisis to render comfort and healing always seemed like a desirable subject to at least consider more deeply. I had always felt that I could use all the help I could get in managing my own life affairs and I suppose it really never concerned me much if that help came from non-visable or celestial sources. So at some point I decided not to discriminate against help that came from beyond the visable.
I know many people might think that this is a subject founded in imaginings or wishful thinking but it seems so many things we accept as reality today at one time or another were themselves exisiting in the realm of wishful imaginings such as the light bulb, television or more presently; the Internet. Or how about those things that we now know exist that we still cannot see because they exist in the realm of the "In-visable" such as; gravity, electicity, radio waves, dna, and the atom. So many things that we may not be able to imagine or see now may in fact one day soon be common knowledge. I personally have experienced the presence of Angels in my life so for me it is no longer a question of belief but another opportunity to be grateful. I share some of the historical foundations and more contemporary celebrations of St Michael's Day and the attributes of all Angels in this sacred holyday offering. Along with this feature presentation I also share some very special links to various inspired Angel Art Gallerys presented in the "Holyday Links Panel" toward the bottom of this page.
I hope this message will be a blessing to you...
May the Blessings Be, Michael AngelOh
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CELEBRATING ST MICHAEL ARCHANGEL DAY "MICHAELMAS"
Transliterated by: "Michael AngelOh"
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Generally speaking, a consensus of the definition of Saints is,
"People who, by their joyful service, have extended the love of God to others". The list of the saints officially honored by the church, contains over 10,000 names and those are only the saints we know of.
The celebration of Saint Michael the ArchAngel Day and all the Angels known throughout the world is "celebrated as Michaelmas" and ties in directly with last weeks Autumnal Equinox celebration for in olden times the great season of harvesting one's crops had to be completed by the date of the Michaelmas or the last Sunday in September so that a new cycle of planting and farming could begin. In the present day this is considered to be a fine time for clearing the slate and planting the seeds for new beginnings and fresh new journeys.
Archangel Michael whose name in ancient scripts means; "Who is like unto God..." is most often thought of as the mighty angelic warrior who drove the rebellious fallen Angel "Lucifer" from the kingdom of Heavenly paradise. Throughout history Michael has always been the most venerated and popular of the three Archangels mentioned in the scriptures. The other two being "Archangel Rafael" and "Archangel Gabriel". It is the "Archangel Michael" who is described as the embodyment of Love, Compassion and Divine Enlightenment in all of the recorded writings.
Throughout European countries many monasteries and churches are dedicated to the Archangel St Michael and are usually located in high places near the ocean. Saint Michael's feast day was celebrated with the tradition of baking special large loaves of bread made, offered up and eaten only on the "Michaelmas feastday". From the earliest centuries it had been a favorite practice in many communities to build Saint Michael shrines on the tops of mountains and hills. Archangel Michael is most commonly invoked as the protector of the innocent as well as a mediator for the dying and is the presenter of souls to God at their entrance into Heaven. Archangel Michael is therefore honored as the actual patron of all the holy Souls. In many sections of Europe and England, wine consumed on this day was called; "Saint Michael's Love" and this ancient ritual is preserved even to the present day.
Archangel Michael and all patron Saints and Angels serve to eliminate the negativity and confusion that is often referred to as "the dark night of the Soul," as they are called upon to bring the comfort of lasting Peace and eternal Love to the sincere petitioner. The raising of Spiritual Awareness and the unfolding of Divine Wisdom beckons to each human heart to Love unconditionally and aide in the relief of sorrow and suffering wherever it is found. This is the relentless call which comes unceasingly forward from within the realms of all the Angels and Saints.
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CELEBRATING SAINTS HISTORIC ORIGINS
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Christians have been honoring their saints and martyrs since at least the second century AD. The Martyrdom of Polycarp, written near the middle of the second century, attests to this historical fact. Initially the calendars of saints and martyrs varied from location to location, and many times local churches honored their own local saints, however gradually feast days became more accepted and universal. The first reference to a general feasts
"Celebrating All Saints" occurs in St Ephrem the Syrian AD 373 and St. John Chrysostom AD 407 and are assigned as a day to the feast, and in the Eastern Churches the feast is celebrated to this day. In the West, this celebration feast date was eventually moved to May with the current day observance taking place on November 1st originating from the time of Pope Gregory III. AD 741
In the celebration of the Saints we are petitoned to acknowledge the presence of the Saints and ask them to pray for us in the memory of our dearly departed Souls leading to their continued care in the Communion of Saints. Every evening prayers are said for the beloved souls while blessed candles burn out of respect and honor for the holy souls.
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SAINT MICHAEL ARCHANGEL PRAYER
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These Prayers to the Saints are Christian, Catholic and Orthodox in origin. I invite each of you to join me in the following Prayers and Contemplations best offered up before daily activity or at the end of your day before bedtime.
On Sunday April 24th 1994, Pope John Paul II recommended this prayer be used by all Catholics as a prayer for the Church when he said:
"May prayer strengthen us for the spiritual battle we are told about in the Letter to the Ephesians: 'Draw strength from the Lord and from His mighty power'" (Ephesians 6:10). The Book of Revelation refers to this same battle, recalling before our eyes the image of St Michael the Archangel (Revelation 12:7). Recite this Prayer to obtain help in the battle against forces of darkness and against the fallen spirits of this world.
ArchAngel Michael Prayer
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 Divine Power of God
cast into hell,
satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world
seeking the ruin of souls
Amen...
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NOVENA TO SAINT MICHAEL ARCHANGEL
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Novena to Saint Michael the ArchAngel
Glorious Saint Michael, guardian and defender of the Church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of His followers, against whom the powers of hell are unchained. Guard with special care our Holy Father, the Pope, and our bishops, priests, all our religious and lay people, and especially the children.
Saint Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the demon, and assist us especially at the hour of death. Help us achieve the happiness of beholding God face to face for all eternity.
Saint Michael, intercede for me with God in all my necessities, especially (mention special petition). Obtain for me a favorable outcome in the matter I recommend to you. Mighty prince of the heavenly host, and victor over rebellious spirits, remember me for I am weak and sinful and so prone to pride and ambition. Be for me, I pray, my powerful aid in temptation and difficulty, and above all do not forsake me in my last struggle with the powers of evil.
Amen...
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PRAYERS OF THE ARCH ANGELS
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Prayer of the ArchAngel Michael
ArchAngel 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...
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Prayer of the ArchAngel Gabriel
Almighty and ever-living God, since You chose the Archangel Gabriel from among all the Angels to announce the mystery of Your Son's Incarnation. Mercifully grant that we who honor him on earth may feel the benefit of his patronage in heaven. You live and reign for ever. Amen...
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Prayer of the ArchAngel Raphael
Archangel 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...
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PRAYERS TO THE SAINTS
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These Prayers to the Saints are Christian, Catholic and Orthodox in origin. I invite each of you to join me in the following Prayers and Contemplations best offered up before daily activity or at the end of your day before bedtime.
Prayer to be Delivered from all Evil
adapted from the Liturgy of Saint James
Sanctify, O Lord,
our souls, minds, and bodies.
Touch our minds
and search out our consciences.
Cast out from us every evil thought,
Every impure idea,
every base desire and memory,
Every unseemly word,
all envy, pride and hypocrisy,
Every lie, every deceit,
every worldly temptation,
All greed, all vainglory,
all wickedness, all wrath,
All anger, all malice,
all blasphemy, and all sloth,
Every movement of flesh and spirit
That is alien to the will of your holiness.
And enable us to turn to You,
Master, Lord who loves humankind,
To call upon you
with boldness and without condemnation,
With a pure heart, a contrite soul,
a face unashamed,
and with lips that are sanctified
Prayer to God for our Protection
adapted from the Book of Occasional Services, Episcopal Church
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O merciful and mighty God,
Your Son Jesus Christ
was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary
to bring us salvation
and to establish Your kingdom on earth.
Grant that Michael and all Your angels
may defend Your people
against Satan and every evil foe,
and that at last
we may come to that heavenly country
where Your saints forever sing Your praise.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
All Saints Eve Prayer
adapted from the Liturgy of the Hours
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Father,
All-Powerful and Ever-Living God,
Today we rejoice in the holy men and women
of every time and place
May their prayers bring us your forgiveness and love
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer to receive Saintly Grace
adapted from the Gothic Missal
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Almighty and Everlasting God,
who dost enkindle the flame of Thy love
in the hearts of the saints,
grant unto us the same faith and power of love;
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs
we may profit by their examples,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
A Catholic Prayer in Praise of the Saints
Unknown author, 10th century
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How shining and splendid are your gifts, O Lord
which you give us for our eternal well-being
Your glory shines radiantly in your saints, O God
In the honour and noble victory of the martyrs.
The white-robed company follow you,
bright with their abundant faith;
They scorned the wicked words
of those with this world's power.
For you they sustained
fierce beatings, chains, and torments,
they were drained by cruel punishments.
They bore their holy witness to you
who were grounded deep within their hearts;
they were sustained by patience and constancy.
Endowed with your everlasting grace,
may we rejoice forever
with the martyrs in our bright fatherland.
O Christ, in your goodness,
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