Archangel Michael

Michael is the Archangel that represents the Power of God.

His name means "Who is like unto God ?" When the bad angels rebelled, He was the one who spoke saying those words.

By his humility He defeated Lucifer in this first battle, who was cast down from Heaven.

He is one of the seven spirits that stand before God, prophesied in the Apocalypse to defeat Satan in the final battle between good and evil.

His feast is honoured on the 29 of September.

This ritual Prayer to St. Michael, shown to the right, invokes Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel. It is used mainly to gain insight and protection for yourself, people you know, and for all of humanity.

I like to stand while doing this ritual, but you can sit down in a straight-backed chair, if you prefer. Face east. Close your eyes and take three or four deep breaths. Visualize yourself surrounded by a pure white light of protection.

When you feel ready, invoke Michael, the archangel of the south. He stands by your right-hand side. You do this by saying the following words out loud:

"I now invoke the mighty and powerful Archangel Michael to stand at my right-hand side. Please grant me the strength, courage, integrity, and protection I need to fulfill my purpose in this incarnation. Please use your sword to cut away any doubts and negativity. Surround me with your protection, so that I may always work on the side of good. Thank you."

Again pause to see if Gabriel has a message for you. Once you have done this, experience the different energies tour archangels around you. Although they provide you with completely different energies, each is an aspect of the Divine Consciousness. Naturally, as human beings, we tend to visualize the archangels as powerful beings, probably giant-like, but otherwise much like us, draped in gorgeous robes, surrounding and protecting us. It makes no difference how you perceive the archangels. The important thing to remember when performing this ritual is that you are experiencing the divine.

Enjoy the feelings of peace, security, and bliss. When you feel ready, ask the archangels for help, guidance, and protection for you, your family and friends, your community, country, and the entire world. You will experience the response in different ways. You may feel as if a flash of electricity has passed right through you. You may notice a distinct change in the temperature of the room. You may experience a sense of knowing that everything you have asked for will be granted.

Enjoy the comfort and security of the archangels’ company for as long as you wish. When you feel ready to return to the everyday world, thank each of the archangels in turn, starting with Gabriel, and following with Uriel, Michael, and Raphael. You will sense each one leaving. When you feel ready, take a few deep breaths and count from one to five. Open your eyes and carry on with your day. You will feel invigorated and full of energy after this ritual.

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