Introduction
This novena helps you ask St. Michael the Archangel's intercession with a simple daily guide. In each card below, you will find the Chaplet salutation, the prayers to say, a brief meditation, the prayer of the day, and a practical step.
How to pray this novena
Use one day at a time. Read the card for the day and pray exactly what is indicated there.
- Make the sign of the cross and present your intention.
- Pray the opening prayer.
- Each day, read the Chaplet of St. Michael salutation shown in the card.
- Pray 1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys.
- Read the meditation, pray the prayer of the day, and do the practical step.
- After Day 9, pray 4 Our Fathers: for St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, and the Guardian Angel. End with the closing prayer.
Opening prayer
Novena days
Day 1 - Choir of Seraphim
Salutation to the Seraphim
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Seraphim, let us ask the Lord for the grace to love God with an ardent heart.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
Begin by asking that your heart return to what matters most: loving God and choosing the good today.
Ask St. Michael's protection for this day.
Day 2 - Choir of Cherubim
Salutation to the Cherubim
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Cherubim, let us ask the Lord for wisdom to choose the good and reject what leads us away from Him.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
Christian wisdom helps us recognize what draws us closer to God and what must be left behind.
Set aside one distraction that weakens your prayer.
Day 3 - Choir of Thrones
Salutation to the Thrones
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Thrones, let us ask the Lord for the spirit of true humility.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
Humility places God at the center and helps us act without pride, haste, or vanity.
Make one concrete act of humility.
Day 4 - Choir of Dominions
Salutation to the Dominions
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Dominions, let us ask the Lord for self-mastery and fidelity to His will.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
Freedom grows when choices, words, and habits are ordered toward God.
Complete one responsibility you have been postponing.
Day 5 - Choir of Powers
Salutation to the Powers
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Powers, let us ask the Lord for protection from evil and strength in temptation.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
God's protection also passes through concrete choices: avoiding occasions of falling and seeking grace.
Avoid one clear occasion of falling today.
Day 6 - Choir of Virtues
Salutation to the Virtues
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Virtues, let us ask the Lord for constancy in faith and courage to serve.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
Faith matures through small acts repeated with love and perseverance.
Do one good action without drawing attention.
Day 7 - Choir of Principalities
Salutation to the Principalities
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Principalities, let us ask the Lord for obedience and care for the Church.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
Prayer for protection also opens toward the Church, families, and all who serve God.
Pray for the Church and those who serve her.
Day 8 - Choir of Archangels
Salutation to the Archangels
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Archangels, let us ask the Lord for perseverance in prayer and zeal for the good.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
Perseverance means continuing to pray and do good even when the path is simple and hidden.
Pray for someone who needs protection.
Day 9 - Choir of Angels
Salutation to the Angels
Through the intercession of St. Michael and the heavenly choir of Angels, let us ask the Lord for guidance in daily life and protection for our home.
- Pray 1 Our Father
- Pray 3 Hail Marys
The novena ends, but trust in God continues in the concrete steps of daily life.
Choose one brief prayer to continue tomorrow.
Closing prayer
Common questions
Can I pray at any time of day?
Yes. Choose a realistic time and pray attentively. Keeping the same time helps, but it is not required.
I missed a day. Do I need to start over?
Not necessarily. Resume where you stopped and continue calmly.
Can I pray for another person?
Yes. Present that person to God and pray with trust, always respecting freedom and God's will.
Can I present more than one intention?
Yes. If it helps, choose one main intention and place the others with it at the beginning of prayer.
Do I have to pray the novena on exactly 9 consecutive days?
The ideal is to pray for 9 consecutive days, but if there is an interruption, resume without turning it into a burden.
