Saint Michael's Day

Today is Saint Michael's Day and I've almost forgotten it! Sadly.
But, in the end, I've figured out a nice post. I hope.

Michael, the Archangel, is mentioned four times in Scripture. His name means "Who's like God?".
He is often considered a guardian and defender of God's people in a general sense. In a particular sense, Michael is regarded a helper of individuals at the time of their death, rescuing them and escorting their souls to God.
John tells us about him in the Apocalypse (12:7 to 9:): "And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon... And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent called the Devil and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."

I've found here this beautiful pray:

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle;
Be our safeguard 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 power of God, cast into hell
Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world,
Seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

The picture is taken from here.

MH