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Novena to the Holy Archangels

Day 6

10 min
Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.

Novena to the Holy Archangels

Opening prayer:

Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, who stand before the throne of God and carry out His commands, come to my aid in this novena. Defend me, enlighten me, and lead me safely on the way to heaven. Amen.

Read the meditation and offer the intention of the day.

Day 6: St. Gabriel, strength of God

Gabriel's name means 'God is my strength,' and he steadied the prophet Daniel and gave courage to the fearful. He reminds us that the messages of heaven come with the grace to carry them out. To Daniel trembling on the riverbank he said, 'Fear not,' and touched him with vigor; so still he comes to the weak and afraid, bringing not only God's word but the very strength to obey it.

O St. Gabriel, whose name proclaims that God is our strength, obtain for me courage in the face of fear. When God's will seems beyond my power, remind me that His command carries His grace, and steady my trembling heart to do all that He asks of me. Amen.

Today's intention:

For strength and courage to do God's will without fear.

Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

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.

Pater noster, qui es in cælis,

sanctificétur nomen tuum.

Advéniat regnum tuum.

Fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo et in terra.

Panem nostrum quotidiánum da nobis hódie,

et dimítte nobis débita nostra,

sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris.

Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem,

sed líbera nos a malo.

Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Ave María, grátia plena, Dóminus tecum.

Benedícta tu in muliéribus,

et benedíctus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.

Sancta María, Mater Dei,

ora pro nobis peccatóribus,

nunc et in hora mortis nostræ.

Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen.

Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto.

Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper,

et in sǽcula sæculórum.

Amen.

Closing prayer:

Glorious Archangels, faithful servants of the Most High, present my prayers before God and obtain for me the grace I seek. May your protection accompany me until I join you in praising Him forever. Amen.

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.

About this prayer

A nine-day novena to the three holy Archangels named in Scripture — Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael — invoking their protection, their message, and their healing guidance.

History

Sacred Scripture names three of the great spirits who stand before God: Michael, prince of the heavenly host who defends the Church (Daniel and Revelation); Gabriel, who announced the births of John the Baptist and of Christ (Luke 1); and Raphael, who healed Tobit and guided young Tobias (Tobit). The Church keeps their feast on September 29 and honors them as ministers of God's protection, word, and healing.

How to pray it

Pray once each day for nine consecutive days. Begin with the Sign of the Cross and the opening prayer, prayerfully read the meditation and offer the day's intention, then conclude with an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, and the closing prayer.

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