Confused on St. Michael Prayer

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Had a good question from a non-Catholic friend…in the Prayer to St. Michael we ask him “thrust into hell Satan…”.
Isn’t Satan already in hell? Why are we asking for this?

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Elzee said:
Had a good question from a non-Catholic friend…in the Prayer to St. Michael we ask him “thrust into hell Satan…”.
Isn’t Satan already in hell? Why are we asking for this?

Thank you!
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The rest of the prayer answers your question. “…and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls.”
 
Elzee said:
Had a good question from a non-Catholic friend…in the Prayer to St. Michael we ask him “thrust into hell Satan…”.
Isn’t Satan already in hell? Why are we asking for this?

Thank you!
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It is meant in the sense of confining or restraining Satan in hell so that he is no longer free to “prowl” about here on earth, leading souls astray. (cf. 1 Peter 5:8 * Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour*.)
 
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