Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection 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, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, didst promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Thy work in the souls of Thy Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to 101405, that He may perfect in their soul the work of Thy grace and Thy love. Grant them the Spirit of Wisdom that they may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal; the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten their mind with the light of Thy divine truth; the Spirit of Counsel that they may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven; the Spirit of Fortitude that they may bear their cross with Thee, and that they may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose their salvation; the Spirit of Knowledge that they may know God and know themselves and grow perfect in the science of the saints; the Spirit of Piety that they may find the service of God sweet and amiable; and the Spirit of Fear that they may be filled with a loving reverence towards God, and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark them, dear Lord, with the sign of Thy true disciples and animate them in all things with Thy Spirit. Amen.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Pattern of humility, Who didst empty Thyself of Thy glory, and take upon the form of a servant, root out of us all pride and conceit of heart, that, owing ourselves miserable and guilty sinners, we may willingly bear contempt and reproaches for Thy sake, and glorying in nothing but Thee, may esteem ourselves lowly in Thy sight. Not unto us, O Lord, but to Thy name be the praise, for Thy loving mercy and for Thy truth’s sake. Amen.
