St. Michael the Archangel Novena – Day 4: Service to God\'s Will
Continue praying St. Michael the Archangel Novena to honor the Prince of Angels and seek his powerful intercession for protection and humility.
Today's Focus: Service to God\'s Will
On this fourth day, we pray for overwhelming desire to humble ourselves before God in service.
Prayer for Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Michael the Archangel, we honor you as a powerful protector of the Church and guardian of our souls. Inspire us with your humility, courage and strength that we may reject sin and perfect our love for our Heavenly Father.
In your strength and humility, slay the evil and pride in our hearts so that nothing will keep us from God.
St. Michael the Archangel, pray that we may have an overwhelming desire to humble ourselves before God in service to His Will.
St. Michael the Archangel, you are the prince of angels but in your humility you recognized that God is God and you are but His servant. Unlike satan, you were not overcome with pride but were steadfast in humility. Pray that we will have this same humility.
It is in the spirit of that humility that we ask for your intercession for our petitions…
(state your petitions)
"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, cast into hell satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls."
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Today we focus on service to god's will. This aspect of honoring St. Michael the Archangel helps you to understand and imitate his extraordinary example of humility, courage, and strength in serving God and protecting His Church.
As we continue our St. Michael the Archangel Novena, let us remember that his life shows us how to remain steadfast in humility and courage, always proclaiming "Who is like God?" against the pride of Satan.
Let us ask St. Michael to help us grow in humility, reject sin, and perfect our love for our Heavenly Father, just as he did throughout his service to God as the Prince of Angels.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Be Humble
Follow St. Michael's example of perfect humility before God.
Be Courageous
Show courage in rejecting sin and standing for God\'s truth.
Be Strong
Draw strength from St. Michael's protection and intercession.
Be Faithful
Remain faithful to God\'s commandments and His holy will.
Closing Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel, Prince of Angels and defender of the Church, I thank you for this day of prayer and reflection. Help me to imitate your humility, courage, and strength in serving God and protecting His holy Church. Amen.