"Glorious St. Michael, valiant commander of
angelic forces, fierce archangel warrior!  I need your
protection in this daily combat against the ancient
enemies of God.  
And I ask you to take me under your wing to train me as a
soldier for the army of heaven.  Teach me to be strong in battle, brave under assault, firm in virtue,
unflinching in faith, persevering in loyalty
to my comrades, fully armed
and ready with divinely made weapons and armor of this
spiritual combat.  St. Michael, lead me into the fray, and by God’s
grace I will follow, in strength of Christ my King, under the bright
banner of Our Lady, before whom the Serpent flees!  Amen."

Paul Thigpen, Ph.D.