SANCTE MICHAEL ARCHANGELE
NARRARE
In the Traditional Latin Mass, there are times the priest may recite specific prayers in order to spiritually amplify our protection against Satan. One of these prayers is the, "Sancte Michael Archangele," which translates to "Holy Saint Michael." I enjoyed praying in unison with the priest, altar servers, and my faithful brethren. Later on, I researched why this prayer came into existence in the Catholic Church as well.
The origins of this prayer can be traced back to the late 19th century, and does not possess a singular definitive origin. Nonetheless, the most well-known narrative includes a vision Pope Leo XIII had after celebrating Mass. As quoted in the article, "The Demonic Vision that Inspired the St. Michael Prayer," author Philip Koloski states, "According to Kevin Symonds, author of Pope Leo XIII and the Prayer to St. MIchael," the vision likely occurred between 1884 and 1886...Several different reports relate that Pope Leo had a visible change come over his face during the vision and one claims that his face was 'pale and fearful.'
A cardinal at the time who knew the pope’s private secretary explains that “Pope Leo XIII truly had a vision of demonic spirits, who were gathering on the Eternal City (Rome). From that experience … comes the prayer which he wanted the whole Church to recite.”
As time went on a few embellishments started to appear regarding the vision, claiming that Pope Leo witnessed a conversation between Jesus and Satan. The popular story even goes so far as to record the dialogue between the two and is usually recounted as follows:
Satan says to Jesus: “I can destroy your Church.”
Jesus replies: “You can? Then go ahead and do so.”
Satan: “To do so, I need more time and more power.”
Jesus: “How much time? How much power?
Satan: “75 to 100 years, and a greater power over those who will give themselves over to my service.”
Jesus: “You have the time, you will have the power. Do with them what you will.”
To read the full story, click the link below:
Link: https://aleteia.org/2017/09/25/the-demonic-vision-that-inspired-the-st-michael-prayer/
SANCTE MICHAEL ARCHANGELE
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