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 be blessed by God with the zeal to live our lives in accordance with Christ’s teachings.

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]

Pray the St. Michael the Archangel Prayer

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Did you know that St. Michael is the patron saint of police officers?

Fr. Steve Gallagher knows how important it is for police officers to have spiritual support by calling on heavenly aid. He was one himself for 30 years before turning in his badge–the sign of one calling–for a Roman collar–the sign of his new one. He has been a Catholic priest since 2011.

As a priest, he knew that he wanted to support his fellow police officers spiritually and from this conviction, created A Police Officer’s Devotional.

Here is what Officers have shared with us about this devotional:

“I carry this Devotional every day in my Beat Bag to remind me of my own faith and relationship with God.  It also reminds me that I’m never alone and am always watched over, especially in these difficult times. I often will just pull over, open to a random page and read a prayer.  Especially at the end of those difficult days or calls. Thank You…Fr. Steve for giving those of us who either love a Cop or who are still on the JOB a resource to remember and celebrate both our faith and calling to serve our communities.”

Don’t know a police officer?

—Consider donating these Devotionals to a local precinct!

–Contact your Pastor and see if there are officers in your parish who would appreciate this Devotional!

–Get this Devotional for a friend or family member who is an officer!