My grandmother Irene Forte Pollet taught me the Prayer to St. Michael when I was a little girl. I would pull her monkey grass for 25 cents a day, and she would teach me. She knew what every grandmother who has ever loved a child knows: that the world is a battlefield, and you need a warrior on your side.

St. Michael is that warrior. He is the commander of the armies of heaven, the one who cast Lucifer out, the one the Church calls upon when the battle is real. My son Cody's favorite saint. MawMaw Irene's prayer. And now — this card.

This beautifully laminated St. Michael the Archangel prayer card carries the most beloved prayer of protection in the Catholic tradition — the prayer Pope Leo XIII wrote after a vision, the prayer that has been prayed at the end of Mass for over a century, the prayer MawMaw Irene taught me in her yard.

Card Details:

• Laminated cardstock with gold colour accents
• 2.5" × 4.5" — fits perfectly in a wallet, Bible, or pocket
• Classic St. Michael sacred art image on the front
• Full prayer text on the back
• Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. 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.

Patron Saint Of:

• ⚔️ Police officers and law enforcement
• ⚔️ Military personnel and soldiers
• ⚔️ Paramedics and first responders
• ⚔️ Grocers and mariners
• ⚔️ The sick and suffering
• ⚔️ The dying — he escorts souls to heaven
• ⚔️ The Church universal
• ⚔️ Germany, France, and many nations

Feast Day: September 29th (Michaelmas, shared with Sts. Gabriel and Raphael)

Who Is St. Michael? — The Warrior of Heaven

St. Michael is one of only three angels named in Scripture — alongside Gabriel and Raphael. His name in Hebrew means "Who is like God?" — the battle cry he shouted as he led the heavenly armies against Lucifer. In the Book of Revelation, it is Michael who defeats the dragon: "Michael and his angels fought against the dragon... and the great dragon was thrown down" (Rev. 12:7-9).

He appears throughout Scripture as God's warrior and messenger: in Daniel, as the protector of Israel; in Jude, disputing with the devil over the body of Moses; in Revelation, leading the final battle. He is venerated in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — one of the few figures honored across all three Abrahamic faiths.

The short prayer on this card was written by Pope Leo XIII in 1884, after he reportedly had a vision of Satan boasting that he could destroy the Church. Leo immediately composed this prayer and ordered it said after every Low Mass — a practice that continued until the Second Vatican Council. Today it is experiencing a powerful revival, prayed by millions at the end of Mass, in homes, in cars, and in the hearts of those who know the battle is real.

A Personal Note from Shawn

I'm Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and Life Coach. My grandmother Irene Forte Pollert taught me the Prayer to St. Michael when I was a little girl, pulling monkey grass in her yard for 25 cents a day. She knew that prayer was the most important thing she could give me. My son Cody chose St. Michael as his favorite saint — and I think MawMaw Irene would have loved that. Every ShopCatholic card is part of my mission of giving, funding Christmas gifts for those in need through Holy Angels and serving those in addiction recovery. Thank you. 🙏⚔️

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is St. Michael the Archangel?
St. Michael is one of the three archangels named in Scripture (with Gabriel and Raphael). His name means "Who is like God?" — the battle cry of heaven. He is the commander of God's armies, the defeater of Satan, the protector of the Church, and the escort of souls to heaven. He is venerated in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Jewish, and Islamic traditions — one of the most universally honored heavenly figures in all of world religion. His feast day is September 29th, known as Michaelmas.

What is St. Michael the patron saint of?
St. Michael is the patron saint of police officers, soldiers, military personnel, paramedics, first responders, grocers, mariners, the sick, the dying, and the Church universal. He is also the patron of Germany, France, Brussels, and many other nations and cities. He is invoked for protection in battle — physical or spiritual — and for safe passage of souls at the moment of death.

Where did the Prayer to St. Michael come from?
The short Prayer to St. Michael was composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1884, reportedly after a vision in which he heard Satan boasting that he could destroy the Church if given enough time and power. Shaken, Leo immediately wrote this prayer and ordered it recited after every Low Mass throughout the Catholic world — a practice that continued for nearly 80 years. Today the prayer is experiencing a powerful revival, with millions praying it daily for protection of their families, their nation, and the Church.

Are there churches and shrines dedicated to St. Michael?
• Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France — one of the most iconic pilgrimage sites in the world, a medieval abbey perched on a tidal island, dedicated to St. Michael since 708 AD. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo, Gargano, Italy — the oldest Christian shrine in Western Europe, where St. Michael is said to have appeared in 490 AD. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and major pilgrimage destination.
• St. Michael's Cathedral, Brussels, Belgium — the magnificent Gothic cathedral dedicated to St. Michael and St. Gudula, patron saints of Brussels.
• St. Michael's Abbey, Farnborough, England — a stunning neo-Gothic abbey dedicated to St. Michael.
• St. Michael Parish, Chicago, Illinois, USA — one of many beloved American parishes bearing his name.
• St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Findlay, Ohio, USA — a vibrant parish community in the Diocese of Toledo.
• St. Michael Parish, Bedford, Texas, USA — a thriving parish in the Diocese of Fort Worth.
From the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel to parishes across America, the warrior of heaven is honored everywhere the Church stands.

Can I order these in bulk for my parish, police department, or military unit?
Absolutely! Cards are available in packs up to 100 for standard orders. For larger needs, our custom print option starts at 1,000 cards, takes approximately 5 days, and can be ordered in any quantity. When Pope Francis visited the United States, he ordered 15,000 "Praying with Five Fingers" cards — a reminder of just how powerful a simple prayer card can be. Imagine giving a St. Michael card to every officer in your police department or every soldier in your unit. Contact us to discuss your custom order. 🙏⚔️