THE EXORCISM AGAINST SATAN AND THE APOSTATE ANGELS

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ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITY OF POPE LEO XIII

(Hold a blessed cross in your hand)

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered: and let them that hate him flee from before
his face. As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish away: as wax melts before the fire, so let
the wicked perish at the presence of God. (Ps 68:1-2)

Judge thou, O Lord, them that wrong me: overthrow them that fight against me. Let them be
confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul. Let them be turned back and be
confounded that devise evil against me.

Let them become as dust before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord straiten them. Let
their way become dark and slippery: and let the angel of the Lord pursue them. For without
cause they have hidden their net for me unto destruction: without cause they have
upbraided my soul.

Let the snare which he knows not, come upon him: let the net which he hath hidden, catch
him: and into that very snare let him fall. But my soul shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall be
delighted in his salvation (Ps. 34:1,4-9)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is
now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.

O most glorious Prince of the heavenly armies, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the
battle and in our wrestling against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world
of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places (Eph. 6:12). Come to
the aid of men whom God created incorruptible, and to the image of his own likeness He
made him (Wis. 2:23), and from the tyranny of the devil He bought him at a great price (Cor.
7:23). Fight the battles of the Lord today with the army of the blessed Angels, as once thou
didst fight against Lucifer, the leader of pride, and his apostate angels; and they prevailed
not: neither was their place found any more in heaven. But that great dragon was cast out,
the old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he
was cast unto the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Behold the ancient
enemy and murderer strongly raises his head! Transformed into an angel of light, with the
entire horde of wicked spirits he goes about everywhere and takes possession of the earth,
so that therein he may blot out the name of God and of His Christ, and steal away, afflict
and ruin into everlasting destruction the souls destined for a crown of eternal glory. On men
depraved in mind and corrupt in heart the wicked dragon pours out like a most foul river the
poison of his villainy, a spirit of lying, impiety and blasphemy, and the deadly breath of lust
and of all iniquities and vices. Her most crafty enemies have engulfed the Church, the
spouse of the Immaculate Lamb, with sorrows, they have drenched her with wormwood; on
all Her desirable things they have laid their wicked hands. Where the See of Blessed Peter
and the Chair of Truth have been set up for the light of the gentiles, there they have placed
the throne of the abomination of their wickedness, so that, the Pastor having been struck,
they may also be able to scatter the flock. Therefore O thou unconquerable Leader, be
present with the people of God against the spiritual wickedness which are bursting in upon
them; and bring them the victory.

The Holy Church venerates thee as it's guardian and patron, and it glories in the fact that
thou art it's defender against the wicked powers of earth and hell. To thee the Lord has
assigned the souls of the redeemed to be placed in heavenly bliss. Beseech the God of
peace to crush Satan under our feet, that he may no more be able to hold men captive and
to harm the Church. Offer our prayers in the sight of the Most High, so that the mercies of
the Lord may quickly come to our aid, that thou mayest seize the dragon, the ancient
serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and that having bound him, thou mayest cast him into
the bottomless pit, "so that he may no more seduce the nations".

V. Behold the Cross of the Lord, flee away ye hostile forces.

R. The Lion of the tribe of Juda the root of David, hath conquered.

V. May Thy Mercy, O Lord, be upon us.

R. Since we have hoped in thee.

V. O Lord, hear my prayer.

R. And let my cry come unto thee.

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with thy spirit.

Let us Pray:
O God, and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we invoke thy Holy Name, and we humbly
implore thy mercy, that by the intercession of the Mother of God Mary Immaculate ever
Virgin, of Blessed Michael the Archangel, of Blessed Joseph and Spouse of the same
Blessed Virgin, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and of all the saints, Thou wouldst
deign to afford us help against Satan and all the other unclean spirits, and against whatever
wanders throughout the world to do harm to the human race and to ruin souls. Through the
same Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Chaplet of St. Michael

O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, etc.

1. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim may the Lord make
us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity.

Amen.

Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

2. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim may the Lord grant
us the grace to leave the ways of sin and run in the paths of Christian perfection.

Amen.

Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

3. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones may the Lord infuse
into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility.

Amen.

Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

4. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations may the Lord
give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly passions.

Amen.
Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

5. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues may the Lord
preserve us from evil and falling into temptation.

Amen.

Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

6. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers may the Lord protect
our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil.

Amen.

Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

7. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities may God fill our
souls with a true spirit of obedience.

Amen.

Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

8. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels may the Lord give
us perseverance in faith and in all good works in order that we may attain the glory of
Heaven.

Amen.

Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

9. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels may the Lord grant us
to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted in the life to come to Heaven.

Amen.

Our Father, 3 Hail Mary's

Say one Our Father in honor of each of the following leading Angels: St. Michael, St.
Gabriel, St. Raphael and our Guardian Angel.

Prayer

Almighty and Everlasting God, who by a prodigy of goodness and a merciful desire for the
salvation of all men, hast appointed the most glorious Archangel, St. Michael, Prince of Thy
Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered from all our enemies that none
of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be conducted, by him into the
august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.

Litany to St Michael

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy

Christ hear us, Christ graciously hear us

God, the Father in Heaven have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world

God the Holy Spirit

Holy Mary, pray for us..

St Michael, the Archangel. Pray for us

St Michael, Prince of Seraphim

St Michael, Ambassador of the Lord, God of Israel

St Michael, Assessor of the Most Holy Trinity

St Michael, Chief of Paradise

St Michael, most brilliant start of the angelic order

St Michael, Mediator of divine graces

St Michael, most splendid sun of charity

St Michael, first model of humility

St Michael, example of gentleness

St Michael, the first flame of most ardent zeal

St Michael, worthy of admiration

St Michael, worthy of veneration

St Michael, worthy of praise

St Michael, Minister of divine clemency

St Michael, most vigorous guide

St Michael, dispenser of joy

St Michael, comforter of the discouraged

St Michael, Angel of peace

St Michael, comforter of the sick

St Michael guide of the erring

St Michael, support of those who hope

St Michael, guardian of those who have faith

St Michael, protector of the Church

St Michael, generous dispenser

St Michael, refuge of the poor

St Michael, relief of the oppressed

St Michael, conqueror of the demons

St Michael, our fortitude

St Michael, our refuge

St Michael, our advocate

St Michael, chief of the angels

St Michael, comfort of the Patriarchs

St Michael, guide of Prophets

St Michael, guide of Apostles

St Michael, comfort of the Martyrs

St Michael, joy of Confessors

St Michael, custodian of the Virgins

St Michael, honour of all the Saints

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world,

Forgive us O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

hear us O Lord.

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us O Lord.

Let us pray: O Lord, the powerful intercession of Your Archangel Michael, may always and
everywhere protect us; free us from every evil and lead us to eternal life. Through Jesus
Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

Consecration to St Michael

Archangel, St Michael, mighty Prince of heaven and defender of the Church, I am not
worthy to stand in your presence. Yet, trusting in your kindness and inspired by the power of
your prayers, I make bold to present myself to you. Choosing my Guardian angel and all the
angels and saints of heaven as witnesses of my devotion to you, I now in their presence
declare you to be my protector and my champion. I am determined to honour you always
as much as I can. Defend me, great Archangel, against all the temptations of the devil
especially those directed against faith and purity. Ask for me the grace never to offend God
in any way and when my hour of death comes, be near me, strengthen me and bring me
home to God. Amen.

V. Lord you have given your angel charge of us.

R. To keep us in all our ways.

St. Michael the Archangel,

defend us in the day of Battle;
Be our safeguard 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 other evil spirits,
who prowl through the world,
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Mary, Queen of all the angels and saints, pray for us