Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Added to the prayers after Mass by Pope Leo XIII, originally for the intention of protecting the Church from the Italian nationalists and later for protection from the evils of atheistic Communism.
Saint 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,
thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.