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Showing posts with label Saint Michael. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Saint Michael. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The Archangel Michael is one of the most fascinating saints for his importance predates Christianity and he is currently revered by all three monotheistic religions. In Hebrew, his name (מִיכָאֵל) is pronounced mixäˈʔel and is translated who is like El, or God. In Greek, his name is Μιχαήλ, (Mikhaḗl) and in Arabic, ميخائيل (Mīkhā'īl.)
St. Michael was introduced to Christianity by the Jewish books of Enoch (around 300-100 BC) and Daniel (about 165 BC). Both books refer to Michael a great prince and he is seen as the protector of Israel. He is seen as a prince and soldier in the Hebrew apocryphal book War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness and continues that role in the Christian Book of Revelation where he defeats Satan.
St. Michael is a very powerful Archangel sent by God to defend His people, especially at the end of time. He offers strength in times of spiritual warfare and is a very powerful advocate.
St. Michael the Archangeldefend 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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
I like this icon It has a Celtic feel to it. I especially love the bright colors: red, green, aqua blue, orange and gold. It is as if the rainbow takes its colors from St. Michael.
I like this icon It has a Celtic feel to it. I especially love the bright colors: red, green, aqua blue, orange and gold. It is as if the rainbow takes its colors from St. Michael.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
St. Michael the Archangeldefend 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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
This is another St. Michael Icon that I own. It is smaller than the first one and very beautiful.
Monday, September 27, 2010
St. Michael the Archangeldefend 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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
In this icon, St. Michael is slaying a dragon, which is reminiscent of the Book of Revelation. There, the dragon waits for the woman to give birth to the Child so he can eat Him.
In this icon, St. Michael is slaying a dragon, which is reminiscent of the Book of Revelation. There, the dragon waits for the woman to give birth to the Child so he can eat Him.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
St. Michael the Archangeldefend 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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
I like the contrast in this picture. the gold against the black background is striking.
I like the contrast in this picture. the gold against the black background is striking.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
St. Michael the Archangeldefend 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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
A word about the military symbolism in these representations: Anyone who has ever struggled to live the life of God and cried with Saint Paul, "I do the very things I hate!" can understand the need to fight against those powers that keep us from attaining all that God has in mind for us.
A word about the military symbolism in these representations: Anyone who has ever struggled to live the life of God and cried with Saint Paul, "I do the very things I hate!" can understand the need to fight against those powers that keep us from attaining all that God has in mind for us.
Friday, September 24, 2010
St. Michael the Archangeldefend 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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
In this icon, St. Michael looks very worshipful. He works at all times for the glory of God.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
St. Michael the Archangeldefend 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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
I'll admit to loving the colors in this icon. The pinks, blues and aquas are very soothing.
I'll admit to loving the colors in this icon. The pinks, blues and aquas are very soothing.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Since I have a special place in my heart for Saint Michael, and since his prayer is so very powerful, I wanted to post it as a Novena leading up to his feast day.
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 evil spirits
that prowl about the world,
seeking the ruin of souls.
~Amen!
Hat tip to Paul at Sober Catholic. Note: Paul has a different novena going to the Three Archangels, which is what reminded me of the upcoming feast.
The icon above is the one given to my husband by a dear departed (then Episcopal) priest many years ago.
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