Today we celebrate the traditional Christian feast of St. Michael the Archangel and his companions whom we read about in the book of Revelation (12:1 – 12). In this archetypal story the evil one (who we later come to know as a fallen angel) is depicted as a dragon. This dragon tries to devour the Messiah and his birth. Thwarted, he and his followers (other fallen angels) enter into open warfare in heaven. Michael leads the other angels (who are loyal to God) into battle. They defeat this enemy and cast them out of heaven.
Today it is traditional to pray for and give our blessings
to those who serve in law enforcement and the military. Below, the
blessing prayer I will use at all our services this weekend. Please join me in
praying for all who embrace of the vocation of standing between us and the
evils of this world!
Blessing of Police and Military Personnel:
Gracious God, in the scriptures we read of how you empowered the Archangel Michael and all angels to clear heaven of the evil one and his followers; bless these human beings as they serve our earthly society by standing between us and the evils of our day.
Bless them with:
Courage in times of danger;
Patience in times of frustration;
Watchfulness in times of quiet;
Integrity in times of temptation;
Above all, dear God, keep them and all in the Military and Law Enforcement under your divine protection. Fill them with your grace and let them always know of our gratitude for their service. This we ask in your holy and ancient name: Father, Son and Holy Spirit +
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