The History and Significance of St. Michael’s Prayer

St. Michael’s Prayer, composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 after a dramatic vision, seeks protection from Satan. Initially recited by priests after Low Mass, it became widespread until the 1960s liturgical reforms. Despite this, it remains a popular devotional prayer, especially during spiritual conflicts. Pope John Paul II revitalized its use in 1994, encouraging Catholics to recite it for protection against evil.