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Saint Michael the Archangel - Patron - Warrior - Depictions - Prayers

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There is an old maxim that I might paraphrase thus: "once is an accident, twice is a provocation and three times is an act of war." I have had an unbelievable number of searches for "images" (pictures) of Saint Michael the Archangel from around the world. Having read a marvelous book by Peter Kreeft on the subject of Angels and Demons, this tells me there is a spiritual need for knowledge of this Saint and Archangel. It is impossible to give a picture of St. Michael; he is a pure spirit and can assume any posture or appearance he might choose (read the book; available from Amazon for under $10). Some depictions are frightening and others are less so. It depends on the artist. Here is a nice source of information on the Saint . The SQPN site has a lot of information! He has been adopted by Human Life International in an effort to fight the spiritual war against abortion and for the conversion of those who perform abortions . These holy cards are free. Her

Visitors ask..."TLM Mass for a Catholic Marine"

I never know what awaits in the search queue. I am not certain if this individual is a Marine looking for a TLM or is asking what Mass is appropriate for a Catholic Marine? Saints.SQPN.com has a listing of the Patron Saints of soldiers . Of those listed, Saint Michael the Archangel is the Patron Saint of the Marines . The Feast of Saint Michael in the Traditional Calendar is September 29th, and is the 'Missa Benedicta, Dominum.' The Propers for that Mass can be found here and follows the 1962 Roman Missal. Hope that helps. I'm sure a Chaplain could be of more help. I'd be sure to ask one.