St. Michael’s Lent (and Why You Should Do It)

[@SLVass78]

I’m Baptist, but I’m joining in. Thank you for all you do, Father Mike. Even though I’m not Catholic, I feel this helps me be a better Christian.

[@KillerofGods]

Id say you can look at the Orthodox fasting schedule if you like to fast. But half yhe year is spent fasting, with a dozen major feasts and some minor ones can be sprinkled in... The contrast from fasting yo feasting and celebrating as a church is nice though... But it can get overwhelming, especially starting out.

[@GMAAndy333]

You are awesome to be so open minded to embrace being a better Christian even outside of your own faith tradition.

[@amytweed2156]

Please consider exploring the beautiful Catholic Church by starting OCIA at your closest Catholic Church.

[@SLVass78]

@@amytweed2156 I am.

[@lorrainecox7728]

WONDERFUL. We are ALL blessed by having Fr. Mike in our lives. Thank you for availing yourself to learning about a faith that is not your primary faith. God IS calling you and you ARE responding.​@SLVass78

[@NaoimhBeirne]

Well!!! Only seeing this vid now! Guess it's never too late to start! Had not heard of this one before, thanks Fr. Mike, God Bless

[@wonderwoman6232]

I'm gonna try and do it! I returned to the Catholic church earlier this year, and am so glad. I go to mass nearly every day. I say the rosary. I have managed to transition off of my depression and anxiety meds. I still struggle, but I now trust our Lord, and pray. I also pray for everyone, including atheist. Father Mike, your online Sunday Mass, and Bible in a year...which I currently am on day 287...has brought me back to God. I pray for you too. Thank you for all you do.❤

[@m.d.8032]

Welcome back!! 🙏

[@wiiildfire]

Blessed are they who are called to the Supper of the Lamb.

[@LeonardoFM_LearnEnglish]

Be strong! God Bless you.

[@LeonardoFM_LearnEnglish]

@@wonderwoman6232 I'll pray for all of us who'll be participating! Including you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@AlexanderBrown77]

1 John 1 KJV 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

[@patriciaheredia112]

Woo hoo St Michael! Yes, i will be doing this, great timing ... thank you for letting us know about this ! & will join in praying for all the intentions 🙏

[@danielacristicchi9618]

It's a difficult moment for me, please pray for me i really need it. Thank you ❤❤

[@LisaAnne-n8f]

Praying for you Daniela, cast your difficulties on Christ you don’t have to do this alone ❤❤❤

[@JxkeHxrris]

I’m praying everything works out for you Daniela ✝️

[@williambrennan9662]

🙏🙏🙏

[@shareenchoudhury-leighton1748]

💙 Praying 4 u Deniela. Pray 4me 2 as i'm in difficult spot 💙

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

Prayers for you 🙏✝️🙏

[@catherinehunt3209]

I'm definitely going to look into it!

[@doylembbaxter]

I'm in! And I will be praying for all those participating. St. Michael the Archangel, St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!

[@HisLove4You]

Amen! 🙏

[@AlexanderBrown77]

@@HisLove4You1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV ✝️🩸 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 John 1 KJV 🩸 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

[@shelley2086]

🙏I pray you have a successful journey of personal & spiritual growth.

[@jacobsummers9026]

Are you doing it thru E90? If so please join our fraternity. We have several guys in it, but only 4 doing St. Michael’s lent so far. Our frat: catholicbrothersofthechattahoochee

[@taylorebe9300]

I'm in with you!

[@bonniewitges1340]

I'd never heard of this but love it. Doing it🙌🙌

[@elainegoolsby9902]

🌹I am going to do St. Michael's lent, and I don't have to worry about family, I live alone, except for my two cats, My Guardian Angel, and my little dog, who will keep me in line!🤗✝️💒

[@jwhite9581]

Perfect response to my prayers. I'm in!

[@jolenemeanor954]

I will pray for those who are participating!😊

[@andrewjansen9702]

Thank you, I’ll pray with you too! ❤️

[@earlfelise2394]

This is the first I’ve heard of Saint Michael’s Lent and I am totally excited and I’m in.

[@laflamencandaluz5586]

I'm certainly in it, too. 🙏❤

[@marybussey4473]

Praying for everyone doing the St. Michael's Lent. 💙💙💙

[@allisonmaciejewski2840]

I’m in! I’d never heard about this before. Thanks Father for sharing this.

[@TheLibraryCop3000]

I’ve been suffering from insomnia since 2020 and it’s been ruining my life and affecting my family and work. I struggle to put everything down and just go to bed, sometimes going to bed at 5:00 am and missing the whole day. I’ve been praying for a miracle and this St.Michael lent may be what I’ve been waiting for❤

[@adrianyokohandson1584]

I truly want to do it, Father Mike 🙏🙏🙏

[@najeex]

I’m researching it now. I am not Catholic but for almost a week I have been researching because it has been in my heart to do so. Idk if God told me to do it or it was me. It just popped into my head and I’ve been all over the internet watching yt videos and reading up on Catholicism. I downloaded the Hallow app and have been doing the Rosary prayers and listening to the catechism w Father Mike !

[@najeex]

@@God_my_Savior thank you. God bless you !

[@ceciliayukie1034]

Just go for it🕊

[@averyvery18]

God is leading you. Praying for discernment for you❤

[@tiffanym663]

Welcome, sister 🙏🕯️✝️

[@najeex]

@@tiffanym663 thank you so much I’m very grateful

[@SundownRanchLLC]

Thank you for the open invitation! I will be engaging in the St. Michael Lent! Praying for everyone that said yes to St. Michael's Let and everyone else that is not ready.

[@XDS90]

This year marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's Stigmata during St. Michael's Lent! I'm in and I invite all men to join. God bless you all and know that I'm praying for you!

[@tbenedict8983]

@@edm-london1660 I think he means that this year is the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata and as one can know this when they open the martyrologue, they find out that on september 17th, every year, it is the feast of the Stigmata impression in St Francis of Assisi's flesh. Have a blessed feast of the Assomption tomorrow !

[@ThePathTruthLife33]

Amen!! 🥰🕊✝️

[@EduardoMorales-sn4kp]

I’m in! Many blessings to you and the team, and everyone else doing this fast!

[@melissastrahl424]

I will give it as much as I can. I love the Feast of the Archangels.

[@gregorygreen5189]

Thank you Father Mike, love your message , and your priesthood! I will be doing St Michael’s lent.

[@NossaSenhoraDasGracas1127]

I'm a woman but with St. Joan of Arc I accept this challenge! Viva Cristo Rey

[@angepack1]

I want to do it as well but it looked like it was only for men? I wonder what that is about

[@GraceMargarido]

​@@angepack1by no means, it is meant for all daughters and sons of God. Therefore, to you, dear one.

[@taylorebe9300]

I did it too and I'm a Catholic woman. God Bless

[@joanngillis345]

I'm in! I only heard about this Devotion for the first time last year. I'm excited to participate this year. 🙏✨️

[@robert_mn]

My wife & I have observed St Michael's Lent the past few years. When we actually engage in it, it has been fruitful.

[@mden2490]

@@edm-london1660 praying together or participating in a spiritual exercise as a family should not be burdensome? There might be time constraints, health issues that might make it more difficult but do the best you can. Do you find lent during/prior to the Easter season burdensome.. is it difficult for you? I have health issues and cannot fast all day, but I do the best I can.

[@mdoylesean]

@@robert_mn that’s cool! I hadn’t heard of it yet. That is awesome. Thanks for letting me know how beneficial it is.

[@mdoylesean]

@@mden2490 my mom always said families that pray together stay together. My parents just celebrated their 50 year wedding anniversary. ( I’m not trying to criticize your personal situation though.)

[@roseg1333]

@@mden2490it is not burdensome and your true best is all God asks of you 🙏🏼❤️🕊️✝️😊

[@Dpantes]

I am doing this with my Exodus 90 fraternity! We are looking forward to this. Praying for all those taking on this challenge to grow in faith.

[@esthergarciavlz]

I will be praying for the those who are participating

[@kitbhern9945]

I’m a cradle Catholic and honestly never heard about this until this year. I’m going to give it my best shot! 🙏🏻

[@TheH2ghostAdventures]

Having a hard time with alcohol right now, perfect opportunity to recalibrate and give up something for God. Was meant to watch this 🕊️

[@mercegarro]

Excellent!! I had never heard of it.. Perfect opportunity to deepen on my prayer. To spread the word about this.. This is an invitation.. we pick!! Gracias Padre Mike.

[@amellowman]

I just got confirmed this year. And chose to name myself after Saint Michael. This is a chance for me to become closer to Saint Michael and to God. And become stronger in my faith and to experience community and fraternity within the Church. God bless.

[@kitc1031]

Congratulations on your Confirmation! May God bless you with strength and guidance as you continue your spiritual journey.

[@amellowman]

@@kitc1031 Thank you very much.

[@momsagigi]

I feel called to do this with my husband. Just prayed this morning for help to reignite my spiritual journey and then came across this video!

[@mutyabajustine203]

I will pray for those who are going to participate 🙏

[@zeejayrchris741]

Starting my Day1 of 40day asceticism. God bless us doing this devotion. 🙂

[@LisaAnne-n8f]

Praying for our men and brothers in Christ for their spiritual victory ❤

[@SoulfulRose]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@rolandocor64]

I'm in, and I will be praying for all participating and not participating.

[@josephm1992]

All in, got to give back to St. Micheal who has fought battles for me through my life. Embrace the challenge brothers!

[@kathysandon736]

I will participate and praying for all to receive grace

[@chiara1194]

I’m a single 40 year old woman who has prayed unceasingly for God to send me a good husband to no avail. I’m doing this challenge to combine fasting with prayer and because I have this feeling that my future husband is doing this challenge too and needs my prayer. The Feast of Saint Clare is the most important day of the year for me, followed by the Feast of Saint Francis and I found out about this for the very first time several days after Saint Clare Day - I think it’s a sign from God.

[@360hershey7]

My dear dsughter-in-law, mom with five kidlets 8 yrs old and under, sent me this video. If she's doing it, ol' grandma and grandpa will, too!! Thank you for introducing this "new" discipline to us, Fr. Mike! God bless you!

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

❤❤❤ JUST DO IT. 😊 God bless and heal each and every 1 of us, our Families and friends. 🙏

[@ChantalMarczinski]

I'm in!!! Eek!! St. Michael the Archangel, St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us1

[@MaryanneKuchler]

As a Secular Franciscan, this is very important for me. It was 800 years ago, in 1224, during this time that St. Francis received the Stigmata on Mt. LaVerna. May the Lord give you peace!

[@albacross6558]

Hi Maryanne. May the Lord give you peace! You are correct. I confess that La Verna is my absolute favourite place on Earth, followed very closely by Assisi. I will now borrow our beloved St Francis' blessing to Brother Leo and pray the Lord for you: "The Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and have mercy. May He turn His countenance to you and give you peace. The Lord bless you, Maryanne!" With Franciscan love. Pace e bene. x

[@DiscursiveDisco]

I will be in! God bless all participating

[@Yogagirl-bq4kw]

I'll think of those of you who do this . I'm exhausted after 19 months of cancer treatment/ effects BUT God got me through . I'm sleeping to heal and it's working, surrender is the answer. Thank you Fr Mike , your videos are so encouraging.❤

[@dailybread300]

Yogagirl, please do not participate in yoga. It is not Christian, but Hinduism. The poses are based on false gods. Love the one True God only in every way. Just do exercise without the evil agendas attached.

[@Yogagirl-bq4kw]

I do yoga for the mechanical exercises, as do many Catholics , so we can keep our bodies strong and fit. In so doing, we are then able to perform our soul's purpose as defined by God, with energy and focus . Yoga is not a spiritual practice for everyone; get your facts straight.

[@Yogagirl-bq4kw]

If confused, read what the Pope says about it.

[@anniejohn6766]

I am going to do it for the first time Father, thank you 🙏

[@Teresa1.2.3.]

I’ve never heard of this devotion ..and I went to a Convent school and had quite a strict Catholic upbringing in London. I’m going to start tomorrow! Thank you Father Mike for telling us about this. God bless.❤️

[@salvadorvillalobos5192]

Yes. I started today. Never knew about Michale's lent.

[@LGriff-vr5it]

Praying for all who participate.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

A Secular Franciscan 47 years I never heard of this before. I am abashed! I'm doing it, offering it for a family member who has left the faith.

[@xaviercruze]

How to become a secular Franciscan? I tried contacting the sisters but haven't received a response yet. Can you please guide me?

[@albacross6558]

Hi lyndavonkanel, may the Lord give you peace. It is surprising that a Secular Franciscan has not heard of St Francis of Assisi's St Michael's Lent before*. St Francis lived five lents a year, of approx. 40 days each: - 1st during Advent: from All Saints (1 November) until Christmas (25 December); - 2nd after the Epiphany: from the Epiphany (6 January) for 40 days (see Fonti Francescane [FF] 1163); - 3rd the “Major Lent“: from Ash Wednesday until Easter; - 4th in honour of SS Peter and Paul: from their feast day (29 June) until the Assumption, 15 August (FF 1167); - 5th in honour of St Michael the Archangel (29 September): beginning 15 August, feast of the Assumption (FF 785), until the feast of St Michael (29 September). *It is during this Lent that St Francis received the stigmata on mount La Verna in 1224. Pax et bonum. 🙏🕊💗🙏 Alba ofs (since 1957)

[@tam532]

Praying for the people who do it and going to find out more about i.

[@humeseraph]

Yes I will be doing St Michael's Lent this year

[@jesslynnortega5018]

I need to make a change. I'm in. ❤🙏🏻

[@jgalle2]

I'm doing it Father Mike! 🎉 Some friends are doing it with me. Thank you for everything you do. Pray for us and we'll pray for you! 🙏 I was not trying to make that rhyme I promise. 😄

[@antonioalas4814]

Today I am starting the 40 day fast. St Michael and St, Francis’ prayer will get me through. Only water and oil. No bread. Pray for me, they are all calling me crazy.

[@albaniaball5856]

Are you fasting from only bread, or all foods? Because fasting from all foods for 40 days is likely incredibly life threatening, and I would advise against it.

[@antonioalas4814]

@@albaniaball5856 All foods, i am aware of the danger. However I made sure to add loophole where I allow oil, drinks, and micronutrients

[@albaniaball5856]

@@antonioalas4814 even though I still wouldn't recommend it, if you're going to do it, make sure you are closely supervised by a doctor to ensure your safety

[@salembookworm]

@@antonioalas4814 That's not even what you're supposed to do. That's just unhealthy and stupid.

[@antonioalas4814]

@@salembookworm Tell that to Jesus, Moses, and St. Francis on Judgement day, and you’ll find your reward.

[@gladysfeldmann6340]

I will be praying for my daughter... this my first time doing this .

[@laurelannemchugh4139]

Yes, I'm ALL IN!!! St Michael, St. Francis, St. Padre Pio, pray for us. The world needs this, I need this. Learned about this recently from another website. Thank you, Father. 🙏🙏🙏

[@RPisa2416]

I’m in it Fr. Mike! Thanks for educating us on this!

[@elib3elib3]

Ok, I’m a girl ( woman) and I’m going to this ! Fr Mike can talk us into anything 😂 ( to draw closer to Jesus). 💕

[@eb8589]

Is have been observing St Michael’s lent for the last couple of years. ❤️😊

[@Holly-bo3rm]

Me too..women here and I'm in..❤

[@lyndam5919]

Love this Father. I am going to do it! Next step, Father, learn the TLM, you like a challenge. If the priests humble themselves and truly examine the faith they will return to TLM. I am praying for you!

[@colsugarbottom3627]

I asked Mary to obtain for me little references to St Francis in my daily life if God wants me to consider being a Franciscan, and this shows up. Glory to Jesus Christ

[@wiiildfire]

God bless in your journey 😊

[@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg]

This is my best advice after thinking about being a religious for about 5 good years, don't worry about order (franciscan, Jesuit) worry about whether members in community are willing to sacrifice themselves to love God or not. Is cross accepted or not?

[@colsugarbottom3627]

@@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg thanks for the advice!

[@katiefinney6021]

God bless you

[@tonijaksic2158]

Going to do and pray for everyone doing it

[@americanpatriot2422]

God bless you Father Mike.

[@AlexanderBrown77]

🎺⛅️1 Thessalonians 4 KJV ✝️🩸 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. Ephesians 1 KJV 🩸 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

[@GregTamanaha]

Amen, praying for people.

[@Marakatio]

I am in - Thank you! I will pray for all Participating and will dedicate it to Venezuela- St Michael and St Francis Pray for us.

[@user-mb8qf4mv3o]

Thanks for letting me know of this. Yes, I am in for the challenge.

[@LucyGebhardt]

Yes! Saint Michael's is an awesome Angel who battles for Righteousness Amen.❤

[@perrymagpoc4410]

Aloha from Hawaii - Yes I am going to do this!

[@joshuagillick9894]

I do the chaplet to st Michael every day I encourage everyone to do it also do a bunch of st Michael prayers I’m glad I found this today

[@michellecoutinho2389]

God bless you, dear Fr. Mike S. This is a new devotion to me. I'm in for both. Happy feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. It's also Independence Day in India, my country. Mama Mary, pray for us. St. Michael, pray for us.

[@sarahk802]

I’m so glad you shared about this devotion. I love St. Michael. I will not miss a chance to show gratitude for one of God’s most powerful angels.

[@ringthewolf8468]

This will be my first time participating in St Michael's Lent. Please pray for me

[@tc9459]

This is great, I don’t know why people would think it’s extreme. It’s time we embrace tradition and challenges.

[@angepack1]

The only extreme thing for me are cold showers. Everything else I’m up for!

[@thankfulones4919]

Thank you ☺️

[@SueInHenderson]

Praying for those participating (& those who aren't as well). I'm praying for you, too, Fr Mike - thank you for praying for me. 🙏

[@aknmo541]

❤

[@sherryjepsen2797]

Yes, I'm doing St. Michael's lent 🙏✝️🗡️

[@raquelescalante4996]

Yes I started yesterday August 15. Let's pray for each other .. perseverance for those of us who have started and strength for those who are still thinking about doing it. May God bless us all ❤

[@cassimosher]

I think it's a beautiful thing that the church invites us to so many different devotions. As a convert, one thing I had to learn very quickly is that just like life in general sometimes, we don't have to accept every invitation! 😂 It can quickly become overwhelming if you try to do everything. And I'm still working on the balance of what God wants of ME. I'll consider the invitation, but I'm not sure I'm meant to accept this particular one at this particular time. The eight hours of sleep a night in particular seems impossible during my current season. But my prayers go with those who accept. Thank you for the merits you add to Christ's Church!

[@Pacman2293]

Let's do this!

[@Michele12769]

I’m in and I will do it!!

[@Hunterr8]

St. Michael the Archangel is my patron saint, and I'm increasing my love for Mary, so I'll definitely be doing this. Thank you for sharing!

[@eileengooding3708]

Thank you Fr Mike! I am going to do it. Prayers for complete devotion for us all.

[@WarriorKnitter]

I'll be praying for those who do and for those who choose not to.

[@andrewangelopacheco9960]

Thank you for defining the true meaning of Meekness. This is a true lifechanging understanding. Now the work begins, to shed false meekness and put on the meekness of Jesus Christ.

[@lotus6560]

I will pray for those who are doing Saint Michael's Lent.

[@wiiildfire]

@@edm-london1660Kind of presumptuous to think we don’t pray for those things already. Jesus came to bring the sword, not you. He also said “blessed are the peacemakers.” Your concerns can be put forth peacefully. Choosing otherwise is just justifying personality traits and anger issues, not Christianity.

[@MarT-dp8rr]

I’ll try do St Michael’s lent. Thanks Fr Mike for the encouragement and praying for everyone

[@scottwalzel718]

I’ll be praying for my wife and all those doing St. Michael’s Lent!

[@kenweber2377]

I just heard about this for the 1st time. I got the general idea I think. Sounds great; I'm in! Thanks again for everything Fr. Mike.

[@berenicesenra4988]

I’m in! God, please, give me the Grace to complete these 40 days Saint Michael Lent! 🙏🙏🙏

[@karenc2844]

I pray the St Michael prayer almost daily.... and now I'm"in" for this! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I've shared it with my 2 prayer groups.

[@ChildofGod98765]

Jesus I seek you everyday. Even when I feel like giving up. I will keep faith. As a single mother. I’m struggling to make ends meet. My husband passed years ago. I have no one to turn to but you Lord JESUS. Both of my sons have special needs and require so much from me. Lord I’m afraid. Every month I struggle trying to provide for my children struggling to pay rent and to buy groceries. God you have provided this far. Lord hear my prayers.💕😭❤️

[@bhm8204]

🕊️❤️🙏🌹📿❤️‍🔥

[@amellowman]

@@ChildofGod98765 You and your kids are in my prayers. A decade of the Rosary will be said for you tonight.

[@elainegoolsby9902]

🙏🙏🙏🙏God will provide. God bless you and your sons.🤗

[@virgiemouton7406]

Praying for you and your family 🙏🏽❤️

[@owenrobb7428]

Sorry to hear that 🙏

[@bibawurf5711]

How I wish I've seen this video earlier. But I think it's better to be late than never for me. So I'll definitely join the St. Michael Lent ❤

[@143mschrag]

Yes, I’m in❣️ I’ll be praying for everyone. Please pray for me. God Bless 🙏🏼

[@suzannehallock8174]

I will be praying for all participants. As a woman I will participate as well this is something I am being called to do.. Thank you Fr Mike I have been praying with you for 4 years everyday Bible in a year so I’m in

[@meeofcourse4152]

First, I come across a LIVE Rosary....I prayed. 🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏🏽 Now, you show up on my feed.... I'm being led. I intend to TRY St Michael's Lent. Amen

[@tbenedict8983]

God bless you !

[@audrieg3759]

I’m up for it. Jumping in with both feet. I haven’t slept 8 hours straight in years. Praying for strength and endurance for all on this journey.

[@newbeeah]

Been waiting for this challenge all year. St Michael is my confirmation saint ❤ 😊

[@joeyglass4878]

I am doing it! And I am joyful and looking forward to it. I am an Exodus man. And, Father Mike you are amaZing! You are truly a gift from God. And, Father Vu is truly a holy, holy, holy man and a beautiful gift from God. And I smile. Peace, Joey

[@pattanaka7697]

Thank you, Fr Mike I’m in!!!!🙏🏼✝️I’m going to start tomorrow. Praise God and I’ll be praying for those that won’t be joining us. They will be in my prayers.

[@jeejayme2161]

I love St Michael, so I am doing it. Thanks.

[@SurrenderNovena]

Praying for those participating! 🙏🙏🙏