Archbishop Sample revives St. Michael prayer after Mass to combat Satan’s plan to ‘divide, disrupt’
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland has urged Catholics to pray the St. Michael the Archangel Prayer after every Mass to seek protection against Satan's influence. He emphasized the importance of this prayer in combating division and disruption within the Church. Additionally, he called for a novena to the Sacred Heart and encouraged acts of prayer, fasting, and mercy among the faithful.
- ▪Archbishop Sample reintroduced the St. Michael Prayer after Masses in the Archdiocese of Portland.
- ▪He believes the prayer is essential for protection against Satan's attempts to disrupt the Church.
- ▪The archbishop also announced a consecration of the archdiocese to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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News Archbishop Sample revives St. Michael prayer after Mass to combat Satan’s plan to ‘divide, disrupt’ Catholics should turn to St. Michael the Archangel for protection against demons, Archbishop Alexander Sample said in a recent pastoral letter addressed to his Portland Archdiocese. Archbishop Sample of Portland, OregonCreative Commons MattLamb 0 Matt Lamb Comments 0 Mon May 18, 2026 - 9:56 am EDT PORTLAND, Oregon (LifeSiteNews) — Catholics in the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, should ask for St. Michael the Archangel’s protection after every Mass, local Archbishop Alexander Sample urged recently. “Several years ago, I reintroduced the traditional practice of praying the St.
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