Prayers for Protection
He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust. His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Psalm 90 (91) — The Prayer of Protection
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress; my God, in Whom I trust."
For He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
Prayer to the Archangel Michael
O Holy Archangel Michael, commander of the heavenly hosts: defend us in the day of battle and be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer Before Travel
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who didst accompany Thy disciples on the road to Emmaus and didst calm the stormy seas: Be with us as we journey. Send Thy guardian angel to protect us, guide our steps, and bring us safely to our destination. Guard us from every danger, visible and invisible, and return us in peace to our home. Amen.