St. Michael's Lent
Aug 15 - Sept 29 Each Year
St. Francis and Padre Pio both observed 'St. Michael's Lent', a 40-day period of prayer and penance between the Solemnity of the Assumption on August 15th and the feast of St. Michael on September 29th. Warriors of St. Michael is entering into this season of joyful penitence with the prayer intentions of becoming the husbands, fathers, leaders, protectors, and providers we are called to be in our families, parishes, ministries, and places of employment. Specifically, we are (1) Speaking daily truth declarations to root ourselves in our identity as sons of God; (2) Speaking words of encouragement to our wives, children, other family members, and friends; and (3) Participating in additional prayer and physical sacrifices each man has individually discerned.
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It all culminates in consecrating or re-consecrating ourselves to Jesus through the patronage of St. Michael the Archangel by enrolling in the Scapular of St. Michael after the weekend Masses at Christ the King Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan - on the weekend that falls closes to the September 29 feast. Some St. Michael Scapulars will be provided, or you can bring your own.
What are we doing for St. Michael's Lent?
Encouragement
Speak ONE word of encouragement or affirmation to your wife and each of your children EVERY SINGLE DAY.
If you are in a different vocation or state in life, then go out of your way to encourage your girlfriend / fiancé, parents, siblings, and close friends.
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If you want an extra challenge, try to do one act of service / kindness for someone each week!
Truth Declarations
John 8:32: "You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."​
SUGGESTED TRUTH DECLARATIONS:
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God loves me and is proud of me.​
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I have the responsibility AND the grace to lead my family closer to Christ.
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With God's power, I will fight the good fight. I will finish the race. I will keep the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)
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OR CHOOSE YOUR OWN!
Prayer
SUGGESTED PRAYER:
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Pray the Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel daily.
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OR CHOOSE YOUR OWN!
OTHER OPTIONS:
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Eucharistic Adoration.
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Read Scripture or the Catechism.
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Rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet.
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Silence.
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Sacrifice
SUGGESTED SACRIFICE:
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Running, Walking, Biking, or Swimming 0.5 miles per day.
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Doing 10 push-ups per day.
OR CHOOSE YOUR OWN!​
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OTHER OPTIONS:
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Fasting.
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Almsgiving. - Donate to the WSM Budget or other good cause
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Other Forms of Exercise.
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Getting up early.
Can I do my own thing?
Yes, you are completely free to discern exactly what the Lord wants you to focus on for St. Michael's Lent. However, you are highly encouraged to engage in some form of prayer AND some form of sacrifice.