Thread by @CatholicFQ

Everyone loves Saint Michael the Archangel—a cosmic warrior against evil, heaven’s fierce commander destined to cast Satan into hell.

Few know he appeared in 1750 to a Carmelite nun, sparking a Chaplet that would win Papal approval—here’s the story…🧵

The year, 1750. Location—a quiet convent in Portugal. Antonia d’Astonac, a humble Carmelite nun, kneels in prayer. Suddenly, Saint Michael appears—radiant, powerful, imposing.

Michael speaks to Antonia with authority, revealing a mission. She’s to spread a new devotion—a Chaplet—to honor him and the nine choirs of angels.

Saint Michael’s instructions are clear: nine salutations, one for each angelic choir—Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, and more. Each prayer binds the faithful to the celestial army he commands.

But it’s not just about honor. He promises Antonia that this Chaplet will bring divine aid—his protection daily, an angelic escort at Communion, and deliverance from Purgatory for souls.

Antonia, cloistered and devout, receives this vision in awe. Saint Michael, the archangel adored by millions, chooses her to amplify his glory and the might of heaven’s legions.

Fast forward to 1851—Pope Pius IX catches wind of this devotion. Moved by Saint Michael’s revered status, he approves the Chaplet, adding indulgences to seal its place in Catholic life.

Pius IX, facing a world of upheaval—wars, secular tides—sees Saint Michael as the Church’s shield. This fierce warrior’s Chaplet becomes a rallying cry for the faithful.

Those indulgences? A sign of trust in Saint Michael’s power. Pray it, and you tap into the strength of heaven’s commander, beloved for crushing evil underfoot.

The Chaplet spreads, its nine salutations a chorus to the angelic host. Saint Michael’s 1750 vision lives on, a lesser-known tale of his enduring service to God in heaven.

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