269 Catholic Prayers for Protection St Michael Guardian Angel and Our Lady

Protection is something every Catholic needs. Not just from physical harm, but from spiritual danger. From the evil one who prowls like a roaring lion. From the temptations that surround us daily. From the anxieties that attack our peace. From the uncertainties of life that keep us awake at night.

The Catholic Church has a rich tradition of prayers for protection. The St. Michael Prayer. The Prayer to the Guardian Angel. The Memorare. The Rosary. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy. These prayers have protected millions of Catholics over centuries. They are not magic formulas. They are conversations with God, with Mary, with the angels and saints, asking for their intercession and protection.

This collection contains 269 Catholic prayers for protection. Some are traditional prayers you may already know. Others are less familiar. Some are for specific situations. Travel. Illness. Spiritual warfare. Family. Home. Work. Some are for specific times of day. Morning. Evening. Before bed.

You do not need to pray all 269. Find the ones that speak to your need. Pray them with faith. Pray them with persistence. The Church teaches that God hears the prayers of his children. He sends his angels to protect us. He gives us his mother as our advocate. These prayers activate that protection.

How to Use These Catholic Protection Prayers

The best way to pray for protection is daily. Make it part of your morning routine. Before you leave the house, pray a protection prayer. Before you drive, pray for safe travel. Before you go to sleep, pray for protection through the night.

You can also pray these prayers when you feel unsafe. When you are afraid. When you are traveling. When you are in a dangerous situation. When you are tempted. When you are anxious. When you cannot sleep.

For families, pray these prayers together. Pray a protection prayer over your home. Over your children. Over your spouse. Over your parents. The family that prays together stays together and stays protected.

1. The St. Michael the Archangel Prayer

1. St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection 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, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

2. Prayer to Your Guardian Angel

2. Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

3. Holy Guardian Angel, protect me from all harm today. Watch over my body and my soul.

4. Guardian Angel, thank you for your constant protection. I know you are with me even when I cannot feel you.

5. Blessed Angel, protect my family as you protect me. Guard every member of our household.

6. Guardian Angel, when I am tempted, remind me of God’s love. When I am afraid, remind me of God’s presence. When I am alone, remind me that you are there.

3. The Memorare for Protection

7. Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

4. The Hail Mary for Protection

8. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

9. Holy Mary, protect me under your mantle. You are our mother. Watch over your child.

10. Mother of God, cover my family with your protection. Keep us safe from all harm.

11. Blessed Virgin, you crushed the head of the serpent. Crush the attacks of the evil one in my life.

12. Our Lady of Sorrows, protect me in my suffering. You understood pain. Intercede for me.

13. Our Lady of Guadalupe, protect my family. You appeared to Juan Diego. Watch over us.

14. Our Lady of Lourdes, protect my health. You are a refuge for the sick.

15. Our Lady of Fatima, protect our nation. You warned about war and sin. Intercede for us.

16. Queen of Heaven, protect me from spiritual attack. The enemy fears you.

17. Mary, my mother, I place myself under your protection. Keep me safe.

5. The Rosary for Protection

18. Lord, I pray the Rosary for protection. Each Hail Mary is a rose for you. Each Our Father is a petition.

19. The Glorious Mysteries remind me that you have conquered death. Protect me from the fear of dying.

20. The Sorrowful Mysteries remind me that you suffered for me. Protect me from despair in my suffering.

21. The Joyful Mysteries remind me that you became human. Protect me from forgetting your humanity.

22. The Luminous Mysteries remind me of your public ministry. Protect me as I go about my daily work.

23. Mary, as I pray the Rosary, wrap your rosary around me like a shield.

24. The Rosary is my weapon against the evil one. The demons flee from it.

25. Lord, let every Hail Mary I pray send an angel to guard me.

26. Blessed Mother, take my Rosary and use it to protect me through the night.

27. I entrust myself to the Rosary. May it be my protection in life and at the hour of my death.

6. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy for Protection

28. Lord Jesus, I pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Protect me by your mercy.

29. Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, for the protection of my family.

30. For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Protect us from evil.

31. Jesus, I trust in you. That trust is my protection.

32. Divine Mercy, protect me from judgment. Protect me from damnation. Protect me from despair.

7. Morning Prayers for Protection

Lord, I offer you this new day. Protect me from all harm as I go about my work.

33. Jesus, I place myself under your protection. Be with me in every moment of this day.

34. Holy Spirit, guide my thoughts, my words, and my actions. Protect me from sin.

35. Father, send your angels to guard me as I leave my home.

36. Guardian Angel, watch over me today. Do not let me fall.

37. St. Joseph, protector of the Holy Family, protect my family today.

38. St. Michael, defend me against the attacks of the evil one.

39. Our Lady, Morning Star, light my path. Protect me from darkness.

40. Lord, protect my mind from temptation. Protect my heart from selfishness. Protect my hands from harm.

41. Jesus, I give you this day. Protect me from everything that would separate me from you.

42. Father, as I drive to work, protect me from accidents. Keep other drivers safe as well.

43. Lord, protect my children at school. Send angels to guard their classrooms.

44. Jesus, protect my spouse as they go about their day. Bring them home safely.

45. Holy Spirit, protect me from lies, from gossip, from deceit. Keep me in truth.

46. St. Christopher, patron of travelers, protect me on my journey today.

47. St. Barbara, protect me from sudden death. Let me have time to repent.

48. Lord, I put on the armor of God. Helmet of salvation. Breastplate of righteousness. Shield of faith.

49. Jesus, your name is a strong tower. I run into it and I am safe.

50. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Protect me this day.

51. Lord, let no weapon formed against me prosper. Defend me.

8. Evening Prayers for Protection

53. Lord, thank you for protecting me today. As I sleep, continue to guard me.

54. Jesus, watch over my family through the night. Keep us safe until morning.

55. Father, forgive me for any sins today. Cleanse me before I sleep.

56. St. Michael, stand guard at my door. Let no evil enter.

57. Guardian Angel, stay with me while I sleep. Protect me from nightmares.

58. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, give me peaceful sleep. Calm my anxious heart.

59. Lord, protect my home from fire, from flood, from break ins. Keep our shelter safe.

60. Jesus, protect my children in their beds. Send angels to guard their rooms.

61. Father, if I do not wake up, receive my soul. I trust in your mercy.

62. Holy Spirit, guard my mind while I sleep. No nightmares. No dark dreams.

63. St. Joseph, patron of a happy death, intercede for me. Let me die in God’s grace if it is my night.

64. Lord, I surrender my sleep to you. I am vulnerable. Protect me.

65. Jesus, wrap your precious blood around my home. Let no evil cross the threshold.

66. Father, protect my neighborhood. Watch over every home on my street.

67. Our Lady, protect me from the enemy who prowls at night.

68. St. Michael, cast into hell the demons who try to attack me in my sleep.

69. Lord, let me feel your presence in the dark. You are with me.

70. Jesus, I trust in you. That trust is my protection through the night.

71. Father, good night. Keep me safe. I will see you in the morning.

72. Lord, into your hands I commit my spirit. You watch over me while I rest.

9. Prayers for Protection of Home and Family

73. Lord, bless our home. Let it be a place of safety, peace, and love.

74. Jesus, protect my family from all harm. Physically, emotionally, spiritually.

75. Father, send your angels to stand guard at every door of our home.

76. St. Joseph, protector of the Holy Family, protect our family.

77. Our Lady, Queen of the Home, watch over our household.

78. Lord, protect our home from burglars. Let no thief break in.

79. Jesus, protect our home from fire. Keep our family safe.

80. Father, protect our home from natural disasters. Calm the storms.

81. Holy Spirit, protect our family from division. Keep us united.

82. St. Michael, protect our home from spiritual attack.

83. Lord, bless our property. Protect our cars, our belongings, our pets.

84. Jesus, protect my children from bad influences. Choose their friends wisely.

85. Father, protect my marriage from temptation. Guard our vows.

86. Our Lady, protect my parents as they age. Keep them safe.

87. Lord, protect my adult children who live away from home. Watch over them.

88. St. Christopher, protect my family when they travel.

89. Jesus, let your precious blood be on our doorposts. Let the destroyer pass over.

90. Father, I bless every room in our home with holy water. Cleanse it.

91. Lord, let our home be a refuge from the world. A place of safety.

92. Jesus, protect our home and everyone in it. In your name.

10. Prayers for Protection While Traveling

93. Lord, I am about to travel. Protect me on my journey.

94. St. Christopher, patron of travelers, pray for me. Keep me safe on the road.

95. Jesus, protect me from accidents. Keep other drivers alert.

96. Father, protect my vehicle. No breakdowns. No mechanical failures.

97. Holy Spirit, guide my navigation. Do not let me get lost in dangerous areas.

98. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, protect me if I travel by water.

99. St. Joseph, patron of travelers, intercede for my family as we go.

100. Lord, protect me from bad weather. Calm the storms. Clear the roads.

101. Jesus, protect me from road rage. Keep me calm and safe.

102. Father, protect me from drunk drivers. Keep them off the road.

103. Guardian Angel, stay in the car with me. Watch over every mile.

104. St. Michael, protect me from carjackers and thieves.

105. Lord, get me to my destination safely. And bring me home.

106. Jesus, if I am flying, protect the plane. Guard the pilots.

107. Father, I trust you with this journey. You are with me.

11. Prayers for Protection from the Evil One

108. St. Michael the Archangel, defend me in battle against the devil.

109. Lord, deliver me from the evil one. As you taught us to pray. Matthew 6:13

110. Jesus, your name is power. The demons flee at your name. Protect me.

111. Father, I put on the full armor of God. Protect me from the enemy’s schemes.

112. Holy Spirit, give me discernment to recognize the enemy’s lies.

113. Our Lady, you crushed the head of the serpent. Crush his attacks on me.

114. St. Michael, cast into hell the demons who tempt me.

115. Lord, protect me from the spirit of fear. The enemy uses fear. Give me courage.

116. Jesus, protect me from the spirit of despair. The enemy wants me to give up.

117. Father, protect me from the spirit of division. The enemy attacks my relationships.

118. St. Joseph, terror of demons, protect me.

119. Precious Blood of Jesus, cover me. Protect me from the evil one.

120. Holy Rosary, be my weapon against the enemy.

121. St. Benedict, protect me from poison and from evil.

122. Lord, let me not be unaware of the devil’s schemes. Open my eyes.

123. Jesus, you have overcome the world. I am safe in you.

124. Father, send your angels to war against the demons who attack me.

125. Our Lady of Sorrows, protect me in spiritual warfare.

126. St. Michael, I call on you now. Defend me.

127. Lord, the one who is in me is greater than the one who is in the world. Protect me. 1 John 4:4

12. Prayers for Protection from Sickness

128. Lord, protect me from illness. Strengthen my immune system.

129. St. Raphael the Archangel, patron of healing, pray for me. Protect my health.

130. Jesus, you healed the sick. Protect me from disease.

131. Father, protect me from the flu, from COVID, from every infection.

132. Our Lady of Lourdes, protect me from sickness. You are a refuge for the ill.

133. St. Luke, patron of physicians, pray for my doctors. Guide their hands.

134. Lord, protect my family from contagious illness. Keep our home healthy.

135. Jesus, protect me from chronic disease. Let me live in health.

136. Father, protect my elderly parents. They are vulnerable.

137. Holy Spirit, give me wisdom to care for my body. Protect my health.

138. St. Blaise, protect me from throat illness. You are patron of throats.

139. Lord, protect me from the side effects of medication.

140. Jesus, let your healing power flow through me. Protect me from sickness.

141. Father, if I get sick, be with me. But I ask for protection.

142. Our Lady of Health, pray for me. Protect my body.

13. Prayers for Protection of Children

143. Lord, protect my children. They are your children first.

144. Guardian Angels of my children, watch over them day and night.

145. St. Michael, protect my children from predators and abusers.

146. Our Lady, protect my children from bad influences at school.

147. Jesus, protect my children from bullying. Give them courage.

148. Father, protect my children from accidents. Keep them safe at play.

149. St. Joseph, protector of the Holy Child, protect my children.

150. Lord, protect my children from the dangers of the internet and social media.

151. Holy Spirit, give my children wisdom to make good choices.

152. St. Nicholas, protect my children. You loved children.

153. Jesus, let your angels camp around my children’s beds. Psalm 34:7

154. Father, protect my children from illness. Keep them healthy.

155. Our Lady of Guadalupe, protect my children. You appeared to a child.

156. Lord, protect my children when I cannot be with them.

157. St. Michael, guard my children at school, at play, everywhere.

14. Prayers for Protection of Marriage

158. Lord, protect my marriage from the evil one. He hates what you have joined.

159. St. Joseph, protector of the Holy Family, protect our marriage.

160. Jesus, protect my spouse and me from temptation. Guard our eyes and hearts.

161. Father, protect our marriage from division. Keep us united.

162. Our Lady, pray for our marriage. Intercede for us.

163. Lord, protect our marriage from financial stress. Provide for us.

164. Holy Spirit, protect our communication. Help us listen and speak with love.

165. St. Michael, protect our marriage from the spirit of divorce.

166. Jesus, let your love be the foundation of our marriage. Protect it.

167. Father, protect my spouse today. Bring them home safely to me.

15. Prayers for Protection in Times of Fear and Anxiety

168. Lord, I am afraid. Protect me from my fear. Give me courage.

169. Jesus, you said do not be afraid. Help me believe it.

170. Father, my heart is racing. Calm me. Protect my peace.

171. Holy Spirit, you are the Comforter. Comfort me. Protect my mind.

172. Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, untie the knots of anxiety in my heart.

173. St. Michael, protect me from the spirit of fear. It is not from God.

174. Lord, when I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:3

175. Jesus, you calmed the storm. Calm the storm in my mind.

176. Father, protect me from panic attacks. Give me peace.

177. St. Dymphna, patron of mental health, pray for me. Protect my mind.

178. Lord, let me feel your presence in my anxiety. You are with me.

179. Jesus, I give you my fears. Protect me from them.

180. Father, let your perfect love cast out my fear. 1 John 4:18

181. Holy Spirit, bring to my mind the truth. Lies cause fear.

182. Our Lady of Peace, pray for me. Protect my anxious heart.

16. Prayers for Protection from Natural Disasters

183. Lord, protect us from storms. Calm the winds and the waves.

184. Jesus, you have authority over nature. Protect us from hurricanes.

185. Father, protect us from earthquakes. Keep our home standing.

186. St. Barbara, patron of protection from lightning, pray for us.

187. Lord, protect us from floods. Keep the waters away from our home.

188. Jesus, protect us from wildfires. Send rain.

189. Father, protect us from tornadoes. Keep us safe in the shelter.

190. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, protect us from natural disasters.

191. Lord, if disaster comes, be with us. Protect our lives.

192. St. Christopher, protect us during dangerous weather.

17. Brief Catholic Protection Prayers

193. Jesus, protect me.

194. Mary, pray for me.

195. St. Michael, defend me.

196. Guardian Angel, guard me.

197. Lord, keep me safe.

198. Precious Blood of Jesus, cover me.

199. Holy Spirit, fill me with courage.

200. Father, I trust you.

201. St. Joseph, protect my family.

202. Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, watch over me.

203. St. Michael, cast out the demons.

204. Jesus, your name is my shield.

205. Mary, your mantle is my refuge.

206. Guardian Angel, stay with me.

207. Lord, protect me from evil.

208. Jesus, deliver me from the evil one.

209. Father, send your angels.

210. St. Joseph, terror of demons.

211. Our Lady of Grace, protect me.

212. St. Michael, prince of angels.

213. Lord, be my fortress.

214. Jesus, be my rock.

215. Father, be my shield.

216. Holy Spirit, be my strength.

217. St. Christopher, protect my travel.

218. St. Barbara, protect me from sudden death.

219. St. Benedict, protect me from poison.

220. St. Blaise, protect my throat.

221. St. Raphael, protect my health.

222. St. Luke, protect my doctors.

223. St. Dymphna, protect my mind.

224. Our Lady of Lourdes, protect my body.

225. Our Lady of Fatima, protect my family.

226. Sacred Heart of Jesus, protect me.

227. Immaculate Heart of Mary, protect me.

228. Precious Blood of Jesus, protect my home.

229. Holy Cross of Jesus, protect me.

Short Daily Protection Prayers

230. Lord, protect me today.

231. Jesus, keep me safe.

232. Mary, pray for me.

233. St. Michael, defend me.

234. Guardian angel, guard me.

235. Father, I trust you.

236. Holy Spirit, guide me.

237. Precious Blood, cover me.

238. Sacred Heart, protect me.

239. Immaculate Heart, intercede.

240. St. Joseph, protect my family.

241. Our Lady, watch over us.

242. Lord, be my shield.

243. Jesus, be my fortress.

244. Father, be my refuge.

245. St. Michael, fight for me.

246. Guardian angel, lead me.

247. Mary, shelter me.

248. Joseph, guard my home.

249. Lord, protect my children.

250. Jesus, protect my spouse.

251. Father, protect my parents.

252. Holy Spirit, protect my mind.

253. Precious Blood, protect my body.

254. St. Christopher, protect my travel.

255. St. Raphael, protect my health.

256. St. Dymphna, protect my peace.

257. Our Lady of Lourdes, protect me from sickness.

258. Our Lady of Fatima, protect my nation.

259. St. Michael, protect the Church.

260. Lord, let no evil come near me.

261. Jesus, let no harm befall me.

262. Father, keep me in your care.

263. Holy Spirit, fill me with your peace.

264. Mary, hold me under your mantle.

265. Joseph, stand guard at my door.

266. Guardian angel, never leave my side.

267. Lord, I am safe in your hands.

268. Jesus, I am protected by your cross.

269. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Now and always.

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Living Under God’s Protection

Catholics are not promised a life without danger. Bad things happen to good people. Storms come. Sickness strikes. Evil exists. But we are promised that God is with us in the storm. That he sends his angels to guard us. That his mother prays for us. That the saints intercede for us.

These 269 Catholic prayers for protection are not magic. They do not guarantee that nothing bad will ever happen. But they do guarantee that you are never alone. That you have an army of angels and saints praying for you. That the God of the universe is your protector.

Pray these prayers daily. Pray them with faith. Pray them for your family. And trust in God’s protection. He is faithful. He is powerful. He loves you. You are safe in his hands.