Catholics petition saints to pray for them before the throne of God. It is no different than asking a friend or family member or even a parish congregation to pray for our special intention. Saints have the advantage of being in heaven and have direct contact with God. Michael is a good intercessor to ask for protection from evil and temptation.
Some saints that are commonly prayed to for guidance and protection include Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Jude, Saint Anthony, and Saint Christopher.
You should pray only to God.
You can pray to Saint Anthony of Padua when looking for lost things.
To properly perform the Saint Michael Novena in the Roman Catholic tradition, one should pray the novena for nine consecutive days, reciting specific prayers dedicated to Saint Michael. This includes the Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel and other prayers asking for his intercession. It is important to set aside time each day to focus on the novena and reflect on Saint Michael's role as a protector and defender.
Michael was the archangel who drove Lucifer and his followers out of heaven when Lucifer decided he was as important as God. You might say he is the commander of the angelic army. Michael is the one we pray to for protection against the devil.
Blessed Angelus of Gualdo Tadino
There is no specific patron saint of weight lossbut the Infant of Prague is the patron saint of good health. St. Thomas Aquinas, while not the designated patron for the weight loss, might be a good saint to pray to as he was quite over weight.
You can pray to St. Nicholas or any saint to ask them to intercede for you to God.
Pray in your own words to him, expressing your needs and what you are asking of him. at the end say" Saint Alberto Hurtado, Pray for Us"
Which Saint Thomas? There are several.
Michael has always been an angel and a saint. Saint Michael is an archangel and has not lived as a human.
Madeleine Saint Michael goes by Maddy, and Maddy Saint Michael.