What benefits does it give when you listen to Chaplet of Saint Michael through a speaker?

It is possible to listen to the Chaplet of Saint Michael through a speaker, as many audio versions and podcasts are available online. Websites like Discerning Hearts offer downloadable MP3s of the Chaplet, and platforms like Hallow provide guided audio prayers, including the St. Michael Chaplet, often featuring narrators like Jim Caviezel. This allows individuals to engage with the devotion audibly, which can be particularly helpful for those who prefer listening or are learning the prayers.

The Chaplet of Saint Michael the Archangel is a Catholic devotion that honors Saint Michael and the nine choirs of angels, seeking their intercession for protection and spiritual graces. The history of this devotion dates back to the 18th century when a Portuguese Carmelite nun, Antonia d'Astonac, reportedly received a vision from St. Michael. In this vision, St. Michael requested to be honored with nine salutations, one for each choir of angels, promising specific graces to those who practice this devotion. Pope Pius IX officially approved the Chaplet in 1851.

The Chaplet's structure involves nine salutations, each dedicated to one of the nine choirs of angels: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominations, Powers, Virtues, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels. After each salutation, one Our Father and three Hail Marys are recited. The devotion concludes with four additional Our Fathers, honoring St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, and one's Guardian Angel, followed by specific concluding prayers.

The benefits associated with praying the Chaplet of Saint Michael include:

• Continual Assistance and Protection: St. Michael promised his continuous assistance and that of all the holy angels during life for those who recite the Chaplet daily. This protection extends to spiritual battles against evil and temptations.

• Escort at Holy Communion: For those who practice this devotion, St. Michael promised an escort of nine angels, one from each choir, when approaching Holy Communion.

• Deliverance from Purgatory: After death, the Chaplet is believed to offer deliverance from Purgatory for the individual and their relations.

• Spiritual Growth: Each salutation in the Chaplet requests a specific grace, such as perfect charity (Seraphim), abandonment of sin (Cherubim), humility (Thrones), dominion over senses (Dominations), preservation from evil (Virtues), protection against the devil (Powers), obedience (Principalities), perseverance in faith (Archangels), and protection in life and guidance to Heaven (Angels).

• Strengthening against Evil: The Chaplet helps individuals recognize St. Michael's ability to protect against Satan and evil forces, strengthening their bodies and souls. It is considered a powerful tool for those seeking heavenly assistance in spiritual combat.

• Increased Humility and Reliance on God: Praying the Chaplet can foster humility and a greater reliance on God rather than self.

The Chaplet can be prayed at any time, but it is particularly recommended daily for its promised benefits or on St. Michael's feast day, September 29th. It is also often turned to during times of distress, fear, temptation, or spiritual struggle. While special chaplet beads exist, the devotion can be prayed without them by mentally counting the prayers.