A statue in Mission de San Jose in San Antonio Texas, of the Archangel Michael, restored to its original garish brilliance :-D. I find it striking and beautiful and hope it may inspire others. The mission was founded in the late 1600's as one of the earliest in what eventually became the U.S. Many old churches suffer thefts of artifacts like this: a mission to the south in San Antonio had several items dating from the late 1600s/early 1700s stolen which are yet unrecoverd. Sadly a resale market exists and buyers may not know or care whether items of antiquity are stolen.

Below is a prayer to St. Michael for anyone interested. If not, thanks for looking and please continue browsing, have a good day!

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Prayer to St. Michael, Archangel

O glorious prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King and
our admirable conductor,
you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue,
deliver us from all evil who turn to you with confidence,
and enable us by your gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day.