St. Michael the Archangel & the Marine in Korea 

You hear Fr. Joachim's voice break around 4:12 when he reads what St. Michael said about joining the outfit 'at the last minute.' I too become immediately, deeply impacted by these words. They are laden with meaning. First they tell us that St. Michael was saying to this Marine - 'I'm here for you. I'm here to protect you in your time of need.' But as is often the case, the soul didn't realize this at the time. Secondly, it reinforces that God often gives us what we need only at the moment we need it - 'at the last minute' as it were - to enable us to demonstrate faith and virtue in adversity right up until the point at which He delivers us. So beautiful. Straight to the heart. This is why Fr can't even read the words without being overcome with the love they convey.

I met archangel Michael in the flesh .. I am also a former marine. I think the great general likes looking after the warriors of god. I love this personal testimony. . it was real. He restored my relationship with my wife and foretold about the coming of our first son. I am truly humbled to have personally known the great Angel of the lord. Satan will meet his end soon.. Prepare and walk as Jesus did

I remember when I was younger I was riding on a bike that was really big for me that I struggle to get on and get of it. Before I started riding, I said a prayer to St. Michael. When I tried to get off, I lost balance and I was sure I had fallen off of it but when I opened my eyes, I was standing on my feet a few metres away from the bike which was on the floor. To this day I don't know what happened. Thank you St. Michael.

I am not Catholic but have had two interactions with St.Michael. Both times it was at a scary time in my life and he intervened. I love him so much.

Wow. Glory be! Thank you Lord God for all the mighty Angels .. Thank you for Archangel Michael and the protection he brings too all who believe. What a beautiful testimony.

When I was really at a low point and physically and mentally exhausted I had a vivid dream of me sitting with my head in my hands and suddenly feeling a heavy pressure on my head, so strong that I woke frightened but instantly saw a vision of legs either side of me as I was still sitting and these legs were up to my shoulders and as I tried to look up I struggled to see the rest of the body as I was being surrounded by angel's wings, totally engulfed and the feeling of peace and tranquility just instantly dissolved my fear as I knew that heavy presence on my head was St Michael reassuring me with his protection. I've always invoked this prince of heaven and at that dark period in my life he heard my plea. How privileged we are to have this mighty warrior on our side. Ask for his protection morning and night, he hears you!

I am about making a Devotion to Archangel Michael for the first time in my life. Thank God I found your video... It gives me much confidence

St. Michael watch over our Marine nephew Nathan deployed in Afghanistan protect him from harm. Amen

Thank you for sharing the beautiful story! My ex husband is a retired Army soldier I always told him to pray the St. Michael prayer. Even though I knew that he was raised as a Jehovah Witness but I told him that anyway and I prayed for him a whole lot. I still pray for him. I remember looking at his dog tags and see a St.Michael medallion with the prayer on it! He always wore it! And he confessed to me that when he was scared or worried he always prayed the prayer. And that he prayed the St.Michael prayer with the regentamental Chaplain before every mission and he got blessed to by the Chaplain him and the soldiers that we were going a mission with him! I can honestly say that he came close to death many, many times but he made it home safely. Many soldiers didn't but he did and he blames himself all the time because he feels guilty. I tell him I understand his feelings of guilt. But I tell him that he made out all those times and made it home safely by the Grace of God🙏🙌 God is good! Even when we aren't. Thank you God🙏🙌😁

Yesterday was my 20th wedding anniversary mass. My wife and I were married at St. Michael the Archangel's church in a remote part of east Slovakia. So we flew from Australia to have our wedding vows renewed. We went to ask the priest who turned out to be the exorcist for the area. I prayed to St. Michael during the mass. Afterwards the priest came to me and showed me his relic of St. Michael, they were stones from St. Michael's cave in Italy where he appeared. I asked if I could kiss them. He said "This relic is now yours". I was so choked. I love St. Michael, he has been the guardian of my marriage for 20 years. I am going to buy a thick gold chain and wear these stones around my neck for the rest of my life. St. Michael is my defender and he will be there for me in my last hour. I can't wait to see him. Death will be my chariot to heaven. 💘

What I find funny is Saint Michael’s reply to the marine: I just join at the last minute. He wasn’t exaggerating! How wonderful it is that Almighty God gave us such great friends in angels.

Who could down vote this video. SMH. This was beautiful. I want to tell a story of MY dad's experience. When he was a youth in the 1930's, he ran away from some mean foster parents who took him out of a Catholic orphanage. He was crippled because he had Diptheria has a little kid which left him with a short, frozen arm and a significant limp. He hopped freight trains on his way to Oklahoma. It was difficult with his physical handicaps but he had a formidable determination. One night, he was running as fast as he could but he could tell he was not going to make it this time. In fact he was about to go under the wheels of the train. Suddenly, some big strong arms grabbed him and lifted him up. He looked up and it was a powerfully built, huge black man. The man set him down on his feet on top of the freight car. My dad turned around to thank him, but he wasn't there. Nobody was there. My dad always believed his entire life that it was an angel. Also, it was night, in the dark, loud as trains are. Who could have even noticed my dad attempting to try to catch that train car? Somebody noticed and knew right where he was and saved his life. A supernatural somebody. I hope to meet him in Heaven.

So proud to be Catholic!! 💪💪💪

I am like that Marine, I was that lone soldier fighting in the battlefield with only Michael the Ark Angel at my side. Him and my rosary praying to Christ. Only him understood what I was going through each day by myself, fighting off demons that were coming against me heavily and which I had to fight against. The goodness for my upbringing as a child allow me to knew what weapon I had to use, in this situation.

As the mother of a young Marine and also a US Air Force Reservist, I thank you for this beautiful story.

I never get tired of hearing this beautiful story Michael Micheal Of the morning fresh chord of heaven adorning keep me safe today and in time of temptation Drive the devil away Amen

St. Michael has been with me almost all my life. He's protected me and kept me safe from the enemy for most of my 77 years. My first-born daughter was named after St. Michael and Mary, the mother of Jesus - Michele Marie.

St Michael, defend us against the snares of the devil.

Saint Michael protect United States from evil.

An Irish man myself, a kildare man, wonderful affiliation with Michael, im a 7th son and born on the feast day of Michael ,the 7 arcangels 29th of September its wonderful. He is wonderful

I have no idea who could thumbs down this friar's story. It makes me cry every single time. My dad was a Marine. God bless our troops. Let us pray unceasingly for them and each other. Amen 😇🙏

I have tears running down my cheeks . I LOVE St. Michael so much !

My husband, a non Catholic and a Michael witnessed St. Michael come to his defense. Our marriage was at a low point. We were separated at the time. He was living with friends of ours. My husband says he awoke and saw a cloven hoof in a shadow on his bedroom wall. Then he saw St Michael descend into his room, with sword raised. St. Michael through a covering over my husband and my Mike says he was put instantly to sleep. We believe St. Michael is an advocate for protecting our marriage.

I am a Christian, not a Catholic. My name is Michael. My father is Michael. My son is Michael and my daughter is Michelle. I am a police officer and spent 12 years as a Gunners Mate (Guns) in the Navy. St. Michael is my battle captain.

Amen. I know Archangel Michael saved one pulling me from the back of my blouse and to the meridian to save me from being hurt or maybe killed by a big truck. Thank you St Michael.

I JUST READ THIS...ST MICHAEL HAS BEEN MY PROTECTOR, GUIDE AND MENTOR FOR MANY YEARS.....I HAVE ALWAYS FELT HIS POWERFUL PROTECTION IN DANGER AND THROUGH TEARS OF HARDSHIP...GOD BLESS YOU SAINT MICHAEL!

I practiced new age in my early to mid 20's and after leaving and stopping new age I was oppressed by evil. It was St Michael in the St Michael prayer that eventually saved me and protected me. Great is the protection of St Michael.

My little one was troubled with very bad, scary dreams. I taught him Saint Michael's prayer. I told my little one to call on Saint Michael whenever bad spirits came calling. One night I noticed my little one in distress while sleeping. In the ear I whispered Saint Michael's prayer and saw Immediate ease. The next morning I asked,"How was your sleep?" My little one answered, " a boy faught the demons away. Then the boy and I shared a pizza together." 😇 God Bless Saint Michael for helping those I need!!!

Wow. That was amazing...!!! St. Michael The Archangel, defend and protect us. Amen.

I hope he's in the Vatican today. His presence is sorely needed.

my son, who i lost with leukemia, his name his michael, he was laid to rest in mottram church, saint michael and all the angles, i was re baptised in nottingham cathedral, the bishop gave me my christian name michael, i have a full arm tattoo off saint michael, i to was taken to hospital last september, where i died from respiratory failure, i was 4 days in a coma, when i came out, they said i kept saying you can't take me, he is with me, and i kept rubbing my arm and the tatto, i believe saint michael to be the most powerful, and it will be him who once again who removes the devil.

I have been attached to Archangel St. Michael the day I was born. I've told my mom she did not choose my name, it was given to her. I love him, I feel him and he protects me

This story needs to be told over and over again.

The emotion in the voice of Fr. Joachim was so moving.

St. Michael surely loves those Marines who pray to him. 💙

Powerful... Amen

That was St. Michael protecting him! They were all killed with a sword, by this time our men did not have sabors on their guns. My late husband Dana was told by two different people that he had two twelve foot tall angels walking behind him. God protected him.

When my son Daniel was little at some point in the day he would strip down to his shorts tuck his plastic sward in them and run round the house for hours shouting Michael the archangel savour of a life i'm here ....now hes a man and needs saving !!i'll now consider it done with st. Michaels prayer ...thank you father.

St Michael is the greatest

You don't know how much I needed to hear this TRUE story of St. Michael the archangel. It comes at a time in my life when I battle fear daily for the unbelievers, the lukewarm Christians, the loved ones who refuse to hear, refuse to see, refuse to change for Jesus. Thankyou for this beautiful message! I do believe Our Heavenly Father created and sends forth Michael and a host of angels to fight our spiritual and physical battles for us! How incredibly blessed and loved are we, the children of God!

St Michael ora pro nobis and defendae Amen

Excellent, excellent true story of The Archangel Michael. Once He came to protect me from a dangerous situation and also he revealed himself to me that he came to protect me!. I believe He comes to protect us in any danger where there’s no hope at all. He will help us miraculously. I love him and honour him as a Champion of God. Thank you Holy Michael for protecting us. ❤️🙏

I just prayed to St Michael today, then came across this. God is good and Thank God for Jesus Christ and our lil warrior St Michael

Through prayer, positive thinking and belief, I surely believe to this day I was able to survive Vietnam with only a gunshot wound. Oh the power of the holy spirit within.

Semper Fidelis, St. Michael!

Amazing!!! St Michael the Archangel, defend us in our Battles in Jesus' Name, Amen! 👼👼👼

I am a cradle Catholic.. a number of years ago, I truly believe that I had an encounter with Archangel Michael. I was in serious danger with my little babies. And archangel Michael appeared to my right. I has no idea He was very tall. Or wore armour. He was extremely tall, powerful, and wearing armour and with wings and sword.

My second little name is Michele (just a second name not used) in 2006 I was saved by two HUGE invisible hands that pulled me away and a bullet fired at me missed me. Thanks be to God and to all His heavenly host

I think St. Micheal was with me when I was in Afghanistan. I've nearorly miss death too many times to count. My company had found over 1000 IED'S . We lost 5 guys and had 4 casualties. I myself and my fire team partner should of been killed when we had a head on collision with an afghan army truck full of propane bottles. They were leaking profusely. Everybody walked away from the accident. It still haunts to this day,,it's only by GOD'S good graces that I'm still here. I prayed to St. Micheal everyday while I was over there.

Wow! Saint Michael the Archangel....🙏

"Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy!!!"

Thank you very much, dear Archangel Michael, for giving me this clear sign! An Indonesian on Java loves you!!

"He who refuses to pass through the door of My mercy must pass through the door of My justice!!!"

Semper Fidelis. Fr. Mudd did a great job reading this story while keeping his composure. I know I couldn’t have.

When I was in Vietnam my Aunt Marie, Sister David Marie, sent me a Holy Card of St Michael the Archangel and told me to recite the prayer often. The card was ruined and she sent me another which I still have and still pray often

This strengthens, yet again, what I truly know to be The Truth inside my heart. My older brothers name is Robert Michael. I've been blessed way more than I deserve in this life here on Earth. May the Lord be with you all.

What an amazing story. This is the priest that presided over my first ever Latin Mass. I'll never forget his homily.

I just learned the St. Michael Prayer in Latin and it was inspired from this letter!! Thank GOD for this blessing and channel!! ♥️🙏🏻 Helps me to know we are protected and that Angels are real and active!! ⚔️❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🥰

Beautiful Testimony..St Michael Archangel pray for us

God bless you. God Almighty bless you. "Who is like unto God?" St.Michael pray for us and defend us in battle.

If only I could cover the times that My special angels have saved me. Their deeds are great and their power mighty, and so purely done out of love! May we remember their protection over us and always be courageous in times of peril when we must stand and do what is right for others who may be in need. Praise be to God and all the Glory... Thank you for sending your angels of protection, especially St. Michael. We know how busy he is.

Many thanks for this beautiful and uplifting story, Fr. Joachim.

First time I ever heard this Saint Michael, keep my children and I safe. ❤️

St Michael pray for us during this coronavirus and the trials we will go through now. May our Lady help us also! Pray your rosaries.

I heard this story from a military chaplain so many years ago but never in the detail of the actual letter being written to the marines mother. Thank you Fr. Mudd. This story has always inspired devotion to beloved St, Michael. Now even more than before. Thank you St. Michael.

Thank you for this great story. I pray the Chaplet of St. Michael and I hope that he will be with me when I am dying.

I listen to this story from time to time and share it. As a Catholic I cry in thanks to God for blessing me with such a marvelous companion. As a Marine I pray for my country 🇺🇸 and family knowing a more powerful intelligence guides me.

I have no religion to call my own beloved priest and yet my God is great. I truly enjoyed your lecture father. Thank you.

I love St. Michael. I pray to him everyday and I encourage you all to do the same. We need prayers today more than ever with all of the evil that is surrounding all of us , tempting us on a daily basis. Pray for Peace to one of God’s most powerful Angel’s of all. God Bless You All! 🙏🏽✝️😇❤️

Wonderful story, thanks for sharing Father Joachim!

My my my the most beautiful true story , Praise God thank you, St. Michael pray for us.

Praise God, Praise, Praise ...

WOW!! I say that prayer every day pretty much, sometimes I get so busy I forget. I sure hope he protestc me like this, protects my children even though they have gone astray. My beautiful children, during this time of upheaval, chaos and what is coming that they are not really awake to.. St Michael protect them please! I want to see my beautiful children I'm heaven with me one day. Jesus have mercy on us all, including my children. Mary, mother of us all, cloak ask Jesus to allow you to protect them because I pray the rosary for the whole world, and all my friends (bring them to Jesus) and family. Amen

What a beautiful testimony to God's love and protection through Archangel Michael

St Michael watch over all those who are in service

I was so touched by this story! St. Michael, pray for us! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

Thank you Father for this powerful story🙏

*Goosebumps*

Strange, I just found the prayer of saint michael and this appeared in my recommended channel

I love this!💗💫✝️💫 and I believe every word of it!💯🙌✝️

Well read story, inspiring.

ST MICHAEL PLEASE BE MY PROTECTOR FOR MYSELF AND family members , ST Michael Please heal myself and family members from all sickness and darkness from around myself and family IN the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ Amen

What a beautiful story I shall share it with my son’s

This is my favorite St. MICHAEL story❤

This is a fine reading of this wonderful true story! Let's all pray for Peace.... 🙏🙏🙏

Wow! I had never heard this story before I’m going to share it with my family Thanks father for sharing this incredible story

What a beautiful, powerful and inspiring story! I've been calling on St. Michael a lot more recently, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if it were he who guided me to this story! Thank you, Archangel Michael!

St michael,Thank you,Thank you ,for saving our souls

Thank you st Michael

well you succeeded in making me cry even though I've heard this story many times

Saint Micheal the Archangel pray for us. 🙏🏻

This reminded story reminded me of our old parish homily about naming children during baptism. Traditionally, he said, babies were named after saints. "You know why?". Because if a person is in trouble, whether physically and most importantly, spiritually, wouldn't his or her namesake in heaven at least pray for the person? He was named Michael, after St. Michael. The archangel did not disappoint his mom.

Amen . Thank you Rev. Fr. Joachim for having the story/letter read . I have read it myself for the nth time over the internet and I always loved rereading it, so fascinating as if a fairy tale, yet so inspiring because I believe it was real. Oh what could heaven with God with all His Angels be like ?

Excellent story, ‘teller’, too! Yes, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle! We pray it daily & often. Love the St. Michael prayer in this story, too, and now I will teach it to my 8 yr. old son! Thank you✝️🙏🏻😇 🗡

Dear Fr. JOACHIM, Truly felt so close to Fr. DAVID when I listened to your homilies for retreat. Fr. Joseph is supplying me with new habit. Size of Br. Zacheous . Sending lots of prayers and lighting candles for your intentions. God bless. Sr. GABRIELLA Strader, Exeter, Ont.

I' believe-because I say the pray to To St Michael , al most every Day some time more. Because of my grand son , Michael. , to get well and and stay well . Because I love that. Boy , and I believe ST Michael dose to , thank you , his Nana 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❣❣

Fr .thanks for sharing .St Michael the Archangel pray for us and defend us in battle.

❤❤❤❤❤ 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, oh Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cat into hell satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls

One of my all time favorite stories!!

I believe every word of it. God is always at work and having his angels and in this case Arc Angels protect us. Praise God.