The Chaplet of the Holy Angels / Guardian Angel Chaplet has nine sets of 3 beads, with a divider bead between each set, and the tail has a set of four beads, with a divider bead just below the crucifix, and is set out this way to facilitate the specific prayers.

These are the prayers for the Chaplet of the Holy Angels / Guardian Angel Chaplet.

Prayers:

Introductory Prayer on the Crucifix:

O my Jesus, I offer this chaplet to Your Divine Heart, that You may render it perfect, thus giving joy to Your Holy Angels, and so they may keep me under their holy protection, above all at the hour of my death to which I invite them with all my heart. Strengthened by their presence, I will await death with joy and be preserved from the assaults of hell. I beseech you also, dear Angels, to visit immediately the souls in Purgatory, especially may parents, my friends, my benefactors; help them so that they will soon be delivered. Do not forget me either after my death. This I beg you with all my heart, through the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen.

On the first prayer bead above the crucifix, say:

St. Michael, I recommend the hour of my death to you! Hold the Evil One prisoner, so that he may not battle against me and do no harm to my soul.

On the second prayer bead above the crucifix, say:

St. Gabriel, obtain for me from God lively faith, strong hope, ardent charity and great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar.

On the third prayer bead above the crucifix, say:

St. Raphael, lead me constantly on the road of virtue and perfection.

On the fourth prayer bead above the crucifix, say:

My Holy Guardian Angel, obtain for me divine inspiration and the special grace to be faithful.

For each of the following sets of beads – one divider bead and three prayer beads – pray the antiphon (below) followed by one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

1. O ardent Seraphim, obtain for me a burning love for God.
2. O Cherubim brilliant with light, obtain for me true knowledge of the science of the saints.
3. O admirable Thrones, obtain for me peace and tranquillity of heart.
4. O exulted Dominions, obtain for me victory over all evil thoughts.
5. O invincible Powers, obtain for me strength against all evil spirits.
6. O most serene Virtues, obtain for me obedience and perfect justice.
7. O Principalities, who accomplish prodigies, obtain for me plenitude of all virtues and perfection.
8. O holy Archangels, obtain for me conformity to the Will of God.
9. O holy Angels, O faithful Guardian Angels, obtain for me true humility and great confidence in the Divine Mercy.