Archangel Michael in the Reiki Session

The Archangels made their presence known to me soon after I began my Reiki journey. Although I had perceived the angels since childhood and sensed them as feathery comforting beings, I lacked a clear awareness of them until I started practicing Reiki. It was as if they were waiting for Reiki to open the channels of my ability to perceive them and benefit from their guidance and support.

The first Archangel to introduce himself was Michael.

He swooped in during a Reiki session with a client, holding a flaming sword and dressed in full regalia as if ready for battle. I was surprised and quite taken aback by his powerful and unexpected presence as my client lay peacefully (and blissfully unaware) on the Reiki table. Michael announced himself and explained that his dramatic entrance was deliberate so that I would be sure of his identity. After taking a moment to compose myself, Michael stated that he came to assist in my healing endeavors wherever necessary, especially by cutting energetic cords that interfere with one’s spiritual development and growth. Michael proceeded to remove unhealthy cords from my client, who continued lying quietly and peacefully on the table. And then he swept out as quickly as he arrived.

During the post-session discussion, my client described a powerful protective feeling that washed over her, followed by a sensation of lightness around her solar plexus area. Upon sharing my experience with her, she showed me her necklace of St. Michael the Archangel and said she often calls upon him for help and guidance. She wept as I described my encounter, stating, “It’s the answer to my prayers.”

After that memorable session, it was as if the floodgates opened, and the Archangels and angels were in regular attendance in my Reiki space. Gabriel assists when the client needs help in receiving divine messages, and she advises me on how best to help the individual. Raphael often appears during sessions of those with health issues, whether physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. Raphael’s very presence is wonderfully healing, and Michael sometimes accompanies him. And Uriel works with clients who find themselves at a crossroads or are feeling stuck in their lives.

However, Michael’s presence in my sessions, and indeed, my life, has been the most frequent and impactful. His guidance extends far beyond the Reiki sessions, and my relationship with him has grown and deepened as we work together in the Light. Most of my clients are familiar with his presence during their Reiki sessions, and over time, they have also formed personal relationships with him. According to Michael, Reiki opens the necessary channels for divine guidance and allows for more efficient communication. Because of this, profound healing is more likely to occur.

Although Michael occasionally provides channeled information for clients through me, he has also given others a personal message for me. The first time it happened was during a session in which I received Reiki from a close friend. We had spent several hours together, trading Reiki, discussing spirituality, and enjoying the time together. As she channeled the energy, I was aware of deep peace and felt remarkably calm and light, with a sense of lifting off the table. When the session ended, my friend immediately asked for paper and a pencil. She started writing rapidly and, after a few minutes, stood up and handed me the paper. She whispered, “Michael had a message for you. He said it is a prayer to give you strength and courage knowing he is with you always.” Upon reading the message, my friend and I were moved to tears by feelings of pure love and comfort. Later, I had the prayer printed, framed, and hung in my healing space, where it remains prominently displayed to this day.

That was several years ago. Early this morning, as I lay in bed before fully awakening, I sensed Michael’s presence, urging me to share this prayer with a larger audience. He said, “There is too much fear on your planet and in the hearts of all who dwell there. You must remember that love is stronger than fear and keep that truth close to you. Call my name to banish fear and reclaim the love that created and defines you.”

And so, this article was born. Michael’s message to me is now offered as a healing prayer for all who wish to transcend the grip of fear and embrace the divine love that is our birthright. May Archangel Michael’s message comfort and soothe you through the days ahead.

Archangel Michael Prayer
“Who Is Like God”

I call you in close to me
And welcome your presence.
Please help to remove fear from my life.
Shine your Light and Warmth
In any dark and shadowy places within myself.
So that all I create,
All that I birth,
All that I weave,
Is infused with Love and Joy
And Freedom.

Received with Love, June 2015

Article by Kathleen Johnson

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Kathleen Johnson is a Holy Fire III Reiki Master, Usui Reiki Master, Kundalini Reiki Master, and a Certified Crystal Healer. She is also a Past-Life Soul Regression Therapist, and an Angelic Soul Activation Practitioner. As a Spiritual Teacher and Mentor, she assists others in discovering their unique path to wellness, wholeness, and authenticity.

Kathleen is the Founder of UniverSoul Heart, LLC, a holistic healing and wellness practice based in Pennsylvania, USA. Her education includes a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Criminology, as well as extensive postgraduate studies in Mental Health Counseling and Transpersonal Psychology. Although she taught Reiki for several years, this changed in 2020 when Reiki’s guidance redirected her focus to working with individuals during this pivotal time in humanity’s history.

Kathleen is committed to raising awareness of the benefits of Reiki and holistic wellness. To that end, she has been a co-host as well as a presenter and sponsor for the Reiki Rays Annual Summit since 2017. She has also been a featured guest in numerous radio interviews and also hosted “UniverSoul Heart Radio with Kathleen Johnson- Sensible Spirituality for Everyday Living” on Transformation Talk Radio. Most recently, she co-hosted Seasons 1-3 on the “Beyond the Reiki Gateway” podcast, and in January 2025 was interviewed by MysticMag, in which she shares healing insights and revelations during her transformative journey as founder of UniverSoul Heart. In February 2025, she was a guest on “The Way 126” podcast to discuss Reiki and its benefits.

In her personal life, Kathleen is a passionate advocate for animals and Mother Earth, and as such, committed to a compassionate plant-based lifestyle. In 2021, she became certified as a Plant-Based Nutritionist through Cornell University’s Nutrition Studies Program. She is the mother of 4 grown sons and grandmother to two beautiful babies, who each clutch a substantial piece of her heart in their precious little hands.

Kathleen’s articles about Reiki and Spirituality have been published on Reiki Rays, Reiki News Magazine, and Medium.com. Her eBook “Let Reiki Guide the Way” is available on her website.

Kathleen can be contacted at kjohnson@universoulheart.net.