A Moleiben is basically a special prayer service offered for specific intentions. Each contains psalms, petitions, an epistle and gospel reading, and is about twenty minutes in length. There are Moleibens (prayer services) written for a myriad of situations, such as in times of drought, hostilities (war), before traveling, in times of sickness, etc. There are also Moliebens of Thanksgiving which may be celebrated in conjunction with such joyous occasions as wedding anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

At St. Michael’s we serve a Moleiben for the Ailing and Ill-afflicted on the second Wednesday of each month. Anyone may participate in this short service in which we specifically pray for by name all those who are in need of God’s mercy and help.