How to Use St. Raphael Devotions
To use Saint Raphael devotional prayers, start by finding a quiet and peaceful place where you can focus your thoughts and intentions. Begin by invoking the presence of Saint Raphael, either through reciting a prayer or simply calling upon his name. You can then proceed to recite one or more devotional prayers, such as the Prayer to Saint Raphael for Healing or the Novena prayer to Saint Raphael. As you recite the prayers, focus on your intention and ask Saint Raphael for his intercession and guidance. When you are finished, take a moment to express gratitude for his presence and assistance. Repeat this practice as often as you like, and trust in Saint Raphael's loving and healing power.
Novena Prayer to Saint Michael
Pray this novena for 9 days in a row
Imprimatur: Edward Mooney, D.D., Archbishop of Detroit, November 11, 1938
Most illustrious Archangel St. Raphael, who faithfully accompanied the youth Tobias from Syria to Media, deign also to accompany me, a wretched sinner, on the dangerous journey which I am making now from Time to Eternity.
Glory be to the Father...
Most wise Archangel St. Raphael, who while walking beside the river Tigris preserved the youth Tobias from the perils of death, teaching him how to obtain control of the fish which threatened him, preserve my life also from the attacks of the monster which threatens to devour me.
Glory be to the Father...
Most compassionate Archangel St. Raphael, who, by a miracle wonderful in its simplicity restored the precious gift of sight to the blind Tobias, free my life, I beseech thee, from the blindness which afflicts and dishonors it, so that I may know things in their true aspect. Never permit me to be deceived by appearances, but help me always to walk secure in the way of the divine Commandments.
Glory be to the Father...
Most perfect Archangel St. Raphael, ever standing before the throne of the Most High to praise Him, to bless Him, to glorify Him and to serve Him, obtain for me the grace never to lose sight of the divine presence , so that my thoughts, my words, and my works may be directed always to the glory of God and to my own sanctification.
Glory be to the Father...
Prayer to St. Raphael for Busy People
Imprimatur: Vincent S. Waters, D.D., Bishop of Raleigh
Angel St. Raphael,
Fill my life
With happy meetings.
Let each on fulfill
The loving decrees
Of God's holy Will.
St. Raphael,
Humanity's protector,
Be thou my guide,
My friend and director.
Prayer to Saint Raphael for Help
O Glorious Archangel, St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, illustrious by thy gifts of wisdom and grace, guide of travelers by land and sea, consoler of the unfortunate and refuge of sinners, I entreat thee, help me in all my needs and in all the trials of this life, as thou didst once assist the young Tobias in his journeyings. And since thou art the "Physician" of God, I humbly pray thee to heal my soul of its many infirmities and my body of the ill that afflict it, if this favor be for my greater good. I ask especially for angelic purity, that I may be made fit to be the living temple of the Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Prayer for Health
From the little office of the Holy Angels
O Raphael of the glorious seven stand before the throne of Him who lives and reigns, Angel of Health, the Lord hath filled thy hand with balm from Heaven to soothe or cure our pains. Heal or console the victims of disease, and guide our steps when doubtful of our ways.
"Angel of Happy Meetings" Prayer
Translated from the French of Ernest Hello
Dear St. Raphael, Angel of Happy Meetings, lead us by the hand toward those we are waiting for and those who are waiting for us. May all our movements , all their movements, be guided by thy light and transfigured by thy joy.
Angel guide of Tobias, lay the request we now address to thee at the foot of Him on whose unveiled face thou art privileged to gaze (Mention your request here). Lonely and weary, deeply grieved by the separation and sorrows of Earth, we feel the need of calling out to thee and of pleading for the protection of thy wings so that we may not be as strangers in the province of joy.
Remember the weak, thou who art strong, whose home lies beyond the region of thunder, in a land that is always peaceful, always serene and bright with the resplendent glory of God.
Amen
Prayer to St. Raphael Archangel
Roman Missal
Vouchsafe, O Lord God, to send unto our assistance St. Raphael the Archangel, and may he who we believe stands evermore before the throne of Thy Majesty, offer unto Thee our humble petitions to be blessed by Thee. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Litany of Saint Raphael
From Walking with St. Raphael by Fr. R. Lovasik, S.V.D.
(For Private use only.)
Imprimatur: John Mark Gannon, D.D., D.C.L., Bishop of Erie
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have Mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of Angels,
Have mercy on us.
Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Saint Raphael the Archangel, pray for us.
St. Raphael, whose name means "God has healed,"
St. Raphael, preserved with the good Angels in God's kingdom.
St. Raphael, one of the seven spirits who stand before the Most High.
St. Raphael, ministering to God in Heaven,
St. Raphael, noble and mighty messenger of God,
St. Raphael, devoted to the Holy Will of God,
St. Raphael, who offered to God the prayers of the elder Tobias,
St. Raphael, traveling-companion of the young Tobias,
St. Raphael, who guarded your friends from danger,
St. Raphael, who found a worthy wife for Tobias,
St. Raphael, who delivered Sara from the evil spirits,
St. Raphael, who healed the elder Tobias of his blindness,
St. Raphael, guide and protector on our journey through life.
St. Raphael, strong helper in time of need,
St. Raphael, conqueror of evil,
St. Raphael. guide and counselor of young people,
St. Raphael, protector of pure souls,
St. Raphael, patron Angel of youth,
St. Raphael, Angel of joy,
St. Raphael, Angel of happy meetings,
St. Raphael, Angel of chaste courtship,
St. Raphael, Angel of those seeking a marriage partner,
St. Raphael, Angel of a happy marriage,
St. Raphael, Angel of home life,
St. Raphael, guardian of the Christian family,
St. Raphael, protector of travelers,
St. Raphael, patron of health,
St. Raphael, heavenly physician,
St. Raphael, helper of the blind,
St. Raphael, healer of the sick,
St. Raphael, patron of physicians,
St. Raphael, consoler of the afflicted,
St. Raphael, support of the dying,
St. Raphael, herald of blessings,
St. Raphael, defended of the Church,
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
Spare, us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O glorious St. Raphael the Archangel,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray
O God, Who graciously gave the Archangel Raphael as a companion to Thy servant Tobias on hid journey, grant us, Thy servants, that we may ever enjoy his protection and be strengthened by his help. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Are you interested in learning more about Saint Raphael? Check out these reputable sources.
- The Book of Tobit (located in the Holy Bible)
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