PRAYER CHAPEL OF SAINT RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

HEAVENLY HEALER; 

FAITHFUL GUIDE, COMPANION OF GOD'S PEOPLE

Please enter the devotional prayer chapel with a few moments of silence. Quiet your thoughts, and put yourself in the Presence of Almighty God. May holy Archangel Raphael help you in your pilgrimage towards holiness, and protect you and your loved ones with healing and guidance. This prayer chapel highlights the spirituality of Saint Raphael: God's healing Mercy, angelic guidance, protection of travellers and families, compassionate service and complete trust in Divine Providence.

Theme: Healing of body, mind and soul; trust in God's Providence, guidance in life's journey, protection of families, and faithful service to God.

Entrance Prayer

" In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord God Almighty, You sent Saint Raphael the Archangel to accompany young Tobias on his journey, to heal the blind, protect the innocent, and reveal Your loving Providence. Through his faithful service, he became a sign of Your healing mercy and constant care for Your people.

As we gather in this chapel dedicated to Archangel Raphael's honour, fill our hearts with confidence in Your loving guidance. Heal our wounds, strengthen our faith, and lead us safely along the path that brings us ever closer to Jesus Christ.

May Saint Raphael walk beside us, protect us in every journey, and help us to trust always in Your Divine Will.

Amen." 

Scripture Reading

Tobit 12:6

"Bless God, give Him thanks before all the living for the good things He has done for you."

Reflection

Archangel Raphael's name means "God heals." Throughout the Book of Tobit, he quietly accompanied Tobias. The archangel protected Tobias from danger, guided his decisions, healed his father's blindness, and helpedto restore peace and joy to an entire family.

Archangel Raphael never sought honour for himself. Instead, he continually directed all praise to God, reminding those he served that every blessing comes from the Lord.

Saint Raphael reminds us that God never abandons His children. Even when we cannot see that God's Hand is at work, the Almighty sends His angels to guide, protect and strengthen us. Through prayer, trust and obedience, we learn to recognise God's loving Presence at every step of our journey.

Like Saint Raphael, we are called to become instruments of God's healing by bringing kindness, hope and compassion to everyone we meet.

LITANY OF SAINT RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Response: Pray for us.

Saint Raphael, the Archangel,

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Saint Raphael, faithful servant of God,

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Saint Raphael, heavenly healer,

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Saint Raphael, companion of travellers,

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Saint Raphael, guide of pilgrims,

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Saint Raphael, protector of families,

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Saint Raphael, comforter of the sick,

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Saint Raphael, helper of those in distress,

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Saint Raphael, messenger of Divine Providence,

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Saint Raphael, defender of the faithful,

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Saint Raphael, guide of young people,

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Saint Raphael, guardian of marriages,

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Saint Raphael, friend of the lonely,

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Saint Raphael, faithful companion on life's journey,

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Saint Raphael, minister of God's mercy,

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Saint Raphael, glorious Archangel of God,

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Saint Raphael the Archangel, pray for us.

Prayer for Healing

" Saint Raphael the Archangel, heavenly physician and faithful guide, pray for us before the throne of Almighty God.

Intercede for those who suffer in body, mind or spirit. Pray for the sick, the lonely, the anxious and broken-hearted. Bring comfort to those who mourn, and hope to those who feel discouraged.

Guide doctors, nurses, caregivers and all who minister to the suffering, that they may reflect the compassionate love of Christ.

May the healing grace of Jesus restore us according to His Holy Will and fill our hearts with lasting peace.

Amen." 

Prayer for Families and Communities

"Archangel Raphael, faithful companion of Tobias and protector of families, intercede for our homes and communities.

Watch over husbands and wives, strengthen parents with wisdom, and guide children as they grow in faith and virtue. Protect all who travel, those far from home, and those searching for God's direction in their lives.

Pray for our Church, our communities and our nations. Bring reconciliation where there is division, hope where there is despair, and charity where there is need.

Lead souls to the healing love of Jesus Christ.

Amen." 

Closing Prayer

" O God, You sent Saint Raphael the Archangel to reveal Your healing love and faithful guidance.

Grant that, through his powerful intercession, we may walk confidently in Your ways, trust completely in Your Divine Providence, and become instruments of Your peace and compassion.

Heal our wounds, strengthen our faith, and guide us safely through every journey until we reach the everlasting joy of heaven.

There, together with Saint Raphael and all the angels and saints, may we praise You forever.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen." 

Saint Raphael the Archangel; pray for us

Jesus, King of Mercy; we trust in You

Our Lady, Health of the Sick; pray for us

Saint Joseph, Guardian and Patron of the Church;  pray for us.

NOVENA TO SAINT RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

The Novena to Saint Raphael the Archangel is a time of prayer, healing and trust in God's loving Providence. Through Saint Raphael's powerful intercession, we ask for healing of body, mind and soul, protection during life's journeys, wisdom in our decisions, peace within our families, and confidence in God's unfailing care.

" In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Heavenly Father, in Your infinite goodness You sent Saint Raphael the Archangel to accompany Tobias, to protect him from danger, to heal his family, and to reveal the power of Your loving Providence.

Through Archangel Raphael's faithful service, You showed that You never abandon those who place their trust in You.

Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of Saint Raphael, grant me the grace to follow You faithfully. Heal whatever is wounded within me, strengthen my hope in times of difficulty, and help me to trust completely in Your loving care.

Saint Raphael the Archangel, faithful servant of God, I confidently ask for your loving intercession.

(Here mention your intention.)

If it is God's Holy Will, obtain for me the grace I now seek.

Guide me safely through every journey, protect my family, strengthen my faith, and help me to become an instrument of God's healing and peace.

Pray for the sick, for travellers, for families, for those who feel lost or discouraged, and for all who seek God's guidance.

Lead me always closer to Jesus Christ, so that one day I may rejoice with you and all the angels in the everlasting glory of heaven.

I thank you, glorious Saint Raphael, for your faithful protection and loving prayers, and I entrust myself completely to the Mercy of Almighty God.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

Image courtesy of ChatGPT with CN Whittle "Archangel Raphael over Cordoba"