Devotional Prayers to St. Raphael, Archangel

Prayers of Devotion to Saint Raphael, Archangel

1. Prayer to St. Raphael the Archangel

Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners.

I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the “medicine of God,” I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that affect my body.

I especially ask of you the favor (add your request) and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

2. Prayer to St. Raphael

O God, you sent the blessed Archangel Raphael to accompany your servant Tobias on his journey. Grant that we, your servants, may also be guarded by him always and strengthened by his assistance. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

3. Prayer to St. Raphael

O Raphael, lead us toward those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us! Raphael, angel of Happy Meetings, lead us by the hand toward those we are looking for. May all our movements, all their movements, be guided by your Light and transfigured by your Joy.

Angel Guide of Tobias, lay the request we now address to you at the feet of Him on whose unveiled Face you are privileged to gaze. Lonely and tired, crushed by the separations and sorrows of earth, we feel the need of calling to you and of pleading for the protection of your wings, so that we may not be as strangers in the Province of Joy, all ignorant of the concerns of our country.

Remember the weak, you who are strong - you whose home lies beyond the reign of thunder, in a land that is always peaceful, always serene, and bright with the resplendent glory of God.

4. Litany of St. Raphael

Lord, have mercy on us.
    Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
    Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
    Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
    Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, Creator of every spirit,
    have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, on whom the Angels desire to gaze,
    have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, Felicity of the blessed spirits,
   have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Glory of the holy Angels,
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, Angel of health.
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, one of the seven spirits who stand before the throne,
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, faithful conductor of Tobias,
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, who compelled the devils to flee,
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, who offers our prayers before the throne of God,
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, curer of blindness,
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, helper of tribulations,
   have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, consoler in necessities,
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael, making joyful your devoted clients,
    have mercy on us.
Saint Raphael,
    pray for us.
Christ Jesus, beatitude of the Angels,
    spare us.
Christ Jesus, glory of the heavenly spirits,
    hear us.
Christ Jesus, splendor of the celestial armies,
    have mercy on us.

Let us Pray

O God, who in Thy ineffable goodness has rendered blessed Raphael the conductor for Your faithful in their journeys, we humbly implore You that we may be conducted by him in the way of salvation, adn experience his help in the maladies of our souls, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

5. Prayer to Saint Raphael

O Great Archangel, St. Raphael, you have been appointed by God to become our healer and guide in our earthly pilgrimage to our home in heaven. I beg you to assist us in all our undertakings and in all the trials and pains of this earthly life. We pray for constant good health both physically, mentally and spiritually.

We beseech you to guide always our steps that we shall walk with confidence towards our journey’s end and enlighten us with our doubts caused by intellectual pride and worldly ambitions.

St. Raphael, please present to God the following petitions (mention your intentions). I ask these through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

6. Prayer to Saint Raphael

Most glorious Prince, Archangel Raphael, be mindful of us and pray for us, here and in every place, to the Son of God.

O God, who gave your servant Tobias the holy archangel Raphael for a companion on his journey, grant that during our earthly pilgrimage we may always be protected by his watchful care and strengthened by his help. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.