St. Raphael
Patron of Travelers
St. Raphael is one of seven Archangels who stand before the throne of the Lord. He was sent by God to help Tobit, Tobiah and Sarah. At the time, Tobit was blind and Tobiah's betrothed, Sarah, had had seven bridegrooms perish on the night of their weddings. Raphael accompanied Tobiah into Media disguised as a man named Azariah. Raphael helped him through his difficulties and taught him how to safely enter marriage with Sarah. Tobiah said that Raphael caused him to have his wife and that he gave joy to Sarah's parents for driving out the evil spirit in her. He also gave Raphael credit for his father's seeing the light of heaven and for receiving all good things through his intercession. Besides Raphael, Michael and Gabriel are the only Archangels mentioned by name in the bible. Raphael's name means "God heals." This identity came about because of the biblical story which claims that he "healed" the earth when it was defiled by the sins of the fallen angels in the apocryphal book of Enoch. Raphael is also identified as the angel who moved the waters of the healing sheep pool. He is also the patron of the blind, of happy meetings, of nurses, of physicians and of travelers. His feast day is celebrated on September 29th.
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I recently stumbled upon St. Raphael and must thank him publicly for the blessings that been bestowed upon me since. I ask that he continue to heal the infirmities and ills that afflict my body and soul. I am also quite fond of St. Jude and ask that he continue to watch over me as well. Thanks!
I would like to thank St Raphael because since my baptism,things have been going on well.He is my patron saint and whenever i cry to God through him,i am always answered.Whenever life is tough He comes to my aid.As it means by RAPHAEL that GOD has healed,i pray that He continues to pray for me and others that we may be healed from all weaknesses and sicknesses and also fears of the world.AMEN
St Raphael, I don't know how I can ever say thank you for all the goodness you have brought into my life. You were there during my dark days and somehow guided me to stop and focus on you. My discovery has been one of utmost joy and full of blessings. I thank you for all that you have blessed me with and I will continue to do so until the end of days. You have brought my soulmate into my life and you have changed me into a better person. I know this would not have been possible if you hadn't interceded for me and prayed for me to the Lord my God.
Father in Heaven, in my darkest hour you brought St Raphael to me to help me see that having faith and trusting in you, that all things are possible. When one door closes, another one opens.
Thank you and praise be to God....ALWAYS!
st. raphael thank you for geting my girl frind and i back dateing jim
I wish to thank St. Raphael for the healing that I pray for - for my daughter Jacqueline as she struggles with her blindness and now arthritis (mild case, thanks to you!) Heal her eyes as well as her heart, mind and soul. Understand her trials each day and give her strength and joy. It is totally possible for her to be happy,but all around her must understand and be touched by the Holy Spirit to gain a deeper understanding. anyway I truly thank you St. Raphael for your intersession and healing. Amen
I would like to thank St. Raphael for hearing my prayer and guiding me these past few weeks. He has helped me to face the struggles that lie before me and I am truly grateful for his intercession. Blessings to all.
St Raphael assisted me with a prayer request and I would like to say thank you to him publicly.
i had to do research on Saint Raphael. i clicked this link because my friend uses it and gave it a great rating. i wanted to say... great research website and fantastic job putting it together! :)
Hello friends. I am collecting healing stories for a book on Archangel Raphael. If you would like your story included, please contact me at
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I share inspired messages on www.heavencantwait.org
Blessings,
Geri
Dear St. Rapheal the Archangel of God, I implore you to come to my aid as i am bound for greatness. I want to be a great saint as its my destiny, that is why i need your presence always in my life and all i do.
Speak to me and make me to understand, amen.
My son of 32 years has cardiomyopathy and was on the brink of death in from January 2011. He was given 8 days to live. My late father guided me to St. Raphael in a dream and I started to pray for his interception. He remained in and out of hospital for the entire year until the miracle in January 2012 when my son managed to return to work and he is gradually improving towards healing. I am still praying that he heals completely that he does not depend on the pacemaker. I thank blessed St. Raphael the healing saint and Virgin Mary Terbanacle of the most high for bringing back happiness in my home.
my Archangle RAPHAEL, i have been going through life of many saints today and how they leave for Christ, i came to understand that You are the one whom God can send to solve my immediate problem. i pray God will have mercy on me and permitte You to come and take away this "chest pain" from me, and people sufering from sickness, to enable me join my brothers and sister to testify that You really the Healing ANGEL. Amen
Thank you, St Raphael, fpr hearing my prayer.
Saint RAPHAEL, je vous demande humblement de nous aider à surmonter ces obstacles dûs à la SCLEROSE en PLAQUES qui nous empêche d'avancer, mon fils Georges-Michel et moi-même. Pardonnez-nous nos offenses et priez pour nous. Cette sérieuse carence en VITAMINES D nous restreint gravement et vous pouvez nous soutenir. Ayez pitié de nous. Sortez-nous de ce mauvais pas. Nous vous promettons une éternelle reconnaissance et notre AMOUR INFINI.
happy feast day St. Raphael. please protect my mom and i and all travelers on their trips. thank you
Dear St. Raphael, thank you for the support and guidance u've given me through out my life. St. Raphael i lift my entire family into your hands especially my mum, may u lay a healing hand on her. U've always been by my side and i continue laying my petitions in your loving hands, AMEN
dear saint rapheal,
please pray for me i'm having trouble being a good example to my young brothers. pray for me to receive the grace to choose each day to live for christ and set a good example for my brothers to be able to become saints. help me want to become a saint and strive to be one.
Dear St. Raphae
I pray for all the souls in need. Please heal their souls with Jesus' Love
Dear St. Raphael, As promised I want to publicly thank you for a favor received. A week ago my 94 year old mother had a bad fall and before we took her to the hospital we prayed for your intercession. My mother has NO broken bones and I believe it was due to your help. She is in a lot of pain but we know that you will continue to watch over her. THANK YOU again!
thank you St. Raphael for healing the pain on my both knees,the pain in my chest and also the muscle pain on my right thight.Thank you so much.I just learned from my husband the wonders of your healing.