The archangel’s name in Hebrew means “Divine Healer.”
Among the three archangels named in the Bible, St. Raphael is probably the least known. This is likely due to the fact that St. Raphael is only found in the Old Testament (and there only in a book not considered canonical by Jews or Protestant Christians), while Gabriel and Michael feature prominently in the New Testament. Traditionally, Raphael had a separate feast celebrated on October 24, though recently his feast was combined with those of the other two archangels on September 29.
St. Raphael is a powerful intercessor whom we should not forget, especially during times when we are most in need of healing.
Raphael is found in the Book of Tobit, where he reveals himself as a healer of mind, body and spirit. The first part of the biblical story narrates the life of Tobit, a righteous Jewish man who took upon himself the burial of the dead even when it was forbidden by his Assyrian captors. Tobit became blind after bird droppings fell into his eyes. The blindness lasted for several years and sent Tobit into a deep anguish, creating in him a desire to die.
At the same time there was a woman named Sarah who was tormented by a demon. She married seven times, but each time her bridegroom was killed by the demon on their wedding night, before the marriage could be consummated. She too was deeply depressed and wished for death.
St. Raphael was sent to both. He brought about their healing by accompanying Tobit’s son, Tobias, on a journey to find a special kind of fish liver with healing properties. Raphael was disguised as Tobias’ travel guide, and in this tradition he is often invoked by pilgrims.
Returning home with his bride, Tobias laid the fish liver on Tobit’s eyes and his blindness was healed. At the marriage feast of Tobias and Sarah, the family turned to thank Raphael, who only then revealed himself as an archangel.
The word Raphael in Hebrew can be rendered as, “God heals,” “Divine Healer,” or “Remedy of God.” His angelic mission on earth is to heal, which is very important for those suffering in any way.
Below is a prayer to St. Raphael for any intention you may have, especially for anyone you know who may be hurting right now. In light of recent events, all of us should pray for the healing of our country, and all those suffering in mind, body or spirit.
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 afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor (here mention your special intention), and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Please pray for to get a husband to marry me this year and also pray for my job my job was terminated without no reason and have not yet been called back,,also pray for me for bad dreams,my money and sickness in our family
Healing in my body, mind, spirit and finances. Healing from car accident.
Please heal Hunter he has a long journey in his recovery. Remove his pain while he recovers in God’s name I humbly ask
Please heal my eye sight,and body inflammation.
Please heal my back body and soul I pray
Please heal all inflammation in my body. Take away any and all illnesses or disease in my body and completely heal me. I believe
Dear st Raphael, Please heal our situation with George that he will change his heart of stone to a heart of flesh. Heal Jamie’s epilepsy, Heal Linda’s mental sickness. Protect our grandchildren. May peace love and reconciliation in our family, Amen
Please heal my daughters back.
Give my grandson a voice he is non vetbal I pray in Gods Holy name
I pray that may my children have confidence and find peace in their hearts as the wait for their university results.
Amen!
Dear St. Raphael, please do healing for my loving dog harry, he is having colon problem,vommiting n difficult to past mortion and very weak, may my dog harry will receive miracle n touch from God for healing, may he live happily with us, Amen
Dear St Archangel Raphael! I pray that you heal my husband’s lungs 🫁. He is said that he needs new lungs 🫁 and I’m scared that his heart, that had to have a pacemaker put on it, will stop working. What I’m asking for is a miracle for my husband. In the Blood of Jesus Christ Our Savior, Amen 🙏.
Dear St Archangel I pray for my son going to start working in Abuja, may he found favour where ever hemay ,grant him journey mercy