Novena Prayer to
St. Raphael Archangel

"Holy Archangel Raphael,
standing so close to the throne of God
and offering Him our prayers,
I venerate you as God's special
Friend and Messenger. I choose you
as my Patron and wish to love and
obey you as young Tobiah did.

I consecrate to you my body and soul,
all my work, and my whole life. 
I want you to be my Guide and Counselor 
in all the dangerous and difficult
problems and decisions of my life."

"Remember, dearest St. Raphael,
that the grace of God preserved you
with the good angels in heaven when
the proud ones were cast into Hell.
I entreat you, therefore to help me in
my struggle against the world, the
spirit of impurity, and the devil.

Defend me from all dangers and
every occasion of sin. Direct me
always in the way of peace, safety,
and salvation. Offer my prayers to
God as you offered those of Tobiah,
so that through your intercession I may
obtain the graces necessary for the
salvation of my soul. 
I ask you that God grant me this
favor if it be His holy Will:

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"Saint Raphael, help me to love and
serve my God faithfully, to die in His grace,
and finally to merit to join you in seeing and
praising God forever in heaven.

Amen."