St. Raphael the Archangel Novena

Novena Prayer

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 to pray that God grant me this
favor if it be His holy Will: (Mention your request).

St. 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.