Tobias walking with Saint Raphael the Archangel by Giovanni Girolamo Savoldo

Healing Companion

Novena to St. Raphael the Archangel

A traditional Catholic novena to St. Raphael the Archangel for healing, travelers, and safe journeys. Traditionally prayed October 15 through October 23.

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Day 1: A Faithful Companion

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Ask St. Raphael to accompany you as faithful heavenly companion in the road now before you.

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Daily Prayer

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V. O God, come to my assistance;

R. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

O Christ, Splendor of the Father, Life and Strength of the heart, in the presence of the Angels we celebrate Thee by our prayers and hymns, uniting our voices with their melodious concerts. We praise with reverence all the celestial Princes, but especially the Archangel St. Raphael, the faithful Companion by whose power the Devil was enchained.

O Christ, King full of goodness, by this guardian remove far from us all the wickedness of the enemy; purify our hearts and our bodies, and by Thy sole clemency, introduce us into Paradise. In harmonious concerts let us give thanks to the Father, glory to Jesus Christ and to the Comforter, God three in One, living before all ages. Amen.

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Say one Hail Mary.

St. Raphael, pray for us.

Christ, the glory of the Angel choirs! Of man the Maker and Redeemer blest! Grant us one day to reach those bright abodes, And in Thy glory rest.

And Raphael, physician of the soul, Let him descend from his pure halls of light, To heal our sicknesses and guide for us Each dubious course aright.

Thou, too, fair Virgin, Daughter of the skies! Mother of light and Queen of Peace! descend; Bringing with thee the radiant court of Heaven To aid us and defend.

This grace on us bestow, O Father blest, And Thou, O Son by an eternal birth; With Thee, from both proceeding, Holy Ghost, Whose glory fills the earth. Amen.

V. Pray for us, St. Raphael.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: O God, Who to Tobias, Thy servant, when on his journey, didst give blessed Raphael the Archangel, for companion; grant that we who are also Thy servants, may likewise be safeguarded by his watchfulness, and be made strong by his help. May he who we faithfully believe ever to stand before Thy Majesty, offer up our prayers to be blessed by Thee; through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

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About this novena

Description

St. Raphael is loved in Catholic devotion as healing companion and guide, especially through his role in the Book of Tobias. This novena leans into that older instinct by asking him to guard the traveler, strengthen the weak, steady the confused, and lead the soul through uncertain roads under God's providence.

Traditionally invoked as patron of

healing, travelers, safe journeys, marriage guidance

Traditionally prayed for

Often prayed for healing, travelers, safe journeys, and marriage guidance.

Usual timing

October 15 through October 23

9 daysFeast: October 24healingtravelerssafe journeysmarriage guidance
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Tobias walking with Saint Raphael the Archangel by Giovanni Girolamo Savoldo

Tobias and Archangel Raphael, Giovanni Girolamo Savoldo