FIFTH DAY
NOVENA IN HONOR
To Saint Raphael the Archangel
To the glorious Prince and Sacred Archangel, doctor and medicine of the
sorrowful, guide and defense of the walkers, lawyer and protector
of the suitors, economic advisor, comfort and aid of the
afflicted.
Initial sentence
Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, who is before the throne
supreme of the same God: if it is for the glory of His Majesty
Divine and for your honor that I may obtain what I desire and ask for.
in this novena, grant me this grace from the Lord; and if not,
change my request and ask God for me that which I desire most
it is for Your greater glory, the health and benefit of my soul.
Amen.
FIFTH DAY
Saint Rafael Master of mercy
With his word and with his action, he manifests mercy.
praise the works of mercy (12, 8); all his action is a
constant work: advises, ji 2. 13), defends in danger, (6.4)
he is a companion on the road {9.5}; all of them are gestures of
mercy that San Rafael Archangel performs.
Consideration: Mercy is reading with the heart of God the
needs or sufferings of men.
Christian commitment: A donation, a piece of advice or a
smile comprehensive son modes of to help
mercifully. Strive to see Christ in the
needed or in the sick.
Oh Lord, we are ashamed of the suffering faces of
the hungry, of the street children, of the elderly
abandoned by drug addicts, by prostitutes. It hurts us
the life of our brothers from the outskirts of the big
cities and the fields. We plead for you to help us our
world to find solutions to these sufferings. By
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Three Our Fathers and three Hail Marys are prayed here.
Prayer to Saint Raphael
Most Holy Prince of Glory and Powerful Archangel Saint
Rafael, great in the goods of nature, great in the
gifts of grace, great in the fervor of charity, great in
the brilliance of wisdom; great in piety with the
men, great in power against the demons, great in the
dignity, great in humanity; God's medicine,
health doctor, prince of doctors; perfect in
las oraciones, salud de los enfermos, consejero económico, luz
of the blind; joy of the afflicted, guardian of the
walkers, guide of the pilgrims; master of those who wish
perfection, protector of virtue, guardian of the glory of God,
exalter of almsgiving, fasting, and prayer.
To you, most pious prince, for that charity with which
you accompanied the young Tobias, protecting him from many
dangers and freeing him and Sara, his wife, from that cruel
demon Asmodeus; also healing the elderly Tobit from the
illness that he suffered in his eyes, and filling his house and
family of many blessings. I ask you to assist me in the
diseases, accompany me on the paths, and defend me
of the demon and of foolishness, so that, living chaste in
this life, deserves to see the light of God in eternity; also you
I beg you to grant me what I ask in this novena, if it is for
greater glory to God. Amen.
Antiphon
Glorious prince Saint Raphael the Archangel, always have us
present here and everywhere; pray to the Son of God
continuously for us.
The Angel stood by the altar of the temple.
R.Holding a gold censer in his hand.
Let us pray:
Almighty God, who gave Archangel Saint Raphael for
travel companion to your servant Tobias: grant us that he
may he accompany us always and defend us with his
beneficial protection. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
(Optional)
LITANY TO SAINT RAPHAEL
Walking with S. Raphael
Lord, have mercy on us!
Jesus Christ, have mercy on us!
Lord, have mercy on us!
Jesus Christ, hear us!
Jesus Christ, hear us!
God, Father of Heaven, have mercy on us!
God the Son, Redeemer of the world...
God Holy Spirit...
Holy Trinity, you are one God...
Jesus, King of Angels...
Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us!
Saint Raphael the Archangel, pray for us!
San Rafael, whose name means God heals...
Saint Raphael, who are in the Kingdom of God with the Angels
faithful...
San Rafael, one of the seven spirits that are before the throne
of the Most High...
Saint Raphael, minister of God in heaven...
Saint Raphael, noble and powerful messenger of God...
Saint Raphael, who always fulfills the holy will of God...
Saint Raphael, who offered to God the prayers of the father of
Tobias...
Saint Raphael, travel companion of the young Tobias...
Saint Raphael, who guards your friends from dangers...
Saint Raphael, for you found a worthy woman for Tobias...
Saint Raphael, who freed Sara from the evil spirit...
Saint Raphael, who healed Tobias's father from his blindness...
Saint Raphael, guide and protector on our journey on earth...
Saint Raphael, protector of pure souls...
Saint Raphael, patron saint of youth...
San Rafael, Angel of Joy...
San Rafael, Angel of happy encounters...
Saint Raphael, Angel of Chaste Courtship...
Saint Rafael, Angel of those who seek a partner...
Saint Raphael, Angel of happy marriage...
San Rafael, Angel of home life...
Saint Raphael, guardian of the Christian family...
Saint Raphael, protector of travelers...
Saint Raphael, patron of health...
San Rafael, celestial physician...
San Rafael, economic advisor...
Saint Raphael, helper of the blind...
Saint Raphael, healer of the sick...
Saint Raphael, patron of doctors...
Saint Raphael, comforter of the afflicted...
Saint Raphael, support of the dying...
Saint Raphael, herald of blessings...
Saint Raphael, defender of the Church...
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,
Forgive us, Lord!
Lamb of God... - Hear us, Lord!
Lamb of God... - Have mercy on us!
Christ, hear us!
Christ, hear us!
Lord, have mercy on us!
Christ, have mercy on us!
Lord, have mercy on us!
Our Father...
Pray for us, glorious Saint Raphael Archangel, that we
Let us be worthy of attaining the promises of Jesus Christ.
Let's pray:
Oh God!, who gave the Archangel Raphael as a companion of
travel to Tobias, grant us your servants that we may always rejoice
of his protection and may we be strengthened by his help. By
Christ, Our Lord, Amen.