ST RAPHAEL, THE LORD HATH FILLED THY HAND WITH BALM FROM HEAVEN
It is a joy to me to revisit the prayers I used offer so frequently to St Raphael when I was 20 years old in view of the book on him I'm planning. I used carry Angela Carol's St Raphael everywhere with me in my purse, and it started to disintegrate. The worn pages had to be put in a plastic sandwich bag. Here is a succinct, short and strong prayer to Raphael for good health. It is informed by Raphael's revelation to the family of Tobias that he is one of the 7 who stands before the Throne of God (Tobias 12:15), an Archangel with similar sensibilities to Michael and Gabriel. But Raphael has a particular set of gifts as a healer, he is called the doctor of the Lord, he healed the blind Tobias. His intercession restored his sight, and in like manner he may restore our physical, moral and spiritual blindness today. Prayer for Health O Raphael of the glorious seven who stand before the throne of Him who lives and reigns, Angel of Health, the Lord hath filled thy hand with...
