3/25/10

Archangel Raphael by Fr. Joe Whalen


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjk7UAZKpNQ

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ArchangelRaphael25 — March 24, 2010 — The great Archangel Raphael whose name means Medicine of God in Hebrew; is one of the seven Archangels that stand before the throne of GOD chanting hymns of unending praise. When we pray for his help he intercedes directly to God the Father. He is one of the three angels mentioned by name in holy scripture. St. Raphael appears in the deutero-canonical Book of Tobit, a beautiful narrative in the Old Testament.He heals Tobit of blindness, he protects and guides Tobias on his travels and he delivers Sarah from an evil demon. Tobit, Tobias and Sarah were beset by trials and difficulties to purify them, but they remained steadfast in their faith during the period of testing, and eventually enjoyed Gods blessings and mercy. All prayed for deliverance and God sent St. Raphael.He is the healing and deliverance Archangel, and the patron of travelers, physicians, happy meetings and marriages. His feast day is September 29th.True friend, protector and powerful intercessor!

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