St. Raphael devotees?

[HabemusFrancis]

Does anyone else pray to, or ask for the intercession of this being? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael_%28archangel%29

I recently have been involved in devotions to him, after I was researching the angels. He seems like a very kind and helpful being, far removed from my preconceived notion of angels as being kind and moral, but somewhat cold and removed ( kind of like the elves from LOTR.)

Raphael (and likely all angels) seems genuinely fond of the human race and its trials and tribulations ( as evidenced by his road trip with Tobias, and deliverance of Sarah in the book of Tobit)

Its the strangest thing. He is the patron of happy meetings and healing. Whenever I address him… I feel sort of an interested, curious, and kindhearted presence.

Does anyone else pray to this angel… or have any close encouters with him?

 

[LPS]

I’ve often thought more attention should be given to Rafael! What a wonderful saint for parents to turn to when praying for our children - he gave Tobit’s son guidance, protection, knowledge, and fought an evil spirit.

Here are some notes I took recently after reading Tobit again:

• Raphael is one of the 7 angels who enter and serve before the Glory of the Lord
• When Raphael came to Tobit, “it was not out of any favor on my part, but because it was God’s will.”
• When Tobit and Sarah prayed, it was Raphael who “presented and read the record of their prayer before the Glory of the Lord”
• When Tobit used to bury the dead, Raphael also presented the record before the Glory of the Lord
• Raphael was sent to put Tobit to the test, and at the same time God commissioned him to heal Tobit and Sarah

 

[pianistclare]

I’ve often thought more attention should be given to Rafael! What a wonderful saint for parents to turn to when praying for our children - he gave Tobit’s son guidance, protection, knowledge, and fought an evil spirit.

Here are some notes I took recently after reading Tobit again:

• Raphael is one of the 7 angels who enter and serve before the Glory of the Lord
• When Raphael came to Tobit, “it was not out of any favor on my part, but because it was God’s will.”
• When Tobit and Sarah prayed, it was Raphael who “presented and read the record of their prayer before the Glory of the Lord”
• When Tobit used to bury the dead, Raphael also presented the record before the Glory of the Lord
• Raphael was sent to put Tobit to the test, and at the same time God commissioned him to heal Tobit and Sarah

All angels serve the Lord.