A novena to St Raphael can be made at any time of year. He is asked for healing, safe travel and the right spouse, as he guided Tobias in the Book of Tobit.
Feast
October 24 in the 1916 calendar (since 1969 kept with St Michael on September 29)
Start
nine days before the feast, or at any time
Length
9 days
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Prayers for every day
Say these prayers on each of the nine days, adding your intention. The tracker above keeps your place.
Prayer to St Raphael the Archangel
O glorious Archangel, St Raphael, great Prince of the heavenly court, illustrious for thy gifts of wisdom and grace, guide of those who journey by land or sea, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners; I beg thee to assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once thou didst help the young Tobias on his travels. And because thou art the medicine of God, I humbly pray thee to heal the many infirmities of my soul, and the ills which afflict my body, if it be for my greater good. I specially ask of thee an angelic purity which may fit me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
To finish on the feast (October 24 in the 1916 calendar (since 1969 kept with St Michael on September 29)), start nine days before the feast, or at any time. You can also make it at any other time for a particular intention.
How do I pray it?
Each day, pray the prayers below, then name your intention. Many people add an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.
What if I miss a day?
Customs differ. Many people simply pray the missed day's prayer as soon as they can and carry on; others start again. The tracker on this page lets you tick off each day so you can see where you are.