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St. Raphael the Archangel is known in the Catholic Church as a patron saint for travelers, and a patron saint of healing. Many turn to him in prayer, invoking St. Raphael as a patron of happy meetings.
This is based on his biblical appearance in the book of Tobit and the events that transpire in this book. The name Raphael in Hebrew can be rendered as “God heals,” “Divine Healer,” or “Remedy of God.”
Here is a traditional prayer to St. Raphael for those “happy meetings.”
O Raphael, lead us towards those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us! Raphael, Angel of Happy Meetings, lead us by the hand towards those we are looking for! May all our movements, all their movements, be guided by your Light and transfigured by your Joy.
Angel Guide of Tobias, lay the request we now address to you at the feet of Him on whose unveiled Face you are privileged to gaze. Lonely and tired, crushed by the separations and sorrows of earth, we feel the need of calling to you and of pleading for the protection of your wings, so that we may not be as strangers in the Province of Joy, all ignorant of the concerns of our country.
Remember the weak, you who are strong — you whose home lies beyond the region of thunder, in a land that is always peaceful, always serene, and bright with the resplendent glory of God. Amen.
And today we celebrate...