Consecration to Saint Raphael

[Lorenzo]

Holy Archangel Raphael, standing so close to the throne of God and offering Him our prayers, I venerate you as God's special Friend and Messenger. I choose you as my Patron and wish to love and obey you as young Tobias did. I conse­crate to you my body and soul, all my work, and my whole life. I want you to be my Guide and Counselor in all the dangerous and difficult problems and deci­sions of my life.

Remember, dearest Saint Raphael, that the grace of God preserved you with the good angels in heaven when the proud ones were cast into hell. I entreat you, therefore, to help me in my struggle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. De­fend me from all dangers and every occa­sion of sin. Direct me always in the way of peace, safety, and salvation. Offer my prayers to God as you offered those of Tobias, so that through your intercession I may obtain the graces necessary for the salvation of my soul. Remember me and always entreat for me before the Face of the Son of God. Help me to love and serve my God faithfully, to die in His grace, and finally to merit to join you in seeing and praising God forever in heaven. Amen.

[Lorenzo]

[Lorenzo]

ST RAPHAEL, Guide us to those who we are destined to be with...if it be according to the Will of God!

If it is towards a life of Holy Orders...then direct us into that path.

Through the Grace of God and your constant Intercession....PRAY FOR US, O Great St. Raphael, Archangel of the LORD.