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helloparkerrose · 7 months

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#catholicism #roman catholic #catholic #catholic church #feast day #september 29th #saints michael gabriel & raphael #st. michael #st. gabriel #st. raphael #pray for us #feast of the archangels

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bylagunabay · 11 months

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In Praise of St. Raphael

ST. RAPHAEL, A POWERFUL HEALER FOR ANYONE SUFFERING RIGHT NOW

(with Daily Prayer for Healing and Consecration)

Among the three archangels named in the Bible, St. Raphael is probably the least known. This is likely due to the fact that St. Raphael is only found in the Old Testament (and there, only in a book not considered canonical by Jews or Protestant Christians), while Gabriel and Michael feature prominently in the New Testament.

In the Book of Tobit, he reveals himself as a healer of mind, body, and spirit. The first part of the biblical story narrates the life of Tobit, a righteous Jewish man who took upon himself the burial of the dead even when it was forbidden by his Assyrian captors. Tobit became blind after bird droppings fell into his eyes. The blindness lasted for several years and sent Tobit into a deep anguish, creating in him a desire to die.

At the same time there was a woman named Sarah who was tormented by a demon. She married seven times, but each time her bridegroom was killed by the demon on their wedding night, before the marriage could be consummated. She too was deeply depressed and wished for death.

St. Raphael was sent to both. He brought about their healing by accompanying Tobit’s son, Tobias, on a journey to find a special kind of fish liver with healing properties. Raphael was disguised as Tobias’ travel guide, and in this tradition, he is often invoked by pilgrims.

On the way back home, Raphael and Tobias stopped at the home of Tobit’s kinsmen — the parents of Sarah. Tobias and Sarah fell in love, and on their wedding night Tobias’ pledge of chaste love, stirred by Raphael’s angelic power, defeated the demon.

Returning home with his bride, Tobias laid the fish liver on Tobit’s eyes and his blindness was healed. At the marriage feast of Tobias and Sarah, the family turned to thank Raphael, who only then revealed himself as an archangel.

The word Raphael in Hebrew can be rendered as “God heals,” “Divine Healer,” or “Remedy of God.” His angelic mission on earth is to heal, which is very important for those suffering in any way. Traditionally, he had a separate feast celebrated on October 24, though recently his feast was combined with those of the other two archangels on September 29.

PRAYER FOR HEALING TO ST. RAPHAEL

Below is a prayer to St. Raphael for any intention you may have, especially for anyone you know who may be hurting right now. In light of recent events, all of us should pray for the healing of our country, and all those suffering in mind, body or spirit.

“Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the “medicine of God” I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor (here mention your special intention), and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

CONSECRATION PRAYER TO ST. RAPHAEL

A consecration prayer essentially places your soul (and the souls of your family members) in the spiritual hands of a heavenly helper. This invokes their spiritual assistance and develops a close relationship with a particular saint. Below is a daily consecration prayer that will place yourself underneath the wings of St. Raphael, patron saint of travelers, the blind, the sick, nurses, physicians and medical workers.

“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 Counsellor 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.”

- Aleteia

#catholic church #catholic #angels #St. Raphael

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youtubemajorair · 9 months

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Kauai Family Vacation Day 1 - Our first full day in Hawaii

#youtube #kauai #hawaii #koloa #st. raphael #keoki #major air

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bebx · 7 months

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Henry Creel | One | Vecna

quotes found from here

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illustratus · 1 month

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View of St Peter's in Rome with Raphael and Michelangelo in the foreground

by Carl Gustav Carus

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retrogeographie · 7 months

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Saint-Raphaël, quartier du Boulouris.

#st raphael #coté d'azur #architecture #urbanisme #ptt #retro géographie

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sictransitgloriamvndi · 10 months

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#art #woodcut #engraving #drawing #german renaissance #demons #religion #albrecht dürer #raphael de mey #martin schongauer #st. anthony tortured by demons

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ddevilzadvocate · 1 year

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Kisses Goodbye!

• DISCLAIMER: I do this with my family. It is VERY common for cultural families to peck each other on their lips. Mikey and Raph are doing it out of BROTHERLY AFFECTION.

If you see this as an " odd thing " after me displaying warning upon warning then IDK what to tell you.

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metallic-scaled-scarf · 7 months

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A commission for an unnamed client of Saint Raphael the Archangel, the designs based on historical artworks and representation. It came out gorgeously, and I was glad to draw wings again.

If you'd like to commission me, my sheet can be found here, or in the pinned post on my main blog. I currently have 2/3 slots open, if you're interested!

WIP sketch below.

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#angel aesthetic #angel #angelcore #angel art #raphael #archangel #archangel raphael #raphael the archangel #st raphael #saint raphael #trafitional art #traditional art commissions #commissions

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henrysglock · 11 months

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he’s doing his part! 🫡

#Raphael what are your thoughts on creelarke. Proto-byler #byler #will byers #mike wheeler #raphael luce #st cast #stranger things

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helloparkerrose · 7 months

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#roman catholic #catholicism #catholic #catholic church #feast of the archangels #saints michael gabriel & raphael #st. raphael #st. gabriel #st. michael #pray for us

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angeltreasure · 7 months

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#Catholic #Catholicism #angels #St Michael #St Gabriel #St Raphael

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aemiron-main · 9 months

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young henry painting wip except in meme form

#stranger things #henry creel #henry creel fanart #henry creel art #raphael luce #my st art

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catholic-saint-tournament · 11 months

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#st raphael #st george #catholic saint tournament #catholic #catholicism #catholic saints #christianity #polls #tumblr bracket #tumblr tournament #theology #tumblr polls

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bebx · 8 months

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more thoughts regarding Henry Creel’s time at Hawkins Lab because I’m so (not) normal about that guy.

okay, so do you guys remember when Doctor Brenner rewarded Two with a candy when he did good during the lesson?

now don’t mind me imagining him giving young Henry a candy, when Henry was the only kid there, as a reward to try to urge him into complying / into trying to do good. I’m not saying candy absolutely worked for Henry, but after all he was still a kid. and I don’t think Virginia was the kind of parents who allowed her kids to have candy. so idk dude, imagine young Henry not wanting to give in and accept Brenner’s so called gift before he gave in and did what Brenner wanted in the end, because I bet, at the beginning, Brenner gave or tried to give Henry candy without Henry having to do anything for it, and once Henry — a kid, mind you — got a taste of candy and asked for more, Brenner said he had to do something to earn it first.

just imagine Henry wanting candy. imagine Henry agreeing to be good for Brenner because he just wanted the candy. imagine candy being the only “normal” thing Henry had during his childhood. imagine Henry, now as an adult, still having a secret longing / nostalgia for something as simple, as childlike as candy.

@twihs-blog I think I made myself cry…

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cathpixlz · 9 months

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Saint Raphael intercession prayer: "Blessed Saint Raphael, Archangel, We beseech thee to help us in all our needs and trials of this life, as thou, through the power of God, didst restore sight and give guidance to young Tobit. We humbly seek thine aid and intercession, that our souls may be healed, our bodies protected from all ills, and that through divine grace we may be made fit to dwell in the eternal Glory of God in heaven. Amen."

#catholic #christianity #catholic saints #st raphael #saint raphael #raphael the archangel #my art #pixel art

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