What is Saint Raphael the Archangel known for?
Raphael is also identified as the angel who moved the waters of the healing sheep pool. He is also the patron of the blind, of happy meetings, of nurses, of physicians and of travelers. His feast day is celebrated on September 29th.
What is Saint Raphael’s Prayer?
Raphael. O Raphael, lead us toward those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us: Raphael, Angel of happy meeting, lead us by the hand toward those we are looking for. May all our movements be guided by your Light and transfigured with your joy.
Is there a novena to St Raphael?
Saint Raphael, be my friend for I shall always be yours. I desire ever to invoke you in my needs. To your special care I entrust the decision I am to make as to my future husband (wife).
What saint is for protection?
Because St. Christopher offered protection to travelers and against sudden death, many churches placed images or statues of him, usually opposite the south door, so he could be easily seen.
Who is the patron saint of pain and suffering?
Gemma Galgani
| Saint Gemma Galgani | |
|---|---|
| Patronage | Students, Pharmacists, Paratroopers and Parachutists, loss of parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering with headaches/migraines, those struggling with temptations to impurity and those seeking purity of heart. |
What is a chaplet in the Catholic Church?
A chaplet is a vocal prayer and can be prayed as a petition, or in adoration, or for motives of thanksgiving, or in reparation for personal sins or the sins of the nation. Typically, a chaplet follows a set sequence of prayers and then repeats those sequences, commonly known as “decades” of ten or seven repetitions.
How many Chaplets are there?
The chaplet or rosary of the Seven Sorrows uses special beads. There are seven groups of seven beads.
Which angel is the angel of marriage?
St. Raphael
St. Raphael is known as the archangel of healing, health, marriage and happy meetings.
Who is the patron saint of happiness?
Gemma Galgani
| Saint Gemma Galgani | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maria Gemma Umberta Galgani12 March 1878 Camigliano, Capannori, Italy |
| Died | 11 April 1903 (aged 25) Lucca, Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 14 May 1933 by Pope Pius XI |