Prayer to St. Raphael the Archangel

Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, who art 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. Because thou art the medicine of God, I humbly pray thee to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of thee a favor of great importance to me, and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Ghost. Amen.