Novena to the Holy Archangels

Day 8

10 min

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.

Novena to the Holy Archangels

Opening prayer:

Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, who stand before the throne of God and carry out His commands, come to my aid in this novena. Defend me, enlighten me, and lead me safely on the way to heaven. Amen.

Read the meditation and offer the intention of the day.

Day 8: St. Raphael, guide of travelers

Disguised as a companion, Raphael walked the long road with young Tobias, guarding him on the journey and leading him to a holy marriage. He is the trusted guide of all who travel and all who seek a good and faithful spouse. Unseen yet ever near, he watched over each step and each choice, a sign that God sends His angels to accompany us along the pilgrim ways of this life toward our true home.

O St. Raphael, faithful guide of Tobias, walk beside me on all my journeys. Keep me safe upon the road, and lead me wisely in life's great choices, especially in love and vocation, that every path I take may bring me nearer to the will of God. Amen.

Today's intention:

For safe journeys and God's guidance in life's important choices.

Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

Pater noster, qui es in cælis,

sanctificétur nomen tuum.

Advéniat regnum tuum.

Fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo et in terra.

Panem nostrum quotidiánum da nobis hódie,

et dimítte nobis débita nostra,

sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris.

Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem,

sed líbera nos a malo.

Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Ave María, grátia plena, Dóminus tecum.

Benedícta tu in muliéribus,

et benedíctus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.

Sancta María, Mater Dei,

ora pro nobis peccatóribus,

nunc et in hora mortis nostræ.

Amen.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.

Amen.

Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto.

Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper,

et in sǽcula sæculórum.

Amen.

Closing prayer:

Glorious Archangels, faithful servants of the Most High, present my prayers before God and obtain for me the grace I seek. May your protection accompany me until I join you in praising Him forever. Amen.

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

In nómine Patris, et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.