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St.
Raphael the Archangel
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Tobit 3:17
So Raphael was sent to heal them both: to remove the cataracts from Tobit's eyes, so that he might again see God's sunlight; and to marry Raguel's daughter Sarah to Tobit's son
Tobiah, and then drive the wicked demon Asmodeus from her. For Tobiah had the right to claim her before any other who might wish to marry her.
In the very moment that Tobit returned from the courtyard to his house, Raguel's daughter Sarah came downstairs from her room.
Tobit 5:4
Tobiah went to look for someone acquainted with the roads who would travel with him to Media. As soon as he went out, he found the angel
Raphael standing before him, though he did not know that this was an angel of God.
Tobit 5:8
Raphael replied, "Very well, I will wait for you; but do not be long."
Tobit 5:10
[9b] Tobiah went out to summon the man, saying, "Young man, my father would like to see you."
[10] When
Raphael entered the house, Tobit greeted him first.
Raphael said, "Hearty greetings to you!" Tobit replied: "What joy is left for me any more? Here I am, a blind man who cannot see God's sunlight, but must remain in darkness, like the dead who no longer see the light! Though alive, I am among the dead. I can hear a man's voice, but I cannot see him."
Raphael said, "Take courage! God has healing in store for you; so take courage!" Tobit then said: "My son Tobiah wants to go to Media. Can you go with him to show him the way? I will of course pay you, brother."
Raphael answered: "Yes, I can go with him, for I know all the routes. I have often traveled to Media and crossed all its plains and mountains; so I know every road well."
Tobit 5:12-13
Raphael said: "Why? Do you need a tribe and a family? Or are you looking for a hired man to travel with your son?" Tobit replied, "I wish to know truthfully whose son you are, brother, and what your name is."
[13] Raphael answered, "I am
Azariah, son of Hananiah the elder, one of your own kinsmen."
Tobit 5:16
I will even add a bonus to your wages!"
Raphael replied: "I will go with him; have no fear. In good health we shall leave you, and in good health we shall return to you, for the way is safe."
Tobit 6:11
Raphael said to the boy, "Brother
Tobiah!" He answered, "Yes, what is it?" Raphael continued: "Tonight we must stay with
Raguel, who is a relative of yours. He has a daughter named Sarah,
Tobit 6:16
Raphael said to him: "Do you not remember your father's orders? He commanded you to marry a woman from your own family. So now listen to me, brother; do not give another thought to this demon, but marry Sarah. I know that tonight you shall have her for your wife!
Tobit 6:18
As soon as the demon smells the odor they give off, he will flee and never again show himself near her. Then when you are about to have intercourse with her,
both of you first rise up to pray. Beg the Lord of heaven to show you mercy and grant you deliverance. But do not be afraid, for she was set apart for you before the world existed. You will save her, and she will go with you. And I
suppose that you will have children by her, who will take the place of brothers for you. So do not worry."
When Tobiah heard
Raphael say that she was his kinswoman, of his own family's lineage, he fell deeply in love with her, and his heart became set on her.
Tobit 7:9
Afterward, Raguel slaughtered a ram from the flock and gave them a cordial reception. When they had bathed and reclined to eat, Tobiah said to
Raphael, "Brother Azariah, ask Raguel to let me marry my kinswoman Sarah."
Tobit 8:3
The demon, repelled by the odor of the fish, fled into Upper Egypt; Raphael pursued him there and bound him hand and foot. Then
Raphael returned immediately.
Tobit 9:1
Then Tobiah called
Raphael and said to him:
Tobit 9:5
So
Raphael, together with the four servants and two camels, traveled to Rages in Media, where they stayed at Gabael's house.
Raphael gave Gabael his bond and told him about Tobit's son
Tobiah, and that he had married and was inviting him to the wedding celebration. Gabael promptly checked over the sealed moneybags, and they placed them on the camels.
Tobit 11:1
Then they left and began their return journey. When they were near
Kaserin, just before Nineveh, [2a] Raphael said:
Tobit 11:4
So they both went on ahead and
Raphael said to Tobiah, "Have the gall in your hand!" And the dog ran along behind them.
Tobit 11:7
Raphael said to Tobiah before he reached his father: "I am certain that his eyes will be opened.
Tobit 12:5-6
So Tobiah called
Raphael and said, "Take as your wages half of all that you have brought back, and go in peace."
[6] Raphael called the two men aside privately and said to them: "Thank God! Give him the praise and the glory. Before all the living, acknowledge the many good things he has done for you, by blessing and extolling his name in song. Before all men, honor and proclaim God's deeds, and do not be slack in praising him.
Tobit 12:15
I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who enter and serve
before the Glory of the Lord."
Tobit 12:17
But
Raphael said to them: "No need to fear; you are safe. Thank God now and forever.
Tobit 12:20
So now get up from the ground and praise God. Behold, I am about to ascend to him who sent me; write down all these things that have happened to you."
[21a] When Raphael ascended
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