Feast of St. Raphael the Archangel | Healing, Guidance, and Divine Mercy

About this sermon

St. Raphael the Archangel is known as the “Medicine of God.” This Catholic homily explores his healing mission in the Book of Tobias, his assistance to Tobias and Sarah, and the help God gives us through His holy angels. The elder Tobias remained faithful through blindness and suffering. His prayers, fasting, almsgiving, and care for the dead reveal a life devoted to God and neighbor. Through St. Raphael, God brought healing to Tobias and deliverance to Sarah, helping the young Tobias and his wife begin their married life. This reflection also considers the biblical missions of St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael; the guidance of our guardian angels; and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of Angels. Above all, we are invited to seek spiritual healing, especially freedom from pride, while entrusting our physical needs to God’s loving providence. 00:00 Celebrating St. Raphael the Archangel 00:18 St. Raphael in the Book of Tobias 00:43 Tobias’s charity and care for the dead 01:40 Blindness and steadfast trust in God 02:19 Raphael’s hidden assistance and Tobias’s healing 02:47 The archangel reveals his identity 03:12 Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving 03:44 St. Raphael: the Medicine of God 04:09 Sarah’s deliverance and the young Tobias’s marriage 04:50 The holy angels in Scripture 05:20 St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael 05:58 Angels: spiritual creatures and God’s messengers 06:48 Ministers of God’s love and providence 07:08 Remembering our guardian angels 07:27 Mary, Queen of Angels 08:17 Asking Our Lady for the angels’ assistance 08:44 Seeking spiritual and physical healing 09:10 Final invocation and blessing Which lesson from the Book of Tobias most inspires you: charity, perseverance in suffering, prayer, or trust in God’s guidance? Subscribe to Sensus Fidelium for Catholic homilies, spiritual formation, and the lives of the saints. Share this reflection with someone who would appreciate encouragement in prayer. St. Raphael the Archangel, pray for us. Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us. #StRaphael #CatholicHomily #HolyAngels For more please visit https://www.themarianfranciscans.org/ Please sign up at this link https://lifecrusade.org/ #StRaphael #ArchangelRaphael #FeastOfStRaphael #CatholicHomily #Angels #BookOfTobit #TobiasAndSarah #HealingAndFaith #MedicineOfGod #GuardianAngels #CatholicFaith #OurLady #QueenOfAngels #CatholicChurch #DivineProvidence #SpiritualHealing #CatholicReflection #ChristianFaith #CatholicSermon #StRaphaelHealing 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Love & Compassion
• Wisdom
• Spiritual Warfare
• Healing