Chaplet of Saint Raphael (Archangel)
Chaplet of Saint Raphael the Archangel
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Raphael the Archangel
The chaplet to St. Raphael the Archangel has a set of 9 beads and 3 end beads for a total of 12 beads over and above the medal.
On the medal, pray the following words:
"You are Raphael the Healer,
You are Raphael the Guide,
You are Raphael the Companion
Ever at human sorrow's aide."
On each of the 3 small beads, say the Hail Mary to Mary, the Queen of angels.
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.
On each of the 9 following beads, in honour of the 9 angelic choirs, one in honour of each choir, (Angels, Archangels, Thrones, Dominations, Virtues, Principalities, Powers, Cherubim and Seraphim) say the following prayer:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your Glory!
Glory be to the Father:
Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
Conclude the Chaplet with the following prayer:
"Saint Raphael,
angel of health,
of love,
of joy
and light,
pray for us."
