***A Proposed Charism that will begin as an active apostolate for the CAMM/CCMM
Medical Division.*** The
Congregation of St. Raphael will be a nursing community dedicated to the healer archangel. The Rule of St. Augustine
will be followed.
The habit will have a white tunic, maroon capelet and scapular, with navy
blue veil.
The religious--be they sisters or brothers--will be permitted to work all
three shifts.
Consecration to St. Raphael
Pope St. Gregory the Great calls the Archangel St. Raphael "the Healing
of God." His office is to heal, and he is thus especially the Angel of the Sick. The Church celebrates the feast of the Archangels
on September 29th.
Holy Archangel Raphael, standing so close to the throne of God and offering
Him our prayers, I venerate you as God's special Friend and Messenger. I choose you as my Patron and wish to love and obey
you as young Tobias did. I consecrate to you my body and soul, all my work, and my whole life. I want you to be my Guide and
Counselor in all the dangerous and difficult problems and decisions of my life.
Remember, dearest Saint Raphael, that the grace of God preserved you with
the good angels in heaven when the proud ones were cast into hell. I entreat you, therefore, to help me in my struggle against
the world, the flesh, and the devil. Defend me from all dangers and every occasion of sin. Direct me always in the way of
peace safety, and salvation of my soul. Remember me and always entreat for me before the Face of the Son of God. Help me to
love and serve my God faithfully, to die in His grace, and finally to merit to join you in seeing and praising God forever
in heaven. Amen.
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