Day 8 — Purity and holiness

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In the prayer of the novena we ask Saint Raphael for "the great grace of purity, to prepare me to be a temple of the Holy Spirit." Saint Raphael is called a "lover of chastity" and helped protect the purity of Tobias and Sarah's marriage. Entrust to him the custody of your purity and that of your loved ones.

Prayer of the Day

Saint Raphael, lover of chastity, help me to guard the purity of my heart and to be a worthy temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Final Prayer (for all days)

Saint Raphael, one of the seven glorious spirits who stand before the throne of him who lives and reigns, Angel of healing, the Lord has filled your hand with balm from heaven to soothe and cure our pains. Heal those afflicted by illness and guide our steps when we doubt our way. Amen.

(Our Father, Hail Mary, and Gloria).