1.3 Biographies of Archangel Raphael and Mother Mary
Archangel Raphael is the archangel of the fifth ray of truth, wholeness, healing, science, precipitation, the abundant life, music and mathematics. His divine complement is the Archeia Mary, who was embodied as Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Their ray corresponds to the third-eye chakra, and they also assist you with spiritual vision and the gift of discernment of spirits.
The name Raphael means "God has healed" or “the Medicine of God.” One Jewish text says he revealed to Noah the curative power of plants; another tells how he healed a blind man and bound a demon. Catholics revere him as the angel who healed the sick at the pool of Bethesda. The Book of Enoch tells us that his responsibilities include healing the diseases and wounds of men.
A Jewish tradition names him as one of the three archangels who appeared to Abraham on the plains of Mamre. In fact, it is believed that it was Raphael who endowed Sarah, Abraham's wife, with the strength to conceive when she was past childbearing age.
Raphael is also known as the patron of travelers. In the Book of Tobit, Raphael, disguised as a knowledgeable traveler, accompanies Tobit's son as his guide on a long journey. At the end of the story, Raphael reveals his true identity and explains that God sent him to test the faith of Tobit and his son. They passed their tests and received great blessings of healing and abundance.
Raphael and Mary's retreat is in the etheric realm over Fatima, Portugal. The healing flame blazing on the altar of his retreat was anchored in the physical octave when Mother Mary appeared to the children at Fatima in 1917. To the present hour, there is a stream of light that flows like a mighty physical focus, and pilgrims are healed by the "waters" of the healing flame.
When Mary took incarnation on earth having been chosen by God to give birth to Jesus Christ, the Avatar of the Piscean Age, Archangel Raphael did not embody with her but overshadowed her throughout her mission and assisted her in bringing forth "the son of the Highest." Saint Germain embodied as Joseph, having been chosen by God to be the husband of Mary. Similarly his twin flame, the Ascended Lady Master Portia, also did not take embodiment but overshadowed him.
Mary and Raphael minister unto the hospitals of the world and they train expectant mothers and fathers at inner levels in the precipitation of the Christ consciousness through the four lower bodies, which are your vehicles to hold the light of your Higher Self. They inspire new cures and alternative healing methods upon scientists and those trained in the healing arts and the medical profession.
Archangel Raphael is mentioned in the following scriptures and literature:
- In Enoch I, chapter 40: verse 9: Raphael is described as he who presides over every suffering and every affliction of the sons of men.
- In the Zohar I: It is explained that Raphael is charged to heal in the earth and through him. . .. the earth furnishes an abode for man, whom he also heals of his illnesses.
- Longfellow refers to Raphael in The Golden Legend as "the Angel of the Sun."
To conclude this section, you have the opportunity to sing a song to Raphael and Mary. This is a beautiful melody and carries the flame of these archangels. You will find the words to this song below. You may wish to meditate on these words the first time through if the melody is not familiar, and then replay it and join in song.
Audio Song: "Beloved Raphael and Mary" [6:22 minutes]
"Beloved Raphael and Mary: Archangel and Archeia of the Fifth Ray" song
Ring the bells, the welcome bells
For Raphael and Mary!
Archangels of heaven's fifth ray!
Ring the welcome bells of heaven!
Ring the welcome bells of heaven!
Those who see the great light
Cry out, Alleluia!
Those who see the great light
Cry out, Alleluia!
Alleluia (hold 11 beats, rest 1), alleluia.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
O sword of flaming truth
Thy scepter of authority
Descend to the planes of the earth
Descend to the planes of the earth.
O come with armies and hosts of the Lord
Archangels of Truth, the healing Word
Come with healing in thy wings
With healing in thy wings.
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Mother of Mercy, we pray
Let the immaculate concept appear
In each heart today.
O Raphael! Archangel of fire from the Sun
We are one, we are one, we are one!
By love and love alone, love and love alone!
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them
And the glory of the Lord shone 'round about them
And they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not
For, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy
Which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day
In the city of David, a Saviour
Which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes
Lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel
A multitude of the heavenly host
Saying, Glory
Saying, Glory to God in the highest
And on earth peace, good will t'ward men.
O lilies of resurrection fire
O Light from far-off worlds, we call
All-Seeing Eye of God
Archangels of Truth, we call!
O let us partake of the communion cup
The bread of Life, the body of our Lord
Let love be the foundation
O heal the minds and hearts of man!
And Christ is born within our hearts
To each soul joy imparts
Fragrance from heaven's bower
Teaching mankind every hour.
O Raphael and Mary, God loves us all!
And holds us from worldly pall
And raises us in living flame
To the beauty of his name!