Prayer for Safe Travels

June 3, 2022
Author: Hannah DeVivo

Peace be with you!

It's Summer time here in the US, and that means many people are traveling! Let's take a moment to pray for those traveling by road, air, or boat.

Prayer to Saint Raphael the Archangel:

Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the "medicine of God" I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor (mention your intention), and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Motorist’s Prayer to St. Christopher:

Grant me, O Lord, a steady hand and watchful eye, that no one shall be hurt as I pass by. You gave life; I pray no act of mine, may take away or mar that gift of Thine. Shelter those, dear Lord, who bear my company, from the evils of fire and all calamity. Teach me to use my car for others' need; nor miss through love of undue speed the beauty of the world; that thus I may, with joy and courtesy go on my way. Saint Christopher, holy patron of travelers, protect me and lead me safely to my destiny. Amen.

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