Raphael: Communicating with the Archangel for Healing & Creativity (Paperback)

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A social worker finds sudden relief from a mysterious illness.  A confused student discovers her true passion.  A guilt-ridden widow reconnects with her daughter.  These and other true stories, recounted by Richard Webster in Raphael, demonstrate the positive, healing impact this wise and benevolent archangel has had on countless lives.

Whether your pain is physical or emotional, the archangel Raphael - also known as the Divine Physician - can help.  This book offers meditations, rituals, visualizations, amulets, and other practical techniques for contacting the "guardian angel of all humanity."  Raphael can assist with health problems, finding lost or stolen items, recovering from emotional trauma, travel, spiritual guidance, and learning.

About the Author

Richard Webster was born and raised in New Zealand. He has been interested in the psychic world since he was nine years old.  As a teenager, he became involved in hypnotism and later became a professional stage hypnotist.  After school, he worked in the publishing business and purchased a bookstore.  The concept of reincarnation played a significant role in his decision to become a past-life specialist.  Richard has also taught psychic development classes, which are based on many of his books. Richard's first book was published in 1972, fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming an author.  Richard is now the author of over seventy-five titles on New Age subjects.  His best-selling books include Spirit Guides & Angel Guardians and Creative Visualization for Beginners. Richard has appeared on several radio and TV programs in the United States and abroad including guest spots on Hard Copy, WMAQ-TV (Chicago), KTLA-TV (Los Angeles), KSTW-TV (Seattle) and the Mike and Matty Show (ABC). He currently resides in New Zealand with his wife and three children.  He regularly travels the world to give lectures, workshops and to continue his research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738706493
• ISBN-13: 978-0738706498
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #140,926 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem for Both Christians and Pagans, August 8, 2006

By	Queen's Jester (Road Warrior) - See all my reviews

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This book is ideal for anyone who wishes to strengthen his or her connection to the spiritual realm. The writing is excellent. The exercises work. If your mind is clear and your intent is sincere, your heart pure, you will be blessed with the power and the presence of angels.

If you feel spiritually disconnected from whatever God you believe in, read this book. You will not regret it.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Series on Archangels, February 22, 2007

By	El Brujo "Brujo Hechisero" (Lowell, Ma) - See all my reviews

I generally am not a big fan of Llewellyn publishing and all there books on Wicca, and Wiccanizing everything from Brujeria, Hoodoo, Santeria, and Curanderismo, which sadly they have done many times before, and have sold millions of copies to readers who don't know any better and believe any junk they read. But out of all the authors who publish under Llewellyn I give my respects to one of them, Mr. Richard Webster, although I do not like all his books, he has published some good ones.

In his new four book series on Communicating with the Archangels, as a person born and raised in the tradition of Brujeria and Espiritismo most of this knowledge was passed down and taught to me from early childhood, and was part as still is a part of daily life, as breathing and eating. Although most of the subjects on the book deal with Stories as re-told by the author, both personal and stories of others, and rituals, meditations and bringing these powerful forces into your life, I would have to highly recommend all four books, for anyone who is interested in learning and adapting these ancient powerful Supreme Beings into your life.. No matter if you practice Voodoo, Brujeria, Curanderismo, or don't practice any form of religion at all but are a spiritual person looking to bring these positive forces into your life, then read these books, you will not be disappointed. I have to actually say bravo to Llewellyn for publishing these books, and hopefully they keep publishing more books on other traditions without trying to Wiccanize everything.

To begin the series I would start with the book Spirit Guides & Angel Guardians: Contact Your Invisible Helpers, also published by Llewelyn and the author Richard Webster.

From then I would recommend going on to Michael: Communicating with the Archangel for Guidance & Protection.

The second book should be, Raphael: Communicating with the Archangel for Healing & Creativity. Traditionally the Angel of healing as in the Old Testiment there is the story of Raphael healing Sarah and Tobit as they travel to Tobias.

The third book in the series is Gabriel: Communicating with the Archangel for Inspiration & Reconciliation. Although many people will disagree with the order stating that the book on Rafael and Gabriel are mixed, this would depend on tradition. Traditionally Saint Gabriel was the Angel that visited Mary and foretold of her pregnancy with Jesus, as well as to the Shepard Joseph. The reason people will disagree with the order is because they say that Gabriel is the Angel that rules the element of Air, and Communication, which makes sense. But to many traditions he is seen as the Angel that rules Water, as he fortold of the pregnancy of Mary, The Holy Infant child Jesus being in the womb, which is associated with the element of Water. The books work fine in the order they are, but as one studies further, this tradition works well, or can be rearranged, with further study.

The final book in the series, which I have not read yet, is Uriel: Communicating with the Archangel for Transformation & Tranquility. But should also be included in the series. All the books go hand in hand.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Raphael is there for you, February 14, 2007

By	Andrea Morris "Andrea Lyle" (Weeki Wachee, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I began reading this book and was amazed at the information about the Archangel. A friend of mine recommended this book to me. I thought I knew alot about him. I like the way it is written in simple to understand language. I had a personal experience with Raphael while reading this book. I pray to him to help me pass a nursing exam, while I was taking the test there were questions I simply couldn't answer. I was feeling overwhelmed when I couldn't answer alot of the questions. I invoked him before and during my exam. I even worn his colors and had his prayer card with me. I couldn't believe that I did pass my exam. I am thankful and grateful to Raphael and God. He is excellent help to students and people in the medical profession. He helps with creativity, abundance, healing and more. Believe and you will receive too. Also get the other books written by this author, Michael, Gabriel and Uriel. Bring the angels into your life and you will see how blessed you really are. God Bless You!