July 9, 2010 – Tobit 11-12

Here we continue with some of the story of Tobit and his son. Last we read that Tobias had prayed with Sarah and he was not killed as the 7 other men before him, with the help of Raphael. Now we see the healing of Tobit and the departure of the angel. The part that interests me is where Raphael says that he is the one to read the prayer to the Glory of the Lord. The prayer of Tobit and Sarah, their petitions, where brought to the Lord by an angel. This is what Catholics believe to be possible not only with the angels, but with the saints in Heaven and especially with Mary. We ask them, those we believe are so close to God, to petition Him on our behalf. Here we see the result of those who offer these petitions with a great faith.