Archangel Raziel Prayer for Money? 5 Catholic Prayers for Finances (2026)

Many people search for an Archangel Raziel prayer for money, and the honest Catholic answer may surprise you. Raziel is not an angel named in Scripture or in Catholic tradition. The name comes from Jewish mystical writings, and the Church asks us not to give angels names other than Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. The good news is that you are not left without help: God the Father, St. Joseph, St. Cajetan, St. Jude and your own guardian angel are all ready to hear you.

If you are worried about bills, debt or losing work, this page is for you. Below you’ll find what the Church teaches, five faithful Catholic prayers for finances, and some practical next steps.

Who Is Archangel Raziel?

The name Raziel means something like “secret of God” in Hebrew. It appears in later Jewish mystical literature, above all in a medieval book called the Sefer Raziel (“Book of Raziel”). That book mixes prayers with astrology and magical formulas.

Popular websites and videos say Raziel gave a book of secrets to Adam and Noah, inspired the prophet Daniel, and is the “archangel of money.” None of this is in the Bible. In the Book of Daniel, the angel who explains Daniel’s visions is Gabriel (Daniel 9:21). The idea of an angel of money comes from New Age writing, not from the Church.

What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Angel Names?

Angels are real. The Catechism teaches that their existence is a truth of faith, and that each of us has a guardian angel “from infancy to death” (CCC 328, 336).

Scripture gives us only three angels’ names:

Angel	Meaning	Where in Scripture
Michael	“Who is like God?”	Daniel 10:13; Revelation 12:7
Gabriel	“Strength of God”	Daniel 8:16; Luke 1:26
Raphael	“God heals”	Tobit 12:15

For this reason, the Vatican’s Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy (n. 217) says the practice of giving the holy angels other names should be discouraged. You can read more in Who Are the Three Archangels? and Why Do Archangels’ Names End in “El”?

If you have prayed to Raziel in good faith, don’t be troubled. God knows your heart. The Church simply wants to keep our devotion safe, and away from practices that try to control hidden powers or “manifest” money (CCC 2116–2117).

What Does Jesus Say About Money Worries?

Jesus knew what it was to work for a living. He taught us to ask the Father plainly: “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). The Catechism explains that this petition covers everything we need for life, food, work and home, and asks us to trust the Father’s goodness (CCC 2828–2830).

A few verses later, Jesus says: “Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them” (Matthew 6:26). He ends with a promise: “Seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides” (Matthew 6:33).

That is the Catholic way to pray about money: honestly, with trust, and without making money our master (CCC 2113).

5 Catholic Prayers for Finances

1. Prayer of Trust to God the Father (Original Prayer)

Heavenly Father, you know what I need before I ask.
You feed the birds of the air and clothe the lilies of the field.
Look kindly on me and on my family in this time of need.
Give us this day our daily bread,
the work we need, and a safe home.
Free me from worry and from the love of money,
and teach me to seek first your kingdom.
I trust in you.
Amen.

2. The Memorare to St. Joseph

St. Joseph provided for Jesus and Mary by the work of his hands. He is the patron of workers, fathers and families. See also our prayers to St. Joseph for work and for selling a house.

Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who implored your help
and sought your intercession was left unassisted.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you and beg your protection.
Despise not my petition, O foster father of the Redeemer,
but in your goodness hear and answer me.
Amen.

3. Prayer to St. Cajetan for Work and Provision (Original Prayer)

St. Cajetan (1480–1547) was an Italian priest who founded a religious order and cared for the poor. Catholics, especially in Latin America, honor him as the patron of job seekers. Read more in our article on praying to St. Cajetan.

St. Cajetan, friend of the poor,
you trusted completely in God’s providence.
Pray for me as I look for work and struggle to pay what I owe.
Ask the Lord to open the right door for me,
and to give me patience and courage while I wait.
Amen.

4. Prayer to St. Jude in Urgent Need (Original Prayer)

When a bill is due tomorrow and there seems to be no way out, many Catholics turn to St. Jude, the apostle of hopeless cases. For more, see our prayer to St. Jude for urgent financial help.

St. Jude, faithful apostle of Jesus,
you know how heavy this burden is for me.
Please pray for me in this urgent need.
Ask Jesus to send help in his time and in his way,
and keep me from despair.
Amen.

5. Angel of God (Prayer to Your Guardian Angel)

You don’t need a special “money angel.” God has already given you a guardian angel to guide and protect you every day (CCC 336).

Angel of God, my guardian dear,
to whom God’s love commits me here,
ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.

The Prayer for Money Shared on This Page

Readers have prayed the prayer below on this page for years. Its requests are good and humble: daily bread, health, safety and spiritual insight. Following the Church’s guidance, you can simply address it to God alone, and ask your guardian angel to carry it to him.

A Prayer for Good and Proper Finances

Dear God,
I pray to you and your beloved Archangel Raziel
that you will please bless my family and me with good and proper finances.
Please bless my family and me with good and proper finances on a regular basis.
Please do not let me and my family go hungry and on the verge of poverty.
Teach me how I will be able to manifest wealth to improve my financial situation.
Help me and my family to gain better spiritual insight.
Keep us safe and healthy as we walk our life’s path.
Amen.

Practical Steps While You Pray

God often answers prayer through people. While you pray, take one small step:

1. Talk to your parish. Many parishes have a St. Vincent de Paul Society conference or a fund to help with rent, utilities and food.
2. Contact Catholic Charities in your diocese for help with emergencies, budgeting or job training.
3. Make a simple budget with a trusted friend or family member, and list what you owe in order of urgency.
4. Keep giving what you can, even a little. Generosity guards the heart against fear (CCC 2544–2547).
5. Keep Sunday. Going to Mass in a hard week reminds us that our worth does not come from money.

Many readers have also found comfort in our St. Matthew prayer for financial help.

You Are Not Alone

Reading the comments on this page, we see families without work, parents trying to feed their children, and people afraid of debt. Please know that God sees every one of these needs. “My God in turn will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

Bring your worries to him today, ask the saints to pray with you, and don’t be afraid to ask your parish for help.