Novena to the Infant Jesus
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Prayer-Book for Religious, compiled by F. X. Lasance, 1914Source and notes
Source
| Printed in | Prayer-Book for Religious: A Complete Manual of Prayers and Devotions for the Use of the Members of All Religious Communities |
|---|---|
| Imprint | New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, Benziger Brothers, 1914 |
| Pages | pp. 1001–1002 |
| Scan | leaf 1012, leaf 1013 of the Internet Archive copy |
| Approval | Nihil Obstat, Remy Lafort, Censor Librorum; Imprimatur, ✠ John M. Farley, Archbishop of New York, May 16, 1904 Title page dated 1914 |
| Rights | Public domain in the United States. |
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Day 1
PRAYER TO THE HOLY CHILD.
O CHILD Jesus, I have recourse to Thee; by Thy holy Mother, I implore Thy assistance in this necessity (here mention your request), for I firmly believe that Thy divinity can assist me. I confidently hope to obtain Thy holy grace. I love Thee with my whole heart and my whole soul. I am heartily sorry for my sins, and I entreat of Thee, O good Jesus, to give me strength to overcome my evil passions. I make the resolution of never again offending Thee, and I resolve to suffer everything rather than displease Thee. Henceforth I wish to serve Thee faithfully. For the love of Thee, O divine Child! I will love my neighbor as myself. O Jesus, omnipotent Child, I again implore Thy assistance on this occasion (mention it). Grant that I may possess Thee eternally, with Mary and Joseph, and adore Thee with the angels and saints in heaven. Amen.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY.
To be said before a representation of the Holy Family.
O MOST loving Jesus, Who by Thy sublime and beautiful virtues of humility, obedience, poverty, modesty, charity, patience, and gentleness, and by the example of Thy domestic life, didst bless with peace and happiness the family which Thou didst choose on earth, in Thy clemency look down upon this household, humbly prostrate before Thee and imploring Thy mercy. Remember that this family belongs to Thee; for to Thee we have in a special way dedicated and devoted ourselves. Look upon us in Thy loving-kindness, preserve us from danger; give us help in time of need; and grant us the grace to persevere to the end in the imitation of Thy Holy Family; that having revered Thee and loved Thee faithfully on earth, we may bless and praise Thee eternally in heaven. O Mary, most sweet Mother, to thy intercession we have recourse, knowing that thy Divine Son will hear thy prayers. And do thou, O glorious Patriarch, St. Joseph, assist us by thy powerful mediation, and offer, by the hands of Mary, our prayers to Jesus. Amen.