Infant_of_Prague

Jesus, You said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.” Through the intercession of Mary, Your holy Mother, I knock, I seek. I ask that my prayer be granted. (Mention your request.)

Jesus, You said, “All that you ask of the Father in My name, He will grant you.” Through the intercession of Mary, Your holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Your Father in Your name that my prayer be granted. (Mention your request.)

Jesus, You said. “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass.” Through the intercession of Mary, Your holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. (Mention your request.)

A brief history...

This devotion took origin in the heart of St. Teresa of Avila (+1582) and of St. John of the Cross (+1591) who handed it over to the Carmelite Order as a spiritual treasure.

In 1624 this devotion was revived in the Carmel of Prague where it grew in a Teresian atmosphere. In their chapel the Carmelites of Prague venerated a statue of the Infant Jesus and used to meditate on the words of Jesus: "Unless you become like one of these little childern you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven."

From the beginnig onwards many favours and graces were received which brought thousands of other people to this statue of the Infant Jesus. Thus a chain of love was being formed which spread all over the world with its name taken from the place of its origin.

FIRST DAY

O! Sweet Child Jesus, here at Your feet is a soul that, conscious of its nothingness, turns to You, who are all. I have so much need of Your help. Look on me, O! Jesus, with love and since You are all powerful, help me in my poverty.

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy.

SECOND DAY

O Splendour of the heavenly Father, in whose face shines the light of the divinity, I adore You profoundly and I confess You as the true Son of the living God. I offer You, O Lord, the humble homage of all my being. Grant that I may never separate myself from You, my highest good.

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy.

FOURTH DAY

O Child Jesus, whose forehead is adorned with a crown, I accept You as my absolute sovereign. I do not wish to serve any longer the evil one, my passions or sin. Reign, O Jesus over this poor heart and make it all Yours for ever.

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy.

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THIRD DAY

O Holy Child Jesus, in gazing upon Your countenance, from which comes the most beautiful of smiles, I feel myself filled with a lively trust. Yes, I hope for all from Your goodness. Shed, O Jesus, on me and on those dear to me Your smile of grace and I will praise Your infinite mercy.

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy.

FIFTH DAY

I gize upon You, O Most Sweet Redeemer, dressed in a mantle of purple. It is Your royal attire. How it speaks to me of blood! That Blood which You have shed solely on my account. Grant, O Child Jesus that I may respond to Your great sacrifice and not refuse, when You offer me some difficulty, to suffer with You and for You.

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy.

SIXTH DAY

O Most Lovable Child, in contemplating You as You sustain the world, my heart fills with joy. Among the innumerable beings that You sustain I also am one. You look on me, uphold me at every instant and guard me as Your own. Look after, O Jesus, this humble being and help it in its many necessities

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy.
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SEVENTH DAY

On Your breast, O Child Jesus, shines a Cross. It is the standard of our redemption. I also, O Divine Saviour, have my cross, that, although light, very often weighs me down. Help me to bear it and may the carrying of it be fruitful. You well know weak and worthless I am.

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy.

EIGHTH DAY

Together with the cross, I see on Your breast, O Child Jesus, a little golden heart. It is the image of Your heart, which is truly golden on account of its infinite tenderness. You are the true friend, that generously gives Himself, even immolates Himself, for the one He loves. Continue to pour out on me, O Jesus, the enthusiasm which Your love inspires and teach me to respond always to Your great love.

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy.

NINTH DAY

How many blessings, O Little Child has Your almighty right hand poured out on those who honour You and call upon You. Bless me also, O Child Jesus, my soul, my body and my interests. Bless and help me in my necessities, and grant me what I now desire. Listen with compassion to my prayers and I will bless Your Holy Name every day

"Our Father...", "Hail Mary..." and
"Glory Be to the Father..."

Be Your Divine Infancy, O! Jesus, grant me the the
grace that I now ask (express it) if it is
according to Your will and for my true good.
Do not look upon my unworthiness, but rather
on my faith and show me Your infinite mercy..

Hymn of the most holy name of Jesus:

O, Jesus, it is sweet to remember
You, true joy of the heart,
but sweeter than honey, than
anything is your presence.
It is the most delighful song,
the most joyous to the ear;
itis the sweetest thought,
Jesus, Son of Got.

Hope of the repentent,
benignwith him who ask,
good with him who seeks,
how could one describe finding You?
The spoken word cannot describe,
nor the written word express,
only he who has experienced can
believe what it is to love Jesus.
O Jesus, be our joy and
one day be our eternal rest;
in You is our glory
now and forever.
Amen.

V/ Blessed be the name of the Lord.
R/ Now and forever.

Prayer:
O God, who has appointed Your only
begotten Son as Saviour of the human race,
and wished that He be called Jesus,
grant us to be able one day, to contemplate
Him face to face in Heaven whose
Holy Name we venerate on earth.
Amen.