Devotion to the Infant Jesus of Prague for desperate causes
PRAYER TO BABY JESUS of PRAGUE
for desperate causes
(by Archbishop Janssens of New Orleans)
O very beloved Jesus, who love us tenderly and who form your greatest pleasure in dwelling among us, although I am unworthy of being looked upon by you with love, I also feel drawn to you, because you love to forgive and grant your love.
Many graces and blessings have been obtained from those who have invoked You with confidence, and I, kneeling in spirit before your miraculous Image of Prague, here I lay my heart, with all its questions, its desires, its hopes and especially (exhibit)
I enclose this question in your small, but most merciful Heart. Rule me and dispose of me and my loved ones as your holy will will please, while I know that you do not order anything that is not for our good.
Almighty and lovable Child Jesus, do not abandon us, but bless us, and always protect us. So be it. (Three Glory to the Father).
PRAYER TO THE HOLY CHILD
to implore help in the painful circumstances of life
O eternal splendor of the divine Father, sigh and comfort of believers, Holy Child Jesus, of crowned glory, oh! lower your gaze of kindness on all those who turn to you confidently.
Aim how many calamities and bitterness, how many thorns and pains entwine our exile. Have mercy on those who suffer so much down here! Have mercy on those who mourn for some misfortune: on those who languish and groan on a bed of pain: on those who are made a sign of unjust persecution: on families without bread or without peace: finally pity on all those who, in the various trials of life, trusting in you, they implore your divine help, your heavenly blessings.
O Holy Child Jesus, in you only our soul, find true comfort! You can only expect inner tranquility from you, that peace that cheers and comforts.
Turn, O Jesus, upon us your merciful gaze; show us your divine smile; raise your right rescuer; and then, however bitter the tears of this exile may be, they will turn into a consolation dew!
O Holy Child Jesus, comfort every afflicted heart, and give us all the graces we need. So be it.