A very effective prayer to implore graces 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.