Traditional Catholic Novena

Novena to the Holy Infant of Atocha

Prayed for help in distress, family sanctification, consolation, grace, and childlike trust in Christ.

Holy Infant of Atocha is traditionally invoked as patron of families, distress, consolation, grace, childlike trust.

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Figure of the Holy Infant of Atocha from Mexico

Holy Infant of Atocha, devotional figure from Mexico

Pray This Novena

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Begin the novena now, move one day at a time, and come back here whenever you are ready for the next day.

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Day 1 of 9

The same principal prayer is used each day. Choose the day you are on, pray the main prayer below, and mark the day complete when you finish.

Private intention

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Day 1

Pray the principal prayer below for this day of the novena.

Principal Prayer for Each Day

Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.

Gracious Infant of Atocha, Infant of a thousand wonders, I salute You and glorify You and offer this novena in memory of Your tender love shown through the Holy Family. Look favorably upon this request and grant that which I humbly seek.

Pause here for your need.

O Miraculous Infant of Atocha, cast Your merciful look upon my troubled heart. Take from me all affliction and despair, all trials and misfortunes with which I am laden. For the sake of Your Sacred Infancy, send me consolation, aid, and grace.

Holy Infant of Atocha, sanctify families, strengthen homes in love and fidelity, and hear my prayer. Amen.

Often said for

familiesdistressconsolationgracechildlike trust