Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to the Holy Face
A traditional Catholic novena to the Holy Face for reparation, consolation, and mercy. Traditionally prayed Any time.
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About This Novena
The Holy Face devotion is deeply reparative. It looks upon Christ not just for comfort, but for pardon, obedience, and the rescue of souls, especially sinners and the dying.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for reparation, consolation, mercy, and endurance in suffering.
Usual timing
Any time
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Day 1: Present Ourselves Before Thy Face
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Begin by presenting yourself before the adorable Face of Jesus.
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Opening Prayer
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O Lord Jesus Christ, in presenting ourselves before Thine adorable Face, to ask of Thee the graces of which we stand in most need, we beseech Thee above all, to grant us that interior disposition of never refusing at any time what Thou requirest of us by Thy holy commandments and divine inspirations. Amen.
O Good Jesus, who hadst said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you," grant us O Lord, that faith which obtains all, or supply in us what may be deficient; grant us, by the pure effect of Thy charity, and for Thine eternal glory, the graces which we need and which we look from Thine infinite mercy. Amen.
Be merciful to us, O my God, and reject not our prayers, when amid our afflictions, we call upon Thy Holy Name and seek with love and confidence Thine adorable Face. Amen.
O Almighty and Eternal God, look upon the Face of Thy Son Jesus. We present It to Thee with confidence to implore Thy pardon. The All-Merciful Advocate opens His mouth to plead our cause; hearken to His cries, behold His tears, O God, and through His infinite merits, hearken to Him when He intercedes for us poor miserable sinners. Amen.
Adorable Face of Jesus, my only love, my light, and my life, grant that I may know Thee, love Thee and serve Thee alone, that I may live with Thee, of Thee, by Thee and for Thee. Amen.
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the adorable Face of Thy Beloved Son for the honor and glory of Thy Name, for the conversion of sinners and the salvation of the dying.
O Divine Jesus, through Thy Face and Name, save us. Our hope is in the virtue of Thy Holy Name.
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About this novena
Description
The Holy Face devotion is deeply reparative. It looks upon Christ not just for comfort, but for pardon, obedience, and the rescue of souls, especially sinners and the dying.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
reparation, consolation, mercy, endurance in suffering
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for reparation, consolation, mercy, and endurance in suffering.
Usual timing
Any time
The Veil of Saint Veronica, El Greco