Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to the Holy Infant of Atocha
A traditional Catholic novena to the Holy Infant of Atocha for families, distress, and consolation. Traditionally prayed December 17 through December 25.
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About This Novena
Beginning on December 17, this novena asks for consolation, grace, and blessing on families.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for families, distress, consolation, grace, and childlike trust.
Usual timing
December 17 through December 25
Day 1 of 9
The same principal prayer is used each day. Choose the day you are on, pray the main prayer, and mark the day complete when you finish.
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Principal Prayer for Each Day
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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.
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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.
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About this novena
Description
Beginning on December 17, this novena asks for consolation, grace, and blessing on families.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
families, distress, consolation, grace, childlike trust
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for families, distress, consolation, grace, and childlike trust.
Usual timing
December 17 through December 25
Holy Infant of Atocha, devotional figure from Mexico