Infant Jesus of Prague Novena
This novena honors the Infant Jesus of Prague, a beloved devotion celebrating Christ's childhood and His promise: 'The more you honor Me, the more I will bless you.'
Infant Jesus of Prague Novena - Day 1
Infant Jesus of Prague Novena - Day 1
Opening Prayer
O Divine Infant Jesus, I come before Your miraculous image with faith and confidence. You who said, "Let the little children come to me," draw me close to Your Sacred Heart. I place all my needs and intentions in Your tiny, powerful hands.
Trust in Divine Providence
"Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" — Matthew 6:25-26
The Infant Jesus of Prague reminds us that God's providence never fails. In the smallness of a child, infinite power resides. When we trust in the Divine Child, we acknowledge that our Heavenly Father knows our every need before we even ask.
Prayer
O Little Infant Jesus, I place my complete trust in Your Divine Providence. You who hold all creation in Your tiny hands, hold my life and all my concerns. When I am tempted to worry or despair, remind me that You are the Lord of all, and that nothing is impossible for You. Grant me the grace to surrender my anxieties and rest securely in Your loving care. I trust in You, dear Infant Jesus, now and always.
Devotion to the Infant King
O miraculous Infant Jesus, I prostrate myself before You and humbly beg You, through Your miracle-working image, to grant me the grace I so earnestly implore. (Mention your intention silently.)
O Jesus, who said, "Ask and you shall receive," hear my prayer. I place my trust not in myself, but in Your infinite goodness and mercy.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Closing Prayer
O Divine Infant, the more You are honored, the more You bestow Your graces. I thank You for the blessings You have given me and for those yet to come. May I never cease to trust in Your unfailing providence. Blessed be the Infant Jesus of Prague, now and forever. Amen.