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THE LITTLE ROSARY OF THE INFANT JESUS
The origin of this devotion due to the Zeal of the Venerable Sr. Margaret of the Blessed Sacrament, religious of Carmel, who died in the ordour of sanctity of beauce (France), the 26th of May 1648 aged 29 years.
This worthy servant of St. Theresa is celebrated for her devotion towards the Divine Infant. Inspired from on high, she made a Rosary Composed of three. Our Fathers, in honour of the Holy Family, and twelve Hail Mary’s in memory of the twelve years of the Childhood of Jesus.
HOW TO SAY IT
The rosary is composed of three our fathers, to honour the Holy family, Twelve Hail Mary’s in memory of the twelve years of the Saviour’s Childhood, and three Glorias in honour of the Holy Trinity Eachof the Paters is preceded by these words. “ And the Word was made Flesh” and First Ave only by these words: “And the word was made flesh, and dwelt amongst us”, and each of the Glorias by these words: “Holy Child Jesus, bless Us and grant us our petitions”.
The Mysteries of the Holy Childhood which are to be said before each Ave.
1.The incarnationHail Mary etc.
2.The Visitation“
3.The Nativity“
4.The Adoration of the Shepherds“
5.The Circumcision“
6.The Adoration of the Wise Men“
7.The Presentation“
8.The Fight into Egypt“
9.The Sojourn in Egypt“
10.The Return from Egypt“
11.The life of Jesus at Nazareth“
12.Jesus in the midst of the Doctors“
PRAYER
Holy child Jesus, whose omnipotence is manifestedin a wonderful manner and whose miraculous hand is raised in benediction, fill us with all blessings, graciously deign to hear all who call upon thee with confidence. Amen
LITANY OF THE MIRACULOUS INFANT JESUS
(For private Devotion Only)
Lord, have mercy,
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven have mercy on us
God the Son redeemer of the world “
God the Holy Spirit “
O Miraculous Infant Jesus “
Infant Jesus, true God and Lord “
Infant Jesus, whose omnipotence is
Manifested in a wonderful manner “
Infant Jesus, whose wisdom
Searches our harts and souls, “
Infant Jesus, whose providence leads
Us to our last end and destiny “
Infant Jesus, whose truth enlightens
The darkness of our hearts “
Infant Jesus, whose generousity
Enriches our poverty, have mercy on us
Infant Jesus, whose friendship
Consoles the afflicted
Infant Jesus , whose mercy forgives our sins “
Infant Jesus, whose strength invigorates us “
Infant Jesus, whose power turns away all evils “
Infant Jesus, whose justice deters us from sin “
Infant Jesus, whose power conquers hell “
Infant Jesus, whose lovely countenance
Attracts our hearts “
Infant Jesus, whose greatness holds
The universe in its hand “
Infant Jesus, whose love-inflamed hart
Kindles our cold heart “
Infant Jesus, whose miraculous hand raised in
Benediction fills us with all blessings “
Infant Jesus, whose sweet and holy
Name rejoices the harts of the faithful “
Infant Jesus, whose glory fills the whole world “
Be merciful, spares us O Jesus.
Be merciful, graciously hear us. O Jesus.
From all evil, Deliver us, on jesus
From all sin “
From all distrust of Thy infinity goodness, “
From all doubts against Thy power of miracles “
From all lukewarmness in Thy veneration “
From evils and misfortunes, “
Through the intercession of Mary Thy Virgin Mother,
and Joseph, Thy foster father, “
We beceech Thee, hear us,
That Thou wouldst pardon us. “
That Thou wouldst preserve and increase in us
Love and devotion to Thy sacred infancy, “
That Thou wouldst never withdraw
Thy miraculous hand form us. “
That Thou wouldst keep us mindful of
Thy numberless benefits, “
That Thou wouldst inflame us more & more with
Love for Thy Sacred Heart,
That Thou wouldst graciously design to hear all who
Call upon Thee with confidence, “
That Thou wouldst preserve
Our country in peace. “
That Thou wouldst free us from all
Impending ecils, Deliver us, O Jesus.
That Thou wouldst give eternal life to
All who act generously toward Thee, “
That Thou wouldst pronounce a merciful
Sentence on us at the Judgment, “
That Thou wouldst in Thy miraculous image
Remain our consoling refuge,
Jesus, son of God and of Mary,
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the
World, Spare us, O Jesus,
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the
World, Graciously hear us, O Jesus,
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.
Our Father, etc.
LET US PRAY
O miraculous infant Jesus, prostrate before Thy sacred image, we beseech Thee to cast a merciful look on our troubled hearts. Let Thy tender Heart, so inclined to pity, be softened at our prayers, and grant us that grace for which we ardently implore Thee. Take from us all affliction and despair, all trials and misfortunes with which we are laden. For thy sacred infancy”s sake hear our prayers and send us consolation and aid, that we may praise Thee, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
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