Dean kinane, diocese of cashel tipperary, ireland, 1890. While devotion to the holy face of jesus has always existed in some form or another, these revelations and miraculous occurrences lead to this special devotion being established by pope leo xiii in 1885 as an archconfraternity. May 22, 2017 the chaplet of the holy face of jesus is a favorite of cardinal burkes, especially in times of intense spiritual warfare, which we all understand we face at this moment in time. This devotion the holy face of jesus so inspired st therese that she took the title. Through fasting and prayer, the holy spirit can transform your life personally and god can speak to you in new and dynamic ways. The first medal of the holy face was offered to pope pius xii who approved the devotion and the medal.
Tuesdays and eucharistic devotion a visit to the blessed sacrament on a tuesday in a spirit of reparation to the holy face bestows particular graces. This prayer to the holy face of jesus was written by ven. The holy face of jesus is a title for specific images which some catholics believe to be miraculouslyformed representations of the face of jesus christ. Holy face prayer of st john paul catholic devotions. Peter, carmelite nun of tours, france, in favor of those who honor his holy face. Through the devotion to the holy face, so many miracles were worked in the parlor of leo. Theresa of the child jesus prayer for vocations saint faustina kowalskas healing prayer. The holy face devotion our lord jesus christ anf articles. Mar 08, 2020 mother teresa of calcutta blessed virgin mary byssus catholic christmas contemplative prayer devotion the the holy face of jesus devotion to the holy face devotion to the holy face of jesus discalced carmelite nuns divine mercy easter epiphany eucharistic face of christ ewtn face of christ face of god face of jesus face of mercy faith holy face.
This devotion, as detailed in the book the golden arrow, is a devotion to our lord in reparation for the many blasphemies. He hung a large picture of the holy face in his parlor, before which burned a lamp with holy oil. The golden arrow book the holy face by my holy face you. Category archive for tuesday devotion the holy face. How to pray holy face chaplet for the triumph of his holy church. Below are links to our holy face pamphlet offered in many languages which immaculate heart of mary apostolate sends out with all blessed holy face crosses and chaplets. The holy face of jesus devotion is a heaven revealed remedy for the ills of our times. The devotion to the passion of our lord jesus christ and particularly to his holy face is one of the oldest in the christian tradition. The golden arrow is an important prayer that jesus gave to sister mary of st. Peter, an archconfraternity of the holy face was established in tours, france, 1884. A visit to the blessed sacrament on a tuesday in a spirit of reparation to the holy face bestows particular graces. We will also often post other items of interest, including upcoming events and important dates. Home prayers and devotions how to pray the holy face chaplet for the triumph of his holy church.
The treasure of the holy face of jesus holy face devotion, holy hour, mass, occasional prayers and holy face programs included in this pocket size book. It is the central prayer in the devotion to the holy face. We offer a free blessed holy face chaplet pictured below that can be used with this devotion. Our lord refers here to the work of reparation to the holy face, which he revealed is. You may also mail your request to the postal address below, however please do not send requests through the website and postal mail at. Through the devotion to the holy face, so many miracles were. The novena is also available in booklet form see materials. A copy of this blessed medal can be obtained free from address at end. Apr 04, 2020 available in pdf format at holy face devotion. Devotion to the holy face holy face books holy face. The holy face was a continual call to her to suffer so that she might resemble jesus. Posted on february 12, 2020 february 12, 2020 by virgo sacrata how to pray the holy face chaplet for the triumph of his holy church this salutary reparation to the holy face of jesus is a divine work, destined to save modern society. Chaplet of the holy face of jesus trinity road, llc.
For a free missionary medal and prayer card, see below. It well reflects his great humility and love of god. To promote this devotion, the holy face association was established in montreal, canada on may 26, 1976. How to pray the chaplet of the holy face of jesus roman. Devotion to the holy face illumina domine blog devotion. The our lady of the holy face chaplet features 18 photo illustrations of the blessed virgin marys apparitions and icons from various countries on 9 large our father beads, highlighted by the image from the shroud of turin as the centerpiece and crowned with the holy trinity crucifix.
This venerable devotion was practiced by such great saints, such as st. Download devotion to the holy face of jesus booklet pdf. Peter i salute thee, i adore thee and i love thee, o adorable face of jesus, my. A pamphlet on the history of the devotion to the holy face of jesus. The chaplet is said for the triumph of his holy church, and the downfall of her enemies. The chaplet of the holy face is a chaplet of reparation composed of a cross, 39 beads 6 large and 33. The goal of this apostolate is reparation to god father, son and holy spirit through contemplative devotion to the holy face of jesus. Holy face of jesus pamphlet history catholic church spirituality. This devotion, as detailed in the book the golden arrow, is a devotion to our lord in reparation for the many blasphemies and outrages. These prayers are to be said on sundays and holy days of obligation, publicly if possible, and preferably before the blessed sacrament or before the picture of the holy face. Devotion to the holy face kindle edition by lester, mary. Catholic devotion to the holy face of our lord jesus christ, distributing information, prayer cards, medals available from. As her sister celine said of her later, this devotion was the burning inspiration of the saints life. From the 12th century on, the devotion began to revolve around the veil of veronica, held to be the cloth veronica gave to our lord to wipe his face.
A copy of this blessed medal can be obtained free from address at end tuesdays and eucharistic devotion to the holy face. Holy face devotion devotion to the holy face of jesus. Shop for devotion to the holy face at and support the ongoing mission of mother angelica. To request a free blessed chaplet, please go to our orders page. The chaplet of the holy face is to honor the 5 wounds of our lord jesus christ, and to ask of god for his triumph of his holy church and the downfall of her enemies. Love for our saviors holy face goes all the way back to biblical times, most notably when he left an. The carmelite auxiliary is dedicated to supporting and spreading the devotion to the holy face of jesus. Dear lord, through the sorrowful and immaculate heart of mary, i we offer thee these prayers in. Revelations of the holy face of jesus fatima center. When we think of someone we love, we think of that persons face because it is. It has been found on land and sea, and never has it been heard that a prisoner of war. Oct, 2012 powerful adoration of the holy face of jesus, the golden arrow prayer. Devotion to the holy face was revealed by jesus to sr. Leo dupont pictured above, a great champion for devotion to our lords holy face in the 19th century.
The main request our lord made to sister pierre was for an association to do reparation for the sin of blasphemy. Pope john paul ii asked for an international congress for studying the words on the holy face medal and devotion to the holy face as a preparation for the millenium, which he later placed under the radiant sign of the face of christ. Devotion to the holy face was revealed by jesus to sr marie of st peter 18161848 a carmelite nun of tours in france. Devotion to the holy face of christ is of ancient origin, reaching back to the fourth century and before. Peter, received a series of revelations from our lord about a powerful devotion he wished to be established worldwidethe devotion to his holy face. This devotion, as detailed in the book the golden arrow, is a devotion to our lord in reparation for the many blasphemies and outrages he endures and for the triumph of the catholic church over her enemies. Devotion to the holy face kindle edition by lester, mary frances. The benefits of meditation on the holy face of jesus. Powerful adoration of the holy face of jesus, the golden.
At tours, france, she received this devotion from our lord 1 to fight communism, 2 to make reparation, 3 to be an unfailing tool of prayer. Holy face pamphlets in multiple languages the holy face devotion. His holy face ministry is a nonprofit ministry dedicated to the spreading of the holy face devotion. Holy face of jesus pamphlet history free download as word doc. Feel free to distribute these pamphlets as you wish to help spread the holy face. In union with the carmelites of georgetown who also promulgate this devotion, the auxiliary works diligently to assist the monastery in making holy face chaplets out of brown nylon chord. For other texts and ebooks, you may access the list of free ebooks arranged by title, the list. The medal of the holy face of jesus was made by bl. Holy face association devotion to the holy face of jesus christ. To the holy face of our blessed lord to jesus christ. These prayers are to be said on sundays and holy days of obligation, publicly if possible, and preferably before the blessed. A copy of this blessed medal can be obtained free from address at end tuesdays and eucharistic devotion to the holy face as noted above, a visit to the blessed sacrament on a tuesday in a spirit of reparation to the holy face bestows special graces. The oratory of the holy face is a roman catholic prayer oratory in tours france. Charles mcguire devotion to the holy face duration.
Peter 18161848 on devotion to the holy face of jesus. This parlor, which became an oratory with the bishops permission, received countless visitors. Theresa of the child jesus prayer for vocations saint faustina kowalskas healing prayer prayer to our lady of seven sorrows. This salutary reparation to the holy face of jesus is a divine work, destined to save modern society. In this show, veronica explains why this particular devotion is so critical for our current crisis, and how it came into being in its current form. On april 17th, 1958, he declared the tuesday before ash wednesday shrove tuesday as the feast of the holy face of jesus. Below are links to our holy face pamphlet offered in many languages which. How to pray holy face chaplet for the triumph of his holy. It has been found on land and sea, and never has it been heard that a prisoner of war wearing this badge of salvation has been executed. The chaplet of the holy face has for its object the honouring of the five senses of our lord jesus christ. I firmly wish that my face reflecting the intimate pains. Devotion to the holy face ewtn religious catalogue. As revealed to mother pierina, tuesday is a day of reparation to the holy face, particularly before the blessed sacrament. Prayers of devotion to the holy face of jesus are a special way to honor our lord and make reparation for all the blasphemies insulting or disrespectful thoughts or behavior he has endured over the centuries since his passion at calvary.
The chaplet of the holy face of jesus during the 1840s in tours, france, a carmelite nun, sr. The very first holy face medal was offered to our glorious pontiff, pope pius xii. Devotion to the holy face is like the devotions to christs childhood and five wounds. The image obtained from the shroud of turin is associated with a specific medal worn by some roman catholics and is also one of the catholic devotions to christ. Holy face pamphlets the holy face of jesus from the image of veronicas veil the veil is kept in st. Click here for more information on the holy face devotion, and find a pdf of the novena. God, and through the merits of his holy face, hearken to him when he intercedes for. For countries outside the european union, if you wish to receive a free medal and information please contact the holy face association canadausa. Were my justice not restrained by my mercy, it would instantly crush the guilty. This devotion is to have the twofold purpose of reparation for. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
She saw how its recitation caused torrents of graces to stream for the conversion of sinners. We belong to the holy roman catholic church and in complete obedience to the pope. In union with the carmelites of georgetown who also promulgate this devotion, the auxiliary works diligently to assist the monastery in making holy face. The benefits of meditation on the holy face of jesus onepeterfive. To understand how this devotion came about and the miracles associated with it, see our timeline page as well. This venerable devotion was practiced by such great saints as st.
This site introduces the devotion in honour of the holy face of our lord jesus christ. Michael voithofer and robert faulhaber talk about the holy face image. You cannot comprehend the malice of this sin, the novice reported our lord saying. Fasting and prayer can also work on a much grander scale. Specifically, this devotion is the divine tool given by god to defeat. Gazing upon the face of christ crucified unites us with all his sorrows, love and total abandonment. The holy face devotion hli human life international ireland. The golden arrow holy face devotion catholic tradition. Thereses love for the holy face was constantly surfacing in her poems and prayers, and she composed a consecration to the holy face for her novices in which the desire to save souls and remain hidden is again expressed. I do not know whether i am free to do so because i am entirely consecrated as a. The whole world then got aquainted with this special object of favors and devotion.
These are special prayers to the holy face devotion. St therese says, the just will recognize him not only by the cross symbol of salvation, which will precede his coming, but more exactly, by his face, which will shine on the last day. Below, you will find our most recent 2014 newsletter, in addition to several others prior to it. It is the site where devotions to the holy face of jesus started in tours by venerable leo dupont based on messages reported by sister marie of st. The holy face by my holy face you will work marvels. Thereses devotion to the holy face has become known, this devotion has spread worldwide. The holy face devotion hli human life international.
Devotion to the holy face of jesus booklet human life. This novena prayer may be said at any time, but especially in the nine days leading up to the feast of the holy face on shrove tuesday i. All remaining information on the holy face devotion, including information on how to obtain a holy face cross and chaplet to assist with this devotion, are available via the menu above. This is accomplished through the diffusion of holy face pictures, leaflets and medals throughout the world. Medals, books and other materials on the holy face devotion may be purchased from our sister site cenacle catholic books. You may also mail your request to the postal address below, however please do not send requests through the website and postal mail at the same time. Holy face devotion is approved by the vatican daily preparatory prayer o most holy and blessed trinity, through the intercession of holy mary, whose soul was pierced through by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her divine son. May the most holy, most sacred, most adorable, most incomprehensible and unutterable name of god be always. According to scripture, personal experience and observation, we are convinced that when gods people fast with a proper biblical motive seeking gods face. Aug 05, 2015 the work of reparation defenders of the holy name devotions which are expressions of true devotion are the foundation of every catholic home. Powerful adoration of the holy face of jesus, the golden arrow prayer. Devotions to the holy face booklet 1890 the holy face devotion.