Novena to the Holy Name of Jesus – A Powerful 9-Day Prayer
When to Pray This Novena
This beautiful Novena to the Holy Name of Jesus is traditionally prayed from December 26th to January 3rd, in preparation for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus on January 3rd. This devotion invites us to honor the most sacred and powerful Name in all creation—the Name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.
To pray this novena is to call upon the mercy, strength, and divine protection found in His Name, which is “above every name” (Philippians 2:9).
The Power of His Name
Catholics throughout the centuries have held great reverence for the Name of Jesus. It is a name that drives away fear, defeats evil, brings comfort in sorrow, and fills the heart with peace.
“At the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.”
— Philippians 2:10
🙏 Novena Prayer in Honor of the Holy Name of Jesus
To be prayed daily from December 26 to January 3.
O merciful Jesus!
Who didst in Thine early infancy commence Thine office of Saviour,
by shedding Thy precious Blood,
and assuming for us that Name which is above all names;
we thank Thee for such early proofs of Thine infinite love;
we venerate Thy sacred Name,
in union with the profound respect of the Angel who first announced it to the earth,
and unite our affections to the sentiments of tender devotion
which the adorable Name of Jesus has in all ages
enkindled in the hearts of Thy servants.
Animated with a firm faith in Thine unerring word,
and penetrated with confidence in Thy mercy,
we now most humbly remind Thee of the promise Thou hast made,
that when two or three should assemble in Thy Name,
Thou Thyself wouldst be in the midst of them.
Come, then, into the midst of us, most amiable Jesus!
For it is in Thy Sacred Name we are here assembled.
Come into our hearts,
that Thy Holy Spirit may pray in and by us;
and mercifully grant us, through that adorable Name,
which is the joy of heaven,
the terror of hell,
the consolation of the afflicted,
and the solid ground of our unlimited confidence,
all the petitions we make in this Novena.
O Blessed Mother of our Redeemer;
who didst participate so deeply in the sufferings of thy dear Son,
when He shed His sacred Blood,
and assumed for us the Name of Jesus;
obtain for us through that adorable Name,
the favors we petition in this Novena.
Beg, also,
that the most ardent love may imprint on our hearts that sacred Name,
that it may be always in our minds,
and frequently on our lips;
that it may be our defence in temptations,
and our refuge in danger, during our lives,
and our consolation and support in the hour of death.
Amen.
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