The holy face devotion hli human life international ireland. It is a prayer of reparation in praise of the holy name of god. The first medal of the holy face was offered to pope pius xii who approved the devotion and the medal. Devotion to the holy face was revealed by jesus to sr marie of st peter 18161848 a carmelite nun of tours in france. 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 the holy face of jesus so inspired st therese that she took the title. Tell them that, on the contrary, it will be completed and increased. 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. Known as the holy man of tours, he was one of the most zealous promoters of our lords request for reparation and devotion to the holy face.
On april 17th, 1958, he declared the tuesday before ash wednesday shrove tuesday as the feast of the holy face of jesus. As revealed to mother pierina, tuesday is a day of reparation to the holy face, particularly before the blessed sacrament. This devotion is to have the twofold purpose of reparation for. This is accomplished through the diffusion of holy face pictures, leaflets and medals throughout the. Its always under the top video is always under the top video is the post with all the the post with all the information. It is said for the triumph of his holy church, and the downfall of her enemies. Leo dupont pictured above, a great champion for devotion to our lords holy face in the 19th century.
The novena is also available in booklet form see materials. Peter, carmelite nun of tours, france, in favor of those who honor his holy face. 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. Download the booklet to the holy face of jesus and the nine day novena in pdf format for viewing offline or printing. This devotion originated with the sacred image of our lord that miraculously appeared on st. To promote this devotion, the holy face association was established in montreal, canada on may 26, 1976. Tuesday devotion to the holy face the lord also requested that his holy face be honoured each tuesday and especially on shrove tuesday, the tuesday before ash wednesday which marks the start of lent. Chaplet of saint raphael archangel chaplet of saint rita. It could be that some souls fear that the devotion and worship of my holy face will diminish those of my heart. The life of leo dupont 17971876, apostle of the holy face devotion scallan, dorothy on. Category archive for tuesday devotion the holy face.
The chaplet of the holy face is a chaplet of reparation composed of a cross, 39 beads 6 large and 33. The golden arrow book the holy face by my holy face you. 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 holy face devotion our lord jesus christ anf articles. A man named leo dupont began this devotion privately and miracles began to occur over the course of 30 years attributed to the devotion to the holy face of jesus. A visit to the blessed sacrament on a tuesday in a spirit of reparation to the holy face bestows particular graces. He hung a large picture of the holy face in his parlor, before which burned a lamp with holy oil.
Holy face devotion devotion to the holy face of jesus. Gazing upon the face of christ crucified unites us with all his sorrows, love and total abandonment. Steve jalsevac interviews patrick mccrystal about their very successful holy face of jesus program. Chaplet of the holy face prayer rosary and chaplets. Eventually it was investigated by the church and approved by pope leo xiii in 1885.
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. Marie of st peter, a carmelite nun of tours, in 1843. Click here for more information on the holy face devotion, and find a pdf of the novena. The chaplet of the holy face of jesus during the 1840s in tours, france, a carmelite nun, sr. Facebook is probably the most well known and influential social media. 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. Devotion to the holy face is like the devotions to christs childhood and five wounds. The holy face devotion from the veil of veronica preserved in the basilica of st. On april 17th, 1958, he declared the tuesday before ash wednesday shrove tuesday as the feast of the holy face of jesus as our lord had requested. Love for our saviors holy face goes all the way back to biblical times, most notably when he left an. The life of leo dupont 17971876, apostle of the holy face devotion. Below is a short account of how this devotion has spread from ancient times to today. Contemplating my face the souls will participate in my pains and feel the need to love and to repair. Peter, received a series of revelations from our lord about a powerful devotion he wished to be established worldwidethe devotion to his holy face.
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. Catholic media the holy face devotion from ireland tue. This venerable devotion was practiced by such great saints as st. The holy face of jesus devotion is a heaven revealed remedy for the ills of our times. Novena to the holy face of jesus pray more novenas novena. Holy face pamphlets the holy face of jesus from the image of veronicas veil the veil is kept in st. It is also a reparation for the profanation of sunday and the holy days of obligation. Were my justice not restrained by my mercy, it would instantly crush the guilty.
For other texts and ebooks, you may access the list of free ebooks arranged by title, the list. Devotion to the holy face of jesus booklet a heaven revealed remedy to the ills of our times this salutary reparation to the holy face is a divine work to save modern society. The medal of the holy face of jesus was made by bl. The holy face by my holy face you will work marvels. Gazing upon the face of christ crucified unites us with all. Holy face association devotion to the holy face of jesus christ. This is accomplished through the diffusion of holy face pictures, leaflets and medals throughout the world. Chaplet of the holy face of jesus trinity road, llc. You cannot comprehend the malice of this sin, the novice reported our lord saying. Devotion to the holy face of jesus holy face devotion. The holy face of jesus i firmly wish that my face reflecting the. Pdf file on the walldurn holy face miracle this will open in a new window from a. A short history of the devotion to the holy face of jesus.
Catholic devotion to the holy face of our lord jesus christ, distributing information, prayer cards, medals available from. Dear lord, through the sorrowful and immaculate heart of mary, i we offer thee these prayers in. Discalced carmelite nuns, diocese of sacramento, ca in georgetown, ca. It well reflects his great humility and love of god. How to pray the chaplet of the holy face of jesus roman.
Devotion to the holy face of jesus booklet human life. It is recommended for recitation on each of the thirtythree beads of the holy face chaplet. Below is a short account of how this devotion has spread from ancient times to. 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 are special prayers to the holy face devotion. Holy face devotion in pdf format promises of our lord jesus christ the chaplet of the holy face of jesus about the devotion to the holy face of jesus there are many promises from our lord for those devoted to his holy face, but this really isnt another devotion, it is a plea from god. 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. The true face of jesus the voltosanto the holy face for true devotion the true face of jesus shown on this veil in manoppello, italy. Prayers of reparation to the holy face of jesus oh, you, who are my friends, and my. 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. 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. By offering my face to my eternal father, nothing will be. 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. The goal of this apostolate is reparation to god father, son and holy spirit through contemplative devotion to the holy face of jesus.
Dean kinane, diocese of cashel tipperary, ireland, 1890. This salutary reparation to the holy face of jesus is a divine work, destined to save modern society. 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 illumina domine blog devotion. Chaplet of saint theresa the little flower chaplet of tears. The golden arrow prayer is based on reports of visions of jesus by sr. By offering my face to my eternal father, nothing will be refused, and the conversion of many sinners will be obtained. The holy face devotion hli human life international. To understand how this devotion came about and the miracles associated with it, see our timeline page as well. How to pray the chaplet of the holy face of jesus the. The golden arrow book the holy face by my holy face. Devotion to the holy face of jesus missionaries of. As her sister celine said of her later, this devotion was the burning inspiration of the saints life. This prayer published above and on page two of the golden arrow segment of the holy face devotion, is regarded as the very basis of the work of reparation.
I wish that my holy face be honored in a particular manner on tuesdays. To the holy face of jesus, as requested by our lord jesus christ. This site introduces the devotion in honour of the holy face of our lord jesus christ. Devotion to the holy face of jesus missionaries of divine. 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 during the carrying of the cross. Devotion to the holy face of christ is of ancient origin, reaching back to the fourth century and before. Feb 28, 2017 veneration of the holy face of jesus has its beginning during the very passion of our lord, making it one of the oldest devotions in the christian tradition. Video of interview with focus tv on the devotion to the holy face introduction to devotion to the holy face i seek thy face listen to my voice, lord, when i call. 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. The carmelite auxiliary is dedicated to supporting and spreading the devotion to the holy face of jesus. These prayers are to be said on sundays and holy days of obligation, publicly if possible, and preferably before the blessed. The main request our lord made to sister pierre was for an association to do reparation for the sin of blasphemy. This parlor, which became an oratory with the bishops permission, received countless.
Peter 18161848 on devotion to the holy face of jesus. Theresa of the child jesus prayer for vocations saint faustina kowalskas healing prayer prayer to our lady of seven sorrows. When we think of someone we love, we think of that persons face because it is. 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. Mar 21, 2020 devotion to the holy face of christ is of ancient origin, reaching back to the fourth century and before. It shows the same person as the holy shroud of turin. 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. Novena to the holy face of jesus pray more novenas. 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. Peter, a holy carmelite nun of tours, france, given to her by our lord november 15, 1843. The holy face of jesus a copy of the miraculous image on veronicas veil. It is for the honor of the 5 senses of our lord jesus christ. The imprint of our lords face was taken from a photograph of the turin shroud and so represents the real face of the lord.
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