Come to me, O Divine Savior, vouchsafe to be born in my heart. Grant that, taught by Thine example, and assisted by Thy grace, I may be poor in spirit and humble of heart. Keep me chaste and obedient. I wish to live but for Thee, and to do all things
Most Bountiful God, I sincerely and humbly thank Thee for all of Thy many benefits to me during the past year, and for the privilege of beginning a new year. Do Thou mercifully continue Thy gracious help and protection, so that I may not only spend t
V. O merciful Jesus! (head bow)
R. Who didst in Thine early infancy commence Thine office of
Savior, 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;
Novena to the Magi in anticipation of the Epiphany
This Novena is especially prayed beginning on 28 December (the Feast of the Holy Innocents)
and ending on 5 January (the Vigil of the Epiphany).
At Thy birth, O Jesus, a star of wondrous splendor s
