Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague

Day 1

God Became a Child

The Infant Jesus is the eternal Son of God made man for your salvation. His smallness does not lessen His divine power. It reveals the humility of the One through whom all things were made. As you bring your need before Him, remember that He already knows it completely. Approach Him with the confidence of a child who trusts a loving parent. Ask sincerely, but leave the manner and timing of the answer to His perfect wisdom.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Day 2

Confidence in Jesus

Christian confidence rests on the goodness of Jesus rather than on your own worthiness. He invites you to ask, seek, and knock because He desires your salvation and hears every faithful prayer. Confidence does not mean demanding a particular outcome. It means believing that Christ remains good even when His answer differs from your hopes. Tell Him plainly what you need today. Then ask for the grace to recognize His providence and remain faithful while you wait.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Day 3

Under Mary’s Care

The novena asks through the intercession of Mary, the holy Mother of Jesus. She carried the Divine Child, cared for Him, and remained faithful beside Him throughout His earthly life. Her intercession always leads you toward her Son. Place your intention in her motherly hands without fear. Ask her to purify your desires and strengthen your trust. With Mary, you can approach Jesus humbly, knowing that every grace comes from God and draws you more deeply into communion with Him.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Day 4

Repentance and Mercy

The traditional prayer joins confidence with sorrow for sin. You cannot draw close to Jesus while calmly choosing what separates you from Him. Ask the Divine Child to show you where conversion is needed. Make a sincere act of contrition and resolve to avoid sin. If you are conscious of grave sin, seek the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Christ’s mercy is greater than your weakness, and His grace can give you strength to begin again with a faithful heart.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Day 5

Faithful in Waiting

Some prayers are answered quickly, while others require patient perseverance. Waiting can reveal how deeply you depend on God. It can also purify your intention and make room for a greater gift than the one you first imagined. Do not measure Christ’s love by immediate relief from difficulty. Continue to pray, fulfill your duties, and receive the sacraments faithfully. The Infant Jesus is near even when you cannot yet see how He is working for your good.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Day 6

Love of Neighbor

Love for the Infant Jesus must bear fruit in love for your neighbor. The traditional prayer promises to love others for His sake. Consider whether resentment, impatience, or indifference is hindering that promise. Ask Jesus to help you forgive, speak kindly, and respond generously to someone who needs your care. Love is often shown through quiet acts of patience and service. By loving the person before you, you honor the Christ who chose to become small for your salvation.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Day 7

Strength in Suffering

Jesus entered human life in poverty and accepted every hardship required by His saving mission. He understands your suffering from within human experience, even though He remains the almighty Son of God. Bring Him your fear, weariness, and pain without hiding them. Ask for relief, but also ask for courage to remain united with Him if the trial continues. Suffering offered with Christ can become an act of love, prayer, and trust rather than a cause for despair.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Day 8

Seeking God’s Will

A good petition is always placed within the loving will of God. You may ask boldly because Jesus commands you to pray, yet your deepest request should be that His will be done. God sees consequences and needs that remain hidden from you. He may grant what you ask, delay it, or provide a different grace. Surrender does not weaken prayer. It makes prayer more like the trust of Christ Himself. Ask for a peaceful heart that receives God’s answer faithfully.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Day 9

Hope of Eternal Life

The final purpose of every grace is eternal union with God. Temporal needs matter, and Jesus invites you to bring them to Him, but no earthly gift can replace salvation. On this final day, entrust your intention once more to the Divine Child. Thank Him for hearing you, even before you know the outcome. Ask for perseverance in faith, hope, and charity. May every answer to prayer lead you closer to Jesus and prepare you to adore Him forever with Mary, Joseph, and the angels.

O Jesus, Who hast said, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “All that you ask of the Father in My Name, He will grant you,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I humbly and urgently ask Thy Father in Thy Name that my prayer be granted. O Jesus, Who hast said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My word shall not pass,” through the intercession of Mary, Thy most holy Mother, I feel confident that my prayer will be granted. Amen.

Closing prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.