Devotion to the Holy Face

Devotion to the Holy Face

By Mary Frances Lester · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Devotion to the Holy Face presents the venerable Catholic devotion to the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ with particular focus on reverence for His Holy Face, rooted in centuries-old tradition and the practice promoted by mystics such as Sr. Mary of St. Peter and saints including St. Augustine and St. Therese of Lisieux. This compact booklet explains the history and purpose of the devotion, offers prayers and background information to begin making reparations for blasphemy against Christ’s face, and encourages readers to enter more deeply into prayerful adoration of Jesus’ countenance.

• Introduces the historic Catholic Holy Face devotion rooted in reverence for Christ’s passion and countenance.
• Explains origins and practice of the devotion beginning with revelations to Sr. Mary of St. Peter in the nineteenth century.
• Includes essential prayers and guidance to begin the Holy Face devotion in daily life.
• Shows how saints such as St. Augustine, St. Gertrude, and St. Therese embraced this devotion.
• Compact booklet format makes it accessible for personal prayer and reflection.

FAQs

Q: What is the Holy Face devotion?
A: It is a traditional Catholic practice of prayer and reparation rooted in the Church’s long-standing reverence for Christ’s face as a focus of adoration and meditation on His Passion.

Q: How does this booklet help beginners?
A: This booklet provides background history, explanation of the devotion’s purpose, and prayers to support those new to the Holy Face devotion in their personal prayer life.

Q: Who practiced this devotion historically?
A: Saints and spiritual figures such as St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Gertrude the Great, St. Mechtilde, and St. Therese of Lisieux embraced the Holy Face devotion as part of their interior life of prayer and reparation.

Q: Is this suitable for daily prayer?
A: Yes, its compact format and included prayers make it suitable for daily prayer, meditation, and integration into one’s devotional routine.

Intended Audience

For Catholic readers seeking to deepen their devotion to Christ’s Passion through traditional prayer, those drawn to reparation and contemplation of the Holy Face, and anyone wishing to integrate this venerable practice into their daily spiritual life grounded in the Church’s tradition.