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The story behind the Infant Jesus of Prague starts in Spain. The legend states that the Infant Jesus appeared to a monk who made the statue based on his holy vision. Another version of the story revealed that St. Teresa of Jesus originally owned the statue and spread the word of the Veneration across Spain.On Christmas Eve, the parishioners bring their statues of the Baby Jesus to Mass to be blessed. In Mexico, there is a beautiful tradition of placing the blessed Baby Jesus in the manger scene in each home on Christmas Eve, with prayer and song.By depicting Jesus as a child, the tradition of the Infant of Prague also emphasizes His humanity, and how we are children of God because of the salvation that He brings us. As Pope Benedict XVI said: The figure of the Child Jesus, the tender infant, brings home to us God's closeness and his love.

Why pray to Infant Jesus of Prague : During one invasion, all the children of the city were taken to the Church for protection—praying to the Infant, they were all saved. For almost four centuries, this promise of protection and blessing has inspired devotion and love of the Infant Jesus of Prague.

How do you honor the Infant of Prague

Prayer to Honor the Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague

Doing Your will is the source of my inner peace and joy. Divine Infant, I give You my hands to touch those I meet with Your love and peace. I ask You to heal those in pain, to encourage the hopeless, to console the sorrowing, and to provide for those in want.

What is the miracle prayer for the Infant of Prague : I am heartily sorry for my sins, and entreat Thee, O good Jesus, to give me strength to overcome them. I am firmly resolved never to offend Thee again and to suffer everything rather than displease Thee. Henceforth, I wish to serve Thee faithfully. For love of Thee, O divine Child, I will love my neighbour as myself.

Dressing the Infant Jesus emphasises his real humanity – as mother dresses her child, so the Carmelite Sisters dress the small Jesus. The actual robes however indicate his Heavenly origin, his priestly, and royal majesty.

The tradition of dressing baby Jesus has its origin in the Middle Ages. In Latin America, since the 19th century, these figures have been an essential part of Catholic tradition, even accompanying nuns in their reception of habits.

What is the miracle of the Infant of Prague

Miracles. The Infant Jesus began to bless the monastery, the local people, and also the entire city of Prague. He was credited with miraculous healing and also amongst other things, with saving Prague during the Swedish siege in 1639.“The more you honor me, the more I will bless you.” Such is the promise of the “Infant of Prague.” This promise has been kept over and over again yielding countless fruits over the centuries in every country of the Earth.“The more you honor me, the more I will bless you.” Such is the promise of the “Infant of Prague.” This promise has been kept over and over again yielding countless fruits over the centuries in every country of the Earth.

In Ireland, the statue is popular and is called "Child of Prague". A wedding gift of a statue of the Child of Prague is particularly auspicious. Irish brides hoping for good luck and good weather on the wedding day ritually place a copy of the statue outside their homes.

Where do you put the child of Prague : "If the head breaks off the Child of Prague, it is considered to be very lucky. "Some people bury the statue in the garden, others place it in the window of their home facing out." The statue is not only associated by Catholics as bringing good weather.

Why do people dress up baby Jesus : According to newspaper Milenio, Mexican families dress up their baby Jesus figurines as a way to strengthen their faith in hard and difficult times. Milenio also reported that on average, people spend between 40 pesos and 300 pesos (US $2 to $16) on an outfit for the baby Jesus.

What day do you dress baby Jesus

2 February

Mexican Catholics have their own images of the Child Jesus, which is honored and celebrated during the Christmas season, especially on Christmas Eve and on Candlemas (2 February). One tradition unique to Mexico is to dress the image in new clothing each year for presentation at Mass on Candlemas.

"If the head breaks off the Child of Prague, it is considered to be very lucky. "Some people bury the statue in the garden, others place it in the window of their home facing out." The statue is not only associated by Catholics as bringing good weather.Well, it's supposed to be headless. According to Irish tradition, the Child of Prague brings good luck, but it's when he's missing his head he brings even more good fortune. This is especially important to brides, because he's the go-to guy for bringing a wee bit of sunshine on your wedding day.

What are the rules for the Child of Prague : He should be buried in the garden up to his neck. He should be buried upside down in the garden. He should be placed outside the door of the church where the couple are getting married. He should be placed in the hallway of the bride's house with a coin or some paper money left underneath as an offering.