Thanksgiving and abiding trust

From the Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague

Sacred Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Meditation for Day 9

St. Paul exhorts us to make our requests known to God 'by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving' (Phil 4:6). The novena therefore ends not in anxiety but in gratitude, even before the answer is seen.

The closing Prayer of Thanksgiving professes: 'Divine Infant Jesus, I know You love me and would never leave me.' Today's prayer gives thanks for the Child's faithful presence, resolves to trust always in his generous mercy, and leaves every intention confidently in his hands.

Daily Novena Prayer (recited every day)

Prayer of Thanksgiving to the Divine Infant Jesus

Divine Infant Jesus, I know You love me and would never leave me. I thank You for Your close Presence in my life. Miraculous Infant, I believe in Your promise of peace, blessings, and freedom from want. I place every need and care in Your hands. Lord Jesus, may I always trust in Your generous mercy and love. I want to honor and praise You, now and forever. Amen.

The traditional Prayer of Thanksgiving that concludes the Infant of Prague novena, preceded each day by the three petitions beginning "O Jesus, Who has said..." Recited each of the nine days.