Devotion to the Holy Face

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.