Asvona ab Sante Sie he Nuestra Seiiaa dhe tochHistory of El Santo Nino de Atocha (The Holy Child of Atocha) “The devotion to El Santo Nino de Atocha originated in Spain. Its origin may be related to Our Lady of F Atocha, in Madrid, Spain, who is jnentioned in the “Cantigas” of King Alphonse the Wise in the 13th century. During medieval times, the Moors held large areas and battles ‘between the Christians and Moors were commonplace. The Moors invaded the town of Atocha. Following a certain battle, the vietorious ‘Moors held a great many Christians captive, and prevented the udult villagers from visiting as well as bringing the prisoners food or wales Fearing for the lives of the prisoners, their families stormed heaven is prayers for relief: One day, a child appeared, dressed as a pilgrim of ths period, carrying a basket of food and a gourd of water. The Moors bllowed the child to bring food and water each day. The prisoners were fed, but the basket and gourd remained full. The child was not knows to the Christians nor to the Moors, so the people concluded that the chile Jesus, disguised as a pilysim. had come to their rescue. in artwork, the Holy Child often wears a brimmed hat with a plume and = cloak or cape ornate with the St. James shell. (During the Crusades, scallop shells were the symbol of holy pilgrimages and one Europea: variety is still referred to as “the pilgri q shell.” Poets have written about their beauty and artists have admired their symmet=s and grace.) In his lett hand, He caries a pilgrim’s stafFto the gourd of ‘water is fastened, a pair of shackles, and a few spears of wheat. In his right hand, He holds a basket which generally contains bread or flowers He either wears sandals or is barefoot. The Child is said to roam the hills and valleys, particularly at night, bringing aid and comfort to the needy, and thereby wearing out his shoes. He is usually shown seated Che original statue of the Holy Child of Atocha was imported from pain and now resides in the little town of Fresnillo, Mexico. El Sante Nino de Atocha is the patron saint of those unjustly imprisoned. He also protects travelers and rescues people in danger.NOVENA al Santo Nifio de ‘Nuestra Sefiora de Atocha PARACADADIADE LANOVENA Oracion a Maria Santisima (p.3) Tres Padrenustros ‘Tres Avemariasy Tres Gloriapatris La Oracion propia decada dia precedida porla Jacuiatoria correspondiente Oracion “Ofrecimiento de lapeticion P-5) Nueve Avemarias y Oracion a Nuestra Seiiora de Atocha (p.6) Por la sefial de la Santa Cruz, de nuestres enemigos libranos Senor Dios Nuestro - en ef Nombre del Padre, del Hijoy del Spiritu Santo, Amen Nine Days of Prayer fo the Holy Child of Our Lady of Atocha For every day of the novena L. Act of Contrition 2. Prayer to Most Holy Mary 3. Three Our Fathers Three Hail Mary Three Glory Be to the Father, 4. The prayer that is proper for the day of the novena proceeded by the Short Prayer Prayer, “Offering of the Petition” Nine Hail Marys Prayer to OurLady of Atochapee SSte dia. Ninguno ha habido hasta ahora que, habiendo pedido tu proteccién, haya salido desamparado, por eso a ti recurro para que me Protejas y presentes mis Plegarias a tu Hijo Divino, seguro de que El me concedera lo que por tu intercesi6n pido, si esto es para honra y gloria suya y bien mi alma. Amen. se razan 3 Padre Nuestros, Ave Maries, y 3Glora Pars, Primer Dia. iculatoria. Niiio de Atocha, vuelve mis s. aflicciones en gozot Oraci6n Graciosisimo Nifo de Atocha, te saludo y te alabo en este primer dia, y té ofrezco esta fovena en memoria del primer instante de tu concepci6n en ef vientre virginal de Maria Santisima, y te pido me concedas lo que pretendo en esta Novena, y ademas me concedas una muerte feliz, para que pueda gozar de las delicia de tu gloria. en. $8 haoo la peticién segin la necesita oder deca ape” Sor? Ofrecimiento de La Peticién: Portentosisimo Nifio de Atocha, bien mio y encanto de todos os corazones que te conocen, duefio unico de mi alma, a quien sino a ti hemos de recurrir’ en todas _ nuestras having asked for thine protection, 'have found myself uncomforted, and for that reason | appeal to thee for protection and petition thee to present my prayers to thine Divine Son, sure that He shall concede me my petition through thine intercession, as long as it is for His honor’ and Gloty and the salvation of my ‘soul. Amen. Here we pray three Our Fathers, three Hall Marys, and three Glory Bes, First Day. Bet prayer, Child of Atocha, tum afflictions into joys. = eo Prayer. Most Gracious Child of Atocha, | hail and praise thee on this first day, and | offer thee this Novena in memory of the first instant of thine conception in the virginal womb of Holy Mary, and | beg that thou concedest me my petition in this Novena, and also that thou concedest me a blissful death, that | may enjoy the delights of thine glory. (Petitions are made bere according 10 the Particular necessity of each) Offering of the Petition: Most Prodigious Child of Atocha, my darling and the enchantment of all hearts who know thee, only ownerofmy soul, whom, {fnotthrough thee, are we to seek recourse for all our trials and tribulations? Thou art our Father and our Redeemer, thounecesidades y tribuiaciones? Tu eres nuestro Padre y nuestro Redentor, tu puedes ayudamos. A ti, pues, presento mis quejas, trabajos y angustias, confiado de que las aceptarés benignamente y me concederés lo que en esta aflicci6n te pido. Infinitas son tus bondades para con los hombres, @ incapaces somos de corresponder dignamente aellas: mas no mires a nuestra indignidad sino a nuestra necesidad. Presenta estas oraciones a tu Etemo Padre juntas con tus méritos infinitos, para que logren descanso las aimas del Purgatorio, consuelo los afligidos, verdadera contricién fos pecadores, y yo alcance el favor que tanto deseo. Amén. (Aguiserezan@ Ave Marias a Nuestra Sefora Ge Atocha) Oracion A Nuestra Sefiora de Atocha. Purisima Madre del Santo Nifio de Atocha, amorosisima Esposa del Espirity Santo, abogada de los pecadores y bondadosa Madre Mia, espero de tu amor y generosidad que intercederés para con tu Hijo para que me conceda lo que tanto deseo. Ruégale que venga en mi amparo y que me asista con su sanfisimo poder, porque El.es quien todo lo puede y de El depende toda mi felicidad. Amén. Dia Segundo. canst help us. To thee. Ses present my complaints, tases === anguish, confident that Soa shall receivest them in Sa race and shall concedes! == that which in this afficton | =e thee. Infinite is thine kincnems cceable et esting. a in mesting i dignity; but do not ook Stoo of dignity, but to our necessity Present these prayers to Sime Eternal Father together with me infinite merit, so that the souls = Purgatory may find their peace and that they might console = afflicted, true contrition of. and that | may obtain the Sava so fervently desire. Amen (Here rine Hail Marys are prayed tocar = Atocha.) Prayer. To Our Lady of Atocha. Purest Mother of the Child of Atocha, most lovely of the Holy Spirit, judge of some and my merciful Mother. | ase that through thy love sme generosity thou shalst intcaae with thy Son so that He Sam concede to me what | so Ges Petton ‘him fo come $2 == protection and help me wat holy power, because He ‘one who can do all things ane == i all my happiness depen en. Second Day. ‘Act of Contriton. Prayer to Hoty Mary ‘Our Fathers, Hall Marys, and Glory a Fathers. (Page 1.)‘Acto_ de Contriciin. 2 Maria Senisima. Tres Padre Nuestres, Avemarias yGloriapatis. (Pag. 1). Jaculatoria Santo Nifio de Atocha, se ‘nuestro amparo y guia. Oracién. Bellisimo Nifio de Atocha, yo te saludo y alabo en este segundo dia, y te offezco esta Novena en recuerdo de tu viaje a Belén en el vientre virginal de Maria. Santisima cuando los Betlemitas no quisieron recibirte ensus casas. Por los sufrimiento de tus padres en aquel viaje te pido me concedas elfeliz éxito de mis suplicas, y confio que oiras mi peticiOn, para que te sepa yo servir con coraz6n verdaderamente amante y agradecido. Amén. {Aqule0 nace ia petictén). Ofrecimionto de | |, Nugve Avemarias, yOreciin 2 Nira, Sra. de Atoche. Pag: 2). Dia Tercero. ‘cto de Contricién ~ Oracién a Maria Sma. ~ ts Pacrenodios, Avemerms ¥ Glorigpatiis. Jaculatorfa — Nifio Santo de Atocha, soas ‘miconsuelo en mis afileciones. Oracién Dulcisimo Nifio de Atocha, rey de suprema majested, te saludo y te alabo en este tercer dla, y te ofrezco esta novena en memoria de los desprecios que por tu pobreza padeciste en los ‘Grief prayer -- Holy Child of Atocha, be our protector and guide. Prayer. Beautiful Child of Atocha, 1 hail and praise thee on this second day, and | offer thee this Novena in remembrance of thy journey to Bethlehem in the virginal womb of Holy Mary when the Bethlehemites refused to admit thee into their houses. For the suffering of thine parents on thatjourney | ask thee to concede me my supplications, and | trust thou wilst hear my petition, so that | may know how to show thee my gratefulness. Amen. (The petition is made here.) fering of the pation, nine Hall Marys, and prayer to Our Lady of Atocha. Page 2) Third Day. ‘Actof Contrton. Prayer to Holy Mary — three Gur Fathers, Hal Marys.and Gloniapatrs (Page 1). Brief prayer —Holy Child of Atocha, bbe my comfort in my afflictions. Prayer ‘Sweet Child of Atocha, king of supreme majesty, | hail thee and | praise thee on this third day, and | offer thee this novena in memory of the scom thou didst suffer in the journeys of thy childhood, because of thy poverty. |beg thee to accept my Supplications with compassion, and for the love of the Angelsviajes de tu nifiez. Te suplico atiendas compasivo fe mis. Tuegos, y por amor a los Angeles que en tus viajes te acompafiaron, me concedas lo que te pido, como también el poder cantar con los Angeles tus alabanzas en el Cielo. Amen. ‘Aaqul se hace ta paticién). Cfrecimento de la peticién, Nuave Averarias, yOrecion a Nira. Sra. de Aiocha, Pag. 2). Dia Cuarto ‘Acto de Conticién — Oracién 2 Maria Sma — es acres, Avemares y oats 28. Jaculatorla — Niflo Santo de Atocha, no desprecies mis ruegos. Oraci6n Carinosisimo Nifio de Atocha, yo te saludo y te alabo en este cuarto dia, y te ofrezco esta Novena en memoria de los actos de amor de Dios, que hiciste cuando en {us viajes te ocurria padecer falta de lo mas necesario. Haz que consiga lo que pretendo, para que asi se renueven tus maravillas en mi, calmando mis tribulaciones y haciendo que después de haberte servido con amor en la tierra, siga amAndote por toda la eternidad en el Cielo. Amen. {Aqui s0 hace la paticién. Ofrecimionto deta petién, — Nueve Avemaras y Oncin 8 re ‘Serd. de Atocha Dia Quinto who accompanied thee = travels | beg thee to my petition, as well 25 ‘opportunity to sing thy with the Angels” in Amen. (The patton is made nares ‘Offering of the petition. Nine Ha Prayer to Our Lady of Atoche (Page) Fourth Day. ‘Act of Contrion ~ Prayer to Hoty Our Fathers, Hall Marys, and oy Brief prayer Holy Chitd of. reject my supplications. Prayer. Dear Child of Atoona thee and praise thee oF fourth day, and | offer Novena in memory of of love for God that thos when on thy journeys = pass that thou didst: of that which is most Allow me to achieve =a striving for, so that Sy may be renewed in ms my tribulations and after having served thee: on earth, ! will keep for ali eternity in Heaven (The pettion is mace naOraci6n Oh admirable Nifio de Atocha, yo te saludo y te alabo en este quinto dia y te ofrezco esta Novena en memioriade las penas que suffiste en tu viaje de tu tierra a la tierra de Egipto. Te pido, pues, que me concsdas 10 que solicito, para que conmigo se alegren los Angeles y mas y mas te alaben en la gloria. Amen. ‘Aqui se hace fa peticion), Ofrecimiento de la peticisn. __ Nueve Bverarss, y Grackn &° Mie” Senora co Dia Sexto ‘Acto de Conticién Oracién @ Maria Sma. — tres Pademuestros, ‘Avemarias y Gloriepatis (Pag 1). Jaculatorla - Oh Médico Divino, cura las Tagas de mi alma. Oracién Agraciadisimo Nifio de Atocha, yo te saludo y te alabo en este sexto dia y te ofrezco esta Novena en memoria de tu viaje de vuelta de Egipto a tu tierra. Por tus gozos en aquel viaje te pido te dignes darme lo que te pido, junto con una firme voluntad en todas las cosas, para que asi aprenda a cumplirla ‘Act of Contrtion — Prayer to Holy Mery {ites Gor ramars ed” haya, end Sloapetts Page 1) rlet Prayer - May the names of Jesus and ek Mary Bo abwaye on my tips and tn my Prayer. Oh, admirable Child of Atocha, i hail thee and praise thee on this fifth day and | offer thee this Novena in memory of thy suffering during thy journey from thy land to the land of Egypt. Task thee, then, to concede me my request, so that with me the Angels will be joyful and praise thee again and again in glory. ‘Amen. (he patton made here) Offering ofthe petition. Nine Hall Marys, and Prayer to Our Lady of Atocha. Sixth Day {Act of Contrtion Prayer to Holy Mary, three Our Fathers, Hail ‘Marys, and Gloriapatrs (Page 1.) Brief Prayer ~ Oh, Divine Healer, cure the ‘wounds of my soul. Prayer Most Gracious Child of Atocha, | hail thee and | praise thee on this sixth day and | offer thee this Novena in memory of thy return journey from Egypt to thy land. By thy prayers on that joumey | entreaty thee to bless me with what | ask of thee, and give me a firm will in all things, soperfectamente en el Cielo. Amen. (Aqui se hace la peticién. Qfrecimiento de la _peticién. Scien rseion a nusets Sonora de Atocha (Pag. 2). Dia Séptimo .de Contricién Oras & lara re, = tes ‘Avemarias y Glorapatiis (Pag 1). Jaculatorla ~ Oh Santo Nino de Atocha, Libertador de las almas, libra mi de toda mala pasién. Oracién Ohamable Nifiode Atocha, Nifio de mil maravillas, yo te saludo y te alabo en este séptimo dia, y te ofrezco esta Novena en memoria de tu viaje de Nazaret a Jerusalén. Por la gran sabiduria que alli en el templo mostraste en tus respuestas a los Doctores, te pido des feliz despacho 2 mi peticién, y me concedas el don Ge la colestial sabiduria para que proceda con acierto en la obra de mi salvacion. Amen. (gd so naco tapas Se eee ‘peteion _Noove ‘Senora de Avemarias y Glorapatiis (Pag 1). Jeculatoria ~ Santo Nilo de Atocha, ton piedad de mi. that | may learn perfectos = Heaven. Amen. (The pation js made hee.) onering a. sae Sree or Or Lady of Mocha eae Seventh Day Af Coton = Prayer © o Serene al Mee Govanste Cae 1) Prayer — Oh, Holy Child of Ace Tibator of soue tee my hese ot a passion. Prayer Oh, loving Child of Atochs Child of a'thousand marvels, [mat thee and | praise thee on Sas seventh day, and | offer thes f= Novena in memory of thy jou from Nazareth to Jerusalem. Sy the great wisdom thou didst stow in the temple in thy response = the Healers, l ask that thou gives: successful dispatch to =e Petition, and that though grantes me the blessing of thy heaventy wisdom so that | may process correctly in the task of = salvation. Amen. (re potions made here) nein of he potion. Nine Hak Manes and Prayer to Our Lady of Atocha (Page 3 Eighth Day Act of Contriton 10 Holy Mary = tes" Gar Patios, THel hans Gloriapatis (Page 1.)Oracion Sapientisimo Nifio de Atocha, amparo de los desvalides, yo te saludo y te alabo en este dia y te ofrezco esta Novena en memoria de tu Viaje de Jerusalén @ Nazaret cuando volviste a tu casa para estar sujeto a tus Padres hasta la edad de treinta afios. Te pido, pues, quieras escuchar enignamente mis ruegos, y hacer que en mi estado este contento y atienda seriamente santificarme. Amen. (Aqui se hace le peticién). Ofrecimiento dela yn. Nueve ‘Avemarias, y Oracién 2 Nira. Sra. de Atocha 29.2) Dia Noveno ‘Acto de Contricién Orecion 2 Maria Sma. — tres Pacrenuestros, ‘Avemartas y Glotapatrs (Pag 1). Jaculatoria — Oh Santo Nifio de Atocha, ‘sees el remedio de todes mis males. Oracién Soberano Nifio de Atocha, en quien tengo puesta toda mi confianza, yo te saludo y te alabo en este ultimo dia y te ofrezco esta Novena en memoria del fiemisimo amor que siempre tuviste a tu Madre Santisima y a tu madre adoptiva. Te pido, pues, por este amor tan grande que dandome lo que te pido, me des también un amor grande a Maria y a José para que estos zB Brief Prayer ~ Holy Child of Atecha, have pity on me. Prayer Most wise Child of Atocha, protector of the unfortunate, {hail thee and praise thee on this day and | offer thee this Novena in memory of thy journey from Jerusalem to lazareth when thou returnest to thy home to be with thy parents until the age of thirly. | ask thee, then, to benignly hear my entreaties, and see that in my state | am confent, and consider seriously my forgiveness. Amen. (The petition Is made here.) ‘Offering of the petition. Nine Hail Marys, end Prayer to Our Lady of Atocta (Page 2). Ninth Day ‘Act ot Contrition — Prayer to Holy Mary — Te Cater Pal” Mane and Gloriapatris (Page 1.) Bit Prayer — Oh Holy Child of Atochs, be the remedy for all my ills. Prayer Supreme Child of Atocha, in whom | have placed all my trust, | hail thee and praise thee on this final day anc offer thee this Novena in memory of the most tender love thee had for thy Holy Mother anc "or thy adoptive mother. | as thee, then, by this great lowe Hat in granting me my mash, Gow also Grantest me =greatlawe for Marydulces nombres estén siempre juntos con el tuyo, Sota ia labios y en mi coraz6n. Amer (Aqui se hace la peticién). Ofrecimiento dela Nueve Avemarias, y Oracién e Nitra. Sre. de Atocha (999: 2): GELEBRE TODO CRISTIANO Coro: Celebre Todo Cristiano A Jestis Pastor Divino Y Con Poderosa Mano Nos Prestaré Auxilio Ae Divino Jestis Este dulce nombre Con tu eterna juz lumina el orbe “28 Nifio prodigioso Venid de Plateros Y amparad piadoso Aeestos tus hijuelos 3 Venid compatriotas Venid forasteros Y.al Nifio de Atocha Gracias Tributemos 4 Bienvenido seas iO Rey de los cielos! and Joseph so that these names shall always with thine own, on my ies. my heart, Amen. (The petition is made name) the pettion. Nice Hat Prayers Our Lacy of Kose ALL CHRISTIA CELEBRATE Chorus: All Christians celebrate Jesus - Divine S| And with Your merciful nant Give us all we need ate Jesus, Divine One Your name is so sweet With thine eternal light illuminate the earth. 228 Prodigious child Who came from Plateros With compassion protect These thy little children 3 Come fellow compatriots: Come strangers and quests To the Child of Atocha Give all of our thanks 4Bien venido seas Adarnos consuelo 5. Agraciado Nifio Que riéndote estas Mostrando carifio Ala Cristianided 4 Con grillos estas Pero muy contento Los dejas y vas A hacer tus portentos ey. El que triste se halla Con tribulaciones Sia tu auiilio clama Pronto le socorres 6 Médico divino Tiemo relicario iCuantos a adorarte fan a tu santuario! a Cuantos impedidos Entran de Toate Son fieles testigos De tus maravilias -10- Los presos humildes Te hacen peticién Y luago los libras Welcome be to Thee Oh King of the heavens Welcome be fo Thee ‘You give us your comfort For Chistans all + With crickets thou Ver pny au av yp a ag Sad is he, who finds himself With sad fributations He cries out for thy help And to his aid thou comest & Qh Divine Lord Healer Oh Tender Lord Jewel How many adore you Going to Your sanctuary 2 How many disabled Enter on their knees They are blessed winesses Of Your marvelous deeds ~10- Prisoners humbleDe dura prisién “at 4 qué grande dicha Gozais Fresnilleros Con la gran reliquia Que se halla en Plateros With the great relic -13- That is found in Piateros Coneédenes Nifio. -13- i corazon Morir socorridos Con la Extrema Unci6n ~14- Of the finat anointing. Adi6s Nifio hermoso 14 Adiés mi querido Nifio milagroso Farewell, beautiful Chile De ti me despido Farewell, my dear one ~15- Tu dulce memoria Nos lleve triunfando A tu etema gloria Your memory is sweet Aestarte alabando It makes us triumphant To thy etemal glory We'll praise Thee forewe: