THE HOLY FACE
The purpose of this devotion is (1) to show homage to the adorable face of Jesus, disfigured in His Passion; (2) to make reparation for the disrespect shown Him through the desecration of Sunday; (3) to obtain the conversion of those who profane the Lord’s day.
Devotion to the Holy Face originated through our Lord Himself, Who, on the way to Calvary, imprinted the outline of His blood-stained countenance on Veronica’s veil.
ACT OF REPARATION TO THE HOLY FACE
I ADORE and praise Thee, O my divine Jesus, Son of the living God, and I desire to make satisfaction for all the outrages which I, the most miserable of Thy creatures, have offered Thee in all the members of Thy blessed body, and particularly in Thy adorable face. Hail, worshipful face, disfigured by spittle, and hardly to be recognized through the cruel treatment which Thou didst receive from the impious Jews. I salute Thee, O blessed eyes, all bathed in tears, which Thou didst shed for our salvation. I salute Thee, O blessed ears, assailed by blasphemies, insults, and cruel mockeries. I salute Thee, O blessed mouth, filled with graces and tenderness for poor sinners, but embittered with vinegar and gall by the monstrous ingratitude of that people whom Thou didst choose from among all others. In reparation for all these ignominies I offer Thee all the homage which is given Thee in that holy place where Thou art pleased to be honored with a special worship, uniting myself therewith.
