Prayers to the Holy Child of Atocha for Difficult and Urgent Cases

About this book

With roots in medieval Spain, devotion to the Holy Child of Atocha arose in Atocha, Madrid, inspired by the compassion of the Child Jesus who, according to tradition, would secretly go out to help prisoners, the sick, and the helpless. Depicted as a pilgrim child, his image travels throughout Spain, Latin America, and the southwestern United States, where the faithful turn to him seeking hope and aid along life's difficult paths. "Prayers to the Holy Child of Atocha for Difficult and Urgent Cases" brings together this spiritual heritage with a selection of traditional prayers, a novena especially designed for urgent needs, and dedicated spaces to write personal intentions. The book includes iconic images and inspiring texts for those seeking the intercession of the Holy Child in times of illness, injustice, financial hardship, or situations that seem to have no solution.