Q.
Why is there a devotion to the Infant?
Q.
When is the feast day for the Infant Jesus?
A. According to Father Anastasio of the Shrine of
the Infant Jesus in Arenzano Italy, the official feast day is
always the third week of May. Last year, it was on May 27 2001.This
year, it will be on May 26 2002.
Q.
What does the Original Infant Look Like?
Q. What does the
Infant Chaplet look like and how do you pray it?
Q.
Where can I get a chaplet of my own?
A. Any Catholic bookstore or merchandise shop would be a
great place to start.
Q.
Can I download a large picture of the Infant
Jesus from your site?
A. Yes. Please visit gallery4.htm
We've downloaded a bigger image for your enjoyment. Please note
however that the copyright is not owned by us. In every case, we
have included the name of the owner of the images or in some cases,
where/how to contact them. All other pictures in the gallery have
been sent to us by people like you or have been issued by local
devotees.
Q.
Who does this website belong to and what is its purpose?
A.The website was initially developed for and generously
donated to promote the needs of the "Canadian Friends of the
Infant Jesus Society." However as of 2001, this website has
been changed to serve only the Infant Jesus devotion and has no
other mandate. Please read our official
statement in the news section for further details. Please
redirect any questions regarding the "society's" activities
to: Susan Hauck: Tel: 604-278-6346.
At
present, the current webmaster is not in a position to answer any
questions relating to that group.
Q.
What is your mission statement?
A. The purpose of this site is to establish a virtual place
where people can learn about their own private devotion
to the Infant Jesus of Prague. All prayers have been published for
easy access and printability. We encourage you to share them with
friends and family.
Q.
Which priest is presiding over the site?
A. Although no
particular priest is presiding over the site, the information and
prayers were compiled by Father John Horgan of Sts. Peter &
Paul parish, Vancouver for the production of the Vancouver-published
infant jesus prayer books. For your enjoyment, the information/prayers
have been reproduced on this website. Our main source & inspiration
for this site is the official prayerbook issued by Our Lady of
Victory Church in Prague. We have ensured that all devotional
material is strictly supported by the Catholic church.
Q. Is
this page being updated regularly?
A. No. The contents of this site will remain as is. Despite
efforts, it has been very difficult to find someone who is passionate
about the devotion, who would like to do this on a voluntary basis
and who is comfortable with online production. At present, there
are no plans to have regular updates.
Q
Who
designed this website?
A.
This site
was designed and developed through the extreme generosity of a local
Web firm who would like to remain anonymous. Although they do not
share a specific devotion to the Holy Infant or are affiliated with
the members of the Canadian Friends of Infant Jesus, they recognize
the importance of the lessons this devotion teaches and appreciate
the spiritual value this website represents.
Although this
site does not represent the Canadian Friends Society, website hosting
costs have been generously funded by individual members of that
group.
Q.
Isn't it considered idoltry to worship the Infant Jesus statue?
A. It has often been misconstrued that Catholics "worship"
statues. Catholics don't "worship" statues, paintings
or anything else that bears a resemblence to either Jesus, Mother
Mary, the Saints or anyone else. This statement which is has been
snipped from the
official Infant Jesus site in Prague clarifies the issue:
"It
is not idolatry, because every faithful knows God dwells into our
hearts, and He is out of reach of mankind, and no image could capture
him or his divine power."
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