de hoyos 4

19th-century Spanish novena 

calling on the energies of Bernardo. 

by José Eugenio de Uriarte sj

Holy and eternal 

are the Divine Gifts of the Cosmos

and blessed is the miraculous unfolding [ontplooiing]

of every form of life, made with perfection 

from the very first instant

of their creation. 

May it be so.

Oh Beloved Bernardo

you are the embodiment [belichaming] of spiritual seekers. 

You are the most precious jewel of your ancestors

child of perfect divinity, and from now

I pray, my most loving protector. 

Open and trusting, I come to you 

for your powerful, spiritual guidance. 

Oh Bernardo de Hoyos, Beloved of Jesus

and Friend of the Sacred Heart of Universal Love

I contemplate the grit [vastberadenheid] on your brow

and the radiant crown of your soul. 

With all the energy with which you Loved

Christ's holy and infinite presence

please bless the body, mind and soul of [...] 

with the blessings of perfect wellness.

Oh Bernardo, my most beloved companion,

please ask our most loving Mother Mary

to help me open myself to the eternal flow

of loving-kindness you knew so well. 

Because of the tender relationship you had with Her

for which She let you glimpse the Cosmic Mysteries

I know with every particle of my being

that you will handle my intentions

with care.

Oh Bernardo,

kindly hear my prayers. 

May your burning Love reach those who need it. 

May you have your place among the Saints and on the altars

helping to guide everyday miracles

and profound transformations

working in our lives. 

May you especially bless the sick and troubled

and those who dwell there, with them

in compassion and loving-kindness.

May I do what I can with what I have

and just like you did, may I as well do it always 

with the Infinite Love of the Cosmos. 

May it be so.

Heart of Love,

bless our ancestors

and the generations to come.

Heart of Love, glorify our beloved Bernardo. 

Please hear our prayers and grant miracles... 

to those who need them.

Heart of Love,

through the Holy Virgin Mary

and through every cell of creation,

help us soon!

And may the seeds

of your Divine Essence

blossom at last!

Oh Bernardo, 

young and kindest angel, 

pray for us.

Amen

[bron]