It is now possible to see the Holy Face of Manoppello Livestreaming on the YouTube channel of the Basilica. What a blessing to see the Face of Jesus constantly! By scrolling through the previous moments of the Live Streaming anyone can see how the vision of the Holy Face changes over time depending on the light. Thanks to the Capuchin Friars of the Basilica and all who have made this possible!
At the conclusion of his homily Archbishop Forte recited the following prayer which he composed.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY FACE
Lord Jesus, Face of eternal Love, in this holy place,
guardian of the veil upon which You reveal Yourself in the signs of suffering and
let the infinite mercy of Your divine Heart shine through, grant us to live
with ever new fidelity the journey of faith, charity and hope that you call us
to walk together with you.
May your gaze fill us with the light that comes from the
Father to illuminate our steps and lead us to the pastures of heaven, and pour
into our hearts the Holy Spirit, the fragrance of your grace and the imprint of
your beauty.
And Mary, who was the first to look upon your face and kiss
it with the tenderness of a Mother, she who saw you close your eyes upon the
arms of the Cross, contemplated you risen from the dead and now contemplates you
in glory, help us to seek with ever new desire your Face as a King crucified
for love, victorious over evil and death, to meet you in the embrace of your
Church, to recognize you in your sacraments and to bear witness to you in the
works and days of our lives.
We beseech You, answer our prayer and grant us what we ask
of You in faith. You, who with God the Father live and reign in the unity of
the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen!
+ Bruno Forte
Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto
