Babies who were killed by Herod’s soldiers when they were born on earth are synonymous with innocence. They have dedicated their lives to God.
Infants or heavenly saints, they are all with Jesus in heaven today. They are powerful intermediaries for us. The practice of praying to infants existed centuries ago. Books printed with some of the prayers to them have been found dating back to the nineteenth century. They will help us to live honestly and to be free from sin.
So let us pray: “O Jesus, accept our prayers for the merit of the many children who have been martyred in connection with your coming, Amen.”