When you hear the name "Most Powerful Hand," you can probably tell that it has potent spiritual power. This hand, also called la Omnipotente Mano Poderosa, is a representation of the Christian Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, and the Saints Anne and Joachim. It is the lineage of Jesus, including his grandparents, mother, stepfather, and himself. It includes an image of Jesus' hand, with bleeding stigmata on his palm. This image, and spiritual tools based on it, are used to obtain help, support, and divine protection when you are at the end of your rope.

Blessing and Protecting Your Home

One of the ways you can ask the Holy Family for help is by preparing your surroundings. Thoroughly clean your entire home. Air it out by opening windows and doors to allow sunlight and fresh breezes in. If you have preferred herbs or floor washes for spiritual cleansing (like sage or Spiritual Cleansing Big Al Bath & Floor Wash), use them now. Next, wash the floors from front to back (to draw good things in) using Most Powerful Hand Bath & Floor Wash. Next, fumigate your space with Most Powerful Hand incense -- either stick incense or powder works fine, but you will want to use a fireproof dish for powder. Carrying the incense, walk in a clockwise direction around each room. Use a feather, fan, or your hand to ensure that the smoke penetrates every corner. As you do this, say...

Holy Family,
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Saint Anne, and Saint Joachim,
I ask for your help, guidance, and protection at this time.
I have need for [state any need you may have here],
And it grieves me greatly.
Please, offer me your blessings and support.
Amen.

Emergency Help

Of course, there are times when you will not be able to perform a complete house cleansing and blessing. That is fine! You can still petition the Holy Family for help. Anoint a Most Powerful Hand Candle with a few drops of Helping Hand Oil, rubbing in a clockwise direction around the wick. Place it on a safe, fireproof surface, and set an image of the Most Powerful Hand beside it. This can be a statue or simply a printed image or Prayer Card. Take a moment to calm your mind and visualize what you need help with. As you light the candle, pray sincerely from the bottom of your heart. You can recite the prayer above, or create your own in the moment. The most important thing is sincerity, and a willingness to be open to their help and blessings.

You can allow the candle to burn fully (snuff it out if you need to leave it for any length of time, then light it again later), or burn it in sections. When the candle is used up, bury it near your front door to attract blessings and support to you.

Daily Veneration

Some people choose to keep an image of the Most Powerful Hand on them at all times and say a daily prayer. You can wear a Most Powerful Hand Bracelet as a reminder that you have the support of the Holy Family, and recite the included prayer each morning when you put it on. If that is not possible, you can also keep a laminated Prayer Card in your wallet, purse, or pocket. Each day, take it out, look at it, and recite the prayer on the back. Do not treat this as a chore -- pray sincerely, and give yourself a moment of peace to experience the spiritual connection there. If you are receptive, you may find that you are given support and guidance in the form of special signs.

The Most Powerful Hand portrays the family of Jesus Christ in the form of his wounded hand. Jesus is commonly pictured in the middle, with Mary and Saint Anne to his right, and Joseph and Saint Joachim to his left. It is a powerful depiction of spiritual support and benediction, and one to keep in mind whenever you are in great need.