NOVENA PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

 

 _(To be followed everyday from Friday after Ascension till Saturday before Pentecost)_ 

 *_Leader_* : In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 

 *_All_* : Amen.

Sing a *Hymn* to the Holy Spirit (CHB. 207 / 65 new )

 *INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT* 

V. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful 

R. And kindle in them the fire of your love. 

V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. 

R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

 *Let us Pray* : O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

NB: _Pause to present communal and personal intentions_ 

 *PRAYER OF PETITION* 

O Holy Spirit

Beloved of my soul

I adore you.

Enlighten me,

Guide me,

strengthen me and Console me.

Tell me what I ought to do

and command me to do it.

I promise to submit to everything

that you ask of me

and to accept all

that you allow to happen to me.

Just show me what is your will.

 *PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT* 

Lord Jesus Christ, before ascending into heaven, You promised to send the Holy Spirit to Your apostles and disciples. Grant that the same Spirit may perfect in our lives the work of Your grace and love.

• Grant us the Spirit of *Wisdom* that we may aspire to the things that last forever;

• Grant us the Spirit of *Understanding* to enlighten our minds with the light of Your truth;

• Grant us the Spirit of *Knowledge* that we may know You and know ourselves and grow in holiness;

• Grant us the Spirit of *Fortitude* that we may bear our cross with You and, with courage, overcome the obstacles that interfere with our salvation;

• Grant us the Spirit of *Counsel* that we may choose the surest way of doing Your will, seeking first the Kingdom;

• Grant us the Spirit of *Piety* that we may find peace and fulfillment in the service of God while serving others;

• Grant us the Spirit of *the Fear of The Lord*, that we may be filled with a loving reverence towards You.

Teach us to be Your faithful disciples and animate us in every way with Your Spirit. Amen.

 

 *A SIMPLE ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT*

On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, I offer myself, soul and body to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity, the unerring keenness of Your justice, and the might of Your love. You are the Strength and Light of my soul. In You I live and move and have my being. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace and I pray with all my heart to be kept from the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light, listen to Your voice and follow Your gracious inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You. I ask You by Your compassion to watch over me in my weakness. Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus and looking at His Five Wounds and trusting in His Precious Blood and adoring His opened Side and stricken Heart I implore You, Adorable Spirit, Helper of my infirmity, so to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me grace O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son to say to You always and everywhere “Speak Lord for Your servant listens.” Amen.

 _Prayer of the HOLY ROSARY is proper here since the May Devotion continues_

 

 *LITANY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT* 

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

 Father all powerful, have mercy on us.

Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world, save us.

Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless Life of both, sanctify us.

Holy Trinity, hear us.

Holy Spirit, Who proceedest from the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.

Holy Spirit, Who art equal to the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.

Promise of God the Father, have mercy on us.

Ray of heavenly light,

Author of all good,

Source of heavenly water,

Consuming Fire,

Ardent Charity,

Spiritual Unction,

Spirit of love and truth,

Spirit of wisdom and understanding,

Spirit of counsel and fortitude,

Spirit of knowledge and piety,

Spirit of the fear of the Lord,

Spirit of grace and prayer,

Spirit of peace and meekness,

Spirit of modesty and innocence,

Holy Spirit, the Comforter,

Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier,

Holy Spirit, Who governest the Church,

Gift of God the Most High,

Spirit Who fillest the universe,

Spirit of the adoption of the children of God, have mercy on us.

Holy Spirit, inspire us with horror of sin.

Holy Spirit, come and renew the face of the earth.

Holy Spirit, shed Thy Light into our souls.

Holy Spirit, engrave Thy law in our hearts.

Holy Spirit, inflame us with the flame of Thy love.

Holy Spirit, open to us the treasures of Thy graces.

Holy Spirit, teach us to pray well.

Holy Spirit, enlighten us with Thy heavenly inspirations.

Holy Spirit, lead us in the way of salvation.

Holy Spirit, grant us the only necessary knowledge.

Holy Spirit, inspire in us the practice of good.

Holy Spirit, grant us the merits of all virtues.

Holy Spirit, make us persevere in justice.

Holy Spirit, be our everlasting reward.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, send us Thy Holy Spirit.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.

Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.

Let us pray.

Grant, O merciful Father, that Thy Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame and purify us, that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew and make us fruitful in good works, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, liveth and reigneth forever and ever. Amen.