Look with compassion on us, o holy spirit, and grant us the favour we seek in this novenaif it be in accordance with your holy will. May 24, 2017 the annual novena to the holy spirit begins this coming friday, may 26 th and continues through to the day before pentecost, june 3 rd. Novena to the holy spirit the novena to the holy spirit can be prayed over any nineday period, however, it is particularly appropriate during the nine days between ascension thursday and pentecost sunday. Novena to the holy spirit pentecost novena prayers pray. There is no official formulation of prayers prescribed by the church for a novena to the holy spirit, but the following novena is drawn from traditional sources suitable for a either a personal or group novena. San francisco archdiocese catholic charismatic renewal. As we grow in the knowledge and love of god under the direction of the holy spirit, our service becomes more sincere and generous, the practice of virtue more perfect. Hail, holy queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. Novena is a traditional catholic prayer that continues for nine days and is intended to ask for a particular favor or blessingor to give thanks for blessings received.
Novena to the holy spirit roman catholic archdiocese. Dec 31, 2007 there is no official formulation of prayers prescribed by the church for a novena to the holy spirit, but the following novena is drawn from traditional sources suitable for a either a personal or group novena. It is a powerful and moving novena that is meant to help us open ourselves up to the third person of the holy trinity. Entrance hymn spirit of the living god praise the lord hymn book ptl 193 2. It was the holy spirit who inspired the evangelists to write the gospels and epistles. On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses i. Holy spirit novena the holy spirit is the unseen moving force of god in the world unseen but not unheard. The novena in honor of the holy spirit is the original novena, of which all other novenas are only imitations. To make the novena, pray the three prayers in this pam. Blessed alvaro del portillo tells us that precisely because the third person of the blessed trinity is the one who is invoked the least, the founder saint josemaria had a special devotion to him. A plenary indulgence, if they take part in at least five of the exercises. Father, through your spirit, you invite us to participate in the fullness of creation. Hear the prayers we raise up to you with one heart and one spirit for this work to which you have called us.
The novena in honor of the holy spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of our lord himself when he sent his apostles back to jerusalem to await the. The novena in honor of the holy spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of our lord himself when he sent his apostles back to jerusalem to await the coming of the holy spirit on the first pentecost. Foreword the novena in honor of the holy spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of our lord himself when he sent his apostles back to jerusalem to await the coming of the holy spirit on the first pentecost. Novena lourdes pilgrimage 7 mary the pilgrim immediately after the annunciation, when mary heard that she was to be a mother, she cast aside any personal needs and travelled to the hill country to visit her cousin, elizabeth, who also was expecting a child. Mary went to care for someone in need and in so doing undertook a difficult journey. Come, holy spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of thy love. The holy spirit was given to the disciples to empower them to.
With a flexible and beautifully illustrated, fullcolor cover, this 32page edition of my novena to the holy spirit is an excellent way to praise the holy spirit at. The spiritans spiritan fathers, brothers and associates. Holy spirit 9 days novena prayer day 9 fruits of the holy spirit. There are nine days from the friday after ascension thursday to the vigil of pentecost. I offer you my whole heart, and i render you heartfelt thanks for all the benefits you have bestowed and do unceasingly bestow upon the. A novena of prayers to the holy spirit adoremus bulletin. Written by father dolindo ruotolo ive learned that surrender to the will of god is one of the most important acts of love that we can make. Even though we pray this novena as a preparation for the feast of pentecost, you can also pray a.
The holy spirit novena to celebrate pentecost, the descent of the holy spirit on the church, we are going to pray the holy spirit novena. Novenas consist of a prayer or series of prayers that are said at the same time for nine consecutive days or nine hours. Heavenly father, through your son jesus fill me completely with your holy spirit that i may overflow with your abundant love. Its a great way to meditate on the time jesus was in his mothers womb before he was born. The schedule for the three day waiting will be sent separately. Novena of the holy spirit by saint alphonsus liguori.
You pray this novena for nine months, beginning with the annunciation march 25 and ending on christmas eve. Spirit third day the soul of christs body, the church thou, of all consolers, best, visiting the troubled breast. When in urgent need of help, st teresa of calcutta used the memorare as her emergency hourly novena for nine hours to the blessed virgin mary. Praying this novena to the holy spirit is life changing. Each novena book has 24 pages of fratellibonella artwork 10 per pack people who bought this also. Novena to the holy spirit catholic charismatic renewal. Novena to the holy spirit 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. The feast of the annunciation a heart open to gods will.
Visit our online 9 day novena to the holy spirit what a preparation before pentecost sundayask for the holy spirit. Novena with libermann 2 february 2019 libermann 1802. This novena to the holy spirit has been designed for either individual or communal prayer. Come, holy spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your. Glittering gem in the cabinet of the lord,saint thomas aquinas, r. At the weekend masses we will pray the novena prayers after the homily at each mass. Spirit of fear of the lord that we may be filled with a loving reverence toward you. Be filled with the holy spirit living the spirit filled life. Ebook catholic book of novenas as pdf download portable. This novena focuses on the seven gifts of the holy spirit. Roses of the glorious reign found in precious blood of jesus daily devotional by the association of the precious blood, page 128, also listed below 3. Novena to the holy spirit day one of ignite novena day six of.
And drink his blood, you shall not have life in you. We seek to learn what the holy spirit is willing to teach us through his life and. The word novena originates from the latin novem meaning nine. Even though we pray this novena as a preparation for the feast of pentecost, you can also. Pray for us day two spirit of understanding, teach and enlighten me, so that i may never waver in my faith, but enjoy true peace of mind and heart v. O most holy spirit, come and ignite the great fire of your love, set it ablaze in our minds and hearts.
Novena to the holy spirit for the seven gifts the novena in honor of the holy spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of our lord himself when he sent his apostles back to jerusalem to await the coming of the holy spirit on the first pentecost. The catholic novena book contains over 25 of the most popular catholic novenas, along with stories of real people who have. It was the holy spirit who inspired the prophets of the old testament to lead the people to god. Novena to the holy spirit pentecost novena prayers.
Novena to the holy spirit opening prayers v holy spirit, look upon us gathered here just like the first christian community, together with mary, the mother of christ. Praying a novena to the holy spirit is also an important devotion in preparation for pentecost. Novena for the seven gifts of the holy spirit the three day waiting program begins with the gethsemane hours at 11. The holy spirit novena the novena prayers themselves will be short and we will pray them after the homily at each mass beginning wednesday, october 25 through thursday, november 2.
An indulgence of 10 years on any and every day of the novena. Novena to the holy spirit following the ascension of our lord, tradition says that the disciples gathered in the upper room together with our blessed mother for the novena, nine days of prayer in anticipation of the outpouring of the holy spirit. For the second day of the novena to the holy ghost, the prayer, verse, and meditation remind us that the fear of the lord, the first of the gifts of the holy spirit, is the beginning of wisdom. What is still worse, we can observe efforts to combine the worship of. The novena to the holy spirit is a longstanding custom in the church to prepare for the descent of the holy spirit in the best possible way. Day one spirit of wisdom, preside over all my thoughts, words and actions, so that in all things i may love god for his own sake above all things.
Spirit on the church, we are going to pray the holy spirit novena. Nine days novena to the holy spirit god answers prayers. I use it very often as i prepare my ccd confirmation classes and before making big life decisions. Maria goretti catholic church the holy spirit novena the novena prayers themselves will be short and we will pray them after the homily at each mass beginning wednesday, october 25 through thursday, november 2. Each novena book has 24 pages of fratellibonella artwork 10 per pack people who bought this also bought. To celebrate pentecost, the descent of the holy spirit on the church, we are going to pray the holy spirit novena. Come, 0 blessed spirit of knowledge, and grant that i may perceive the will of the father. Indeed, mary, the apostles, and the disciples spent nine days between our lords ascension into heaven and the descent of the holy spirit at pentecost pictured above in constant prayer acts 1. We ought to pray and invoke the holy spirit, for each one of us greatly needs his protection and his help. May 16, 2012 starts this friday novena to the holy spirit for the seven gifts. Spirit fifth day gifted to serve and build others up light immortal.
Starts this fridaynovena to the holy spirit for the seven gifts. O god, thou has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the holy spirit, grant that by the gift of the same spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in his consolation. Even though we pray this novena as a preparation for the feast of pentecost, you can also pray a novena to the holy spirit any time that you want. I adore the brightness of your purity, the unerring keenness of your justice and the might of your love. The novena of the holy spirit is the chief of all the novenas, because it was the first that was ever celebrated, and that by the holy apostles and the most holy mary in the supper room, being. About the novena of the holy spirit the novena in honor of the holy spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of our lord himself when he sent his apostles back to jerusalem to await the coming of the holy spirit on the first pentecost. Our lord himself instituted this novena when, on the day of his. An indulgence of 10 years on any day of the novena. Introduction as we begin our novena to the holy spirit, let us be aware that we are the church. Holy spirit, help us to love god above all things, to do his will at. Novena to the holy spirit friday after ascension thursday saturday, the vigil of pentecost this is the prototype of all novenas. When the novena in honour of the holy spirit is done before the feast of pentecost, the faithful may gain. O holy spirit, make me faithful in every thought, and grant that i may always listen to your voice, and watch for your light, and follow your gracious inspirations. Novena to the holy spirit day one of ignite novena day.
Novena for the seven gifts of the holy spirit see below. Catholic book publishing my novena to the holy spirit. Model of perfect obedience,thou hadst a great love for jesus in the holy eucharist and spent many. 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. The gifts of the holy spirit perfect the supernatural virtues by enabling us to practice them with greater docility to divine inspiration.
Invocation to the holy spirit a daily theme to focus on a scripture reading. Spirit a novena is a practice where a prayer or groups of prayers are recited for nine consecutive days for special intentions and petitions. Novena to the holy spirit day one of ignite novena for personal conversion and renewal for all members of st. During a novena, the devotees make petitions, implore favors, or obtain graces by worshiping jesus christ, and asking for intercessions of the virgin mary or the saints of the faith. O divine spirit, i wish to be before you like a light feather, so that your. The faithful who devoutly assist at a public novena in honor of the holy spirit on the nine days immediately preceding the feast of pentecost may gain. Uncovering the hebraic roots and historic presence of the. Visit thou these hearts of thine, and our inmost being fill. Jun 01, 2011 the novena in honor of the holy spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of our lord himself when he sent his apostles back to jerusalem to await the coming of the holy spirit on the first pentecost. Novena to the holy spirit archdiocese of san antonio.
It commemorates the nine days between the ascension of our lord and the descent of the holy spirit on the first pentecost sunday. My novena to the holy spirit by catholic book publishing provides the most popular novenas in honor of the holy spirit and fits perfectly in a pocket or purse for anytime prayer. I bless you by uniting myself to the praises you receive from the angel and saints. I can truly say that i can see the holy spirits guidance, consolation and love for all those prayed over. The annual novena to the holy spirit begins this coming friday, may 26 th and continues through to the day before pentecost, june 3 rd. Novena to the holy spirit saint charles borromeo catholic church. In this novena, we ask the holy spirit to grace us with seven gifts. The novena to the holy spirit is the prototype of all novenas nine days of prayer because, in a sense, it was instituted by christ himself when he sent his.
The spiritual impact of serious prayer and reflection is immeasurable. You pray this novena for nine months, beginning with the. It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the church. We ask the lord to set each heart ablaze that will radiate to everyone they meet. The vigil mass for pentecost can be celebrated if a priest is present. The praying of a novena draws its origin from the practice of the. Hymn to the holy spirit you may use the one listed below or another of your choosing 2. With a flexible and beautifully illustrated, fullcolor cover, this 32page edition of my novena to the holy spirit is an excellent way to praise the holy spirit at any time of the day.
Each one of theses gifts happen to be virtues as well. As the first disciple of christ, mary shows us that we must listen to and do gods will. The novena to our mother of perpetual help is prayed weekly around the world. This litany offers us the chance to accomplish this act of love to god. Novena to the holy spirit foreword the novena in honor of the holy spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of our lord himself when he sent his apostles back to jerusalem to await the coming of the holy spirit on the first pentecost. Topics novena, holy spirit, holy ghost collection opensource language english. I can truly say that i can see the holy spirit s guidance, consolation and love for all those prayed over. Novena to the holy spirit prayers begin the day after ascension thursday and conclude on the day before pentecost. The novena in honor of the holy spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of our lord himself when he sent his apostles back to. The more we are deficient in wisdom, weak in strength, borne down with trouble, prone to sin, so ought we the more to turn to him who is the neverceasing source of light, strength, consolation, and holiness. Arranged for private prayer by reverend lawrence g lovasik s.