Theme: Living in the Spirit
“They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” – Acts 1:14
It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that someone can become a Saint. We can not save ourselves and it is only by the grace of God that we are saved. So, we must rely completely on the power of the Holy Spirit and the death of Our Lord Jesus. That is the essence of this novena.
So, let us pray with great confidence and trust in our God who is all Good and Loving.
Here are the novena prayers for the Novena to the Holy Spirit that we will be praying together for Pentecost!
Daily sub themes
Day One: The Spirit blows where it wills (John 3:4-8)
Day Two: Knowing the voice of the Spirit
Day Three: Growing in love with the Holy Spirit and His Patience
Day Four: Praying with the Holy Spirit
Day Five: Living life inspired by the Holy Spirit (Kindness)
Day Six: Experiencing the living God (Faithfulness)
Day Seven: The domestic Church and the Holy Spirit (Self-control)
Day Eight: The gift of the Holy Spirit – Goodness (Goodness)
Day Nine: The Holy Spirit desires unity ( Gentleness)
Novena to the Holy Spirit Prayers
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 1
Charity/Love
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Charity within us.
The great charity of all the host of Saints is only made possible by your power, O Divine Spirit. Increase in me, the virtue of charity that I may love as God loves with the selflessness of the Saints.
Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit I may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 2
Joy
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Joy within us.
All of the Saints are marked with an uncompromisable Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain. Give me, O Holy Spirit, the Joy that surpasses all understanding that I may live as a witness to Your love and fidelity!
Holy Spirit I ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit I may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 3
Peace
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, I ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within me.
The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When I amaccused by the devil, come to my aid as my Advocate and give me Peace that lasts through all trials!
Holy Spirit I ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
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 enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 4
Patience
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, I amprotected from evil. And so, I ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Patience within me.
O Holy Spirit, you give lavishly to those who ask. Please give me the patience of the Saints who are now with you in heaven. Help me to endure everything with an eternal patience that is only possible with your help.
Holy Spirit I ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
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 enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 5
Kindness
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, I amprotected from evil. And so, I ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Kindness within me.
Jesus approached sinners with immense kindness. Holy Paraclete, please treat me a humble sinner with the same kindness and give me the ability to treat all others with that kindness as well.
Holy Spirit I ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
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 enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 6
Faithfulness
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, I am are protected from evil. And so, I ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Faithfulness within me.
You, O Lord, are ever faithful. You are faithful until the end. Though I am weak and distracted, please give methe grace to be faithful to You as you are to me!
Holy Spirit I ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
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 enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 7
Gentleness
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, I am are protected from evil. And so, I ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Gentleness within me.
Despite the gravity of my sins, O Lord you treat mewith Gentleness. Dear Holy Spirit, give me your power to treat all in my live with the Gentleness of the Saints.
Holy Spirit I ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
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 enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 8
Self-Control
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, I amprotected from evil. And so, I ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Self-Control within me.
Your Martyrs had the overwhelming self-control to go joyfully to a painful death without shrinking from the opportunity to join You in heaven. Give me this self-control to have command over my emotions and desires that I may serve You more fully.
Holy Spirit I ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
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 enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 9
Goodness
Priest: Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, I amprotected from evil. And so, I ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Goodness within me.
I want to be like your Saints in heaven. Holy Spirit, renew me by your power with your Goodness that Imay bring the Good News to the world.
Holy Spirit I ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
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 enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.