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HOLY SPIRIT PRAYERS

Most HOLY SPIRIT

Most Holy Spirit, Beloved of my soul, I adore You.
Enlighten me, guide me, comfort me, console me.
I promise to submit myself to all You desire of me,
and permit all You wish to happen to me.
Give me Your orders, tell me what to do.
Most Holy Spirit, bring Peace to the world.
Amen.

Pentecost Prayer

Spirit of Christ, stir me;
Spirit of Christ, move me;
Spirit of Christ, fill me;
Spirit of Christ, seal me.
Consecrate in me Your Heart and Will, O Heavenly Father.
Create in me a fountain of virtues.
Seal my soul as Your own, that Your reflection in me may be a light for all to see.
Amen.

Prayer To The HOLY SPIRIT

Breathe in me O Holy Spirit that my thoughts may all be holy;
Act in me O Holy Spirit that my work, too, may be holy;
Strengthen me O Holy Spirit to defend all that is holy;
Guard me then O Holy Spirit that I always may be holy.
... St. Augustine

Act Of Consecration To The HOLY SPIRIT

On my knees I 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 am.

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,

and listen to Your voice,

and follow Your gracious inspirations.

I cling to You and give myself to You

and 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,

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 heareth."

Amen.

Prayer For The Seven Gifts Of The HOLY SPIRIT
O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven

did promise to send the Holy Spirit

to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples,

deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me

that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love.

Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise

the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal,

the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth,

the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose

the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven,

the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You

and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation,

the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God

and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints,

the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable,

and the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled

with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him.

Mark me, dear Lord with the sign of Your true disciples,

and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.

Amen.

“Traditional” Novena To The HOLY SPIRIT

Source: EWTN

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. It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the Church. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.

The Novena begins on the day after the Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter, even if the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sunday.

Daily: Pray the Act Of Consecration To The HOLY SPIRIT and the Prayer For The Seven Gifts Of The HOLY SPIRIT

FIRST DAY (Friday after Ascension or Friday of 6th Week of Easter)

Holy Spirit! Lord of Light! From Your clear celestial height, Your pure beaming radiance give!

The Holy Spirit

Only one thing is important -- eternal salvation. Only one thing, therefore, is to be feared--sin· Sin is the result of ignorance, weakness, and indifference The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Light, of Strength, and of Love. With His sevenfold gifts He enlightens the mind, strengthens the will, and inflames the heart with love of God. To ensure our salvation we ought to invoke the Divine Spirit daily, for "The Spirit helpeth our infirmity. We know not what we should pray for as we ought. But the Spirit Himself asketh for us."

Prayer

Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit, and hast given us forgiveness all sins, vouchsafe to send forth from heaven upon us your sevenfold Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear. Amen.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

SECOND DAY (Saturday of 6th Week of Easter)

Come. Father of the poor. Come, treasures which endure; Come, Light of all that live!

The Gift of Fear

The gift of Fear fills us with a sovereign respect for God, and makes us dread nothing so much as to offend Him by sin. It is a fear that arises, not from the thought of hell, but from sentiments of reverence and filial submission to our heavenly Father. It is the fear that is the beginning of wisdom, detaching us from worldly pleasures that could in any way separate us from God. "They that fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and in His sight will sanctify their souls."

Prayer

Come, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart, that I may set you, my Lord and God, before my face forever, help me to shun all things that can offend You, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in heaven, where You live and reign in the unity of the ever Blessed Trinity, God world without end. Amen.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

THIRD DAY (7th Sunday of Easter or transferred Ascension)

Thou, of all consolers best, Visiting the troubled breast, Dost refreshing peace bestow.

The Gift of Piety

The gift of Piety begets in our hearts a filial affection for God as our most loving Father. It inspires us to love and respect for His sake persons and things consecrated to Him, as well as those who are vested with His authority, His Blessed Mother and the Saints, the Church and its visible Head, our parents and superiors, our country and its rulers. He who is filled with the gift of Piety finds the practice of his religion, not a burdensome duty, but a delightful service. Where there is love, there is no labor.

Prayer

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart. Enkindle therein such a love for God, that I may find satisfaction only in His service, and for His sake lovingly submit to all legitimate authority. Amen.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

FOURTH DAY (Monday, 7th Week of Easter)

Thou in toil art comfort sweet, Pleasant coolness in the heat, solace in the midst of woe.

The Gift of Fortitude By the gift of Fortitude the soul is strengthened against natural fear, and supported to the end in the performance of duty. Fortitude imparts to the will an impulse and energy which move it to under take without hesitancy the most arduous tasks, to face dangers, to trample under foot human respect, and to endure without complaint the slow martyrdom of even lifelong tribulation. "He that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved."

Prayer

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in time of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, give me courage against all the assaults of my enemies, that I may never be overcome and separated from Thee, my God and greatest Good. Amen.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

FIFTH DAY (Tuesday, 7th Week of Easter)

Light immortal! Light Divine! Visit Thou these hearts of Thine, And our inmost being fill!

The Gift of Knowledge

The gift of Knowledge enables the soul to evaluate created things at their true worth--in their relation to God. Knowledge unmasks the pretense of creatures, reveals their emptiness, and points out their only true purpose as instruments in the service of God. It shows us the loving care of God even in adversity, and directs us to glorify Him in every circumstance of life. Guided by its light, we put first things first, and prize the friendship of God beyond all else. "Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it."

Prayer

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, that I may realize their vanity and use them only for Thy glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to Thee, and Thy eternal rewards. Amen.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

SIXTH DAY (Wednesday, 7th Week of Easter)

If Thou take Thy grace away, nothing pure in man will stay, All his good is turn'd to ill.

The Gift of Understanding

Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion BY faith we know them, but by Understanding we learn to appreciate and relish them. It enables us to penetrate the inner meaning of revealed truths and through them to be quickened to newness of life. Our faith ceases to be sterile and inactive, but inspires a mode of life that bears eloquent testimony to the faith that is in us; we begin to "walk worthy of God in all things pleasing, and increasing in the knowledge of God."

Prayer

Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy Light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of Thee and the Father and the Son. Amen.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

SEVENTH DAY (Thursday, 7th Week of Easter)

Heal our wounds--our strength renews; On our dryness pour Thy dew, Wash the stains of guilt away.

The Gift of Counsel

The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must done, especially in difficult circumstances. Counsel applies the principles furnished by Knowledge and Understanding to the innumerable concrete cases that confront us in the course of our daily duty as parents, teachers, public servants, and Christian citizens. Counsel is supernatural common sense, a priceless treasure in the quest of salvation. "Above all these things, pray to the Most High, that He may direct thy way in truth."

Prayer

Come, O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide me in all my ways, that I may always do Thy holy will. Incline my heart to that which is good; turn it away from all that is evil, and direct me by the straight path of Thy commandments to that goal of eternal life for which I long.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

EIGHTH DAY (Friday, 7th Week of Easter)

Bend the stubborn heart and will, melt the frozen warm the chill. Guide the steps that go astray!

The Gift of Wisdom

Embodying all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues, Wisdom is the most perfect of the gifts. Of wisdom it is written "all good things came to me with her, and innumerable riches through her hands." It is the gift of Wisdom that strengthens our faith, fortifies hope, perfects charity, and promotes the practice of virtue in the highest degree. Wisdom enlightens the mind to discern and relish things divine, in the appreciation of which earthly joys lose their savor, whilst the Cross of Christ yields a divine sweetness according to the words of the Saviour: "Take up thy cross and follow me, for my yoke is sweet and my burden light.

Prayer

Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and reveal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly things, their exceeding greatness, power and beauty. Teach me to love them above and beyond all the passing joys and satisfactions of earth. Help me to attain them and possess them for ever. Amen.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

NINTH DAY (Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost)

Thou, on those who evermore Thee confess and Thee Adore, in Thy sevenfold gift, Descend; Give Them Comfort when they die; Give them Life with Thee on high; Give them joys which never end. Amen

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

The gifts of the Holy Spirit perfect the supernatural virtues by enabling us to practice them with greater docility to divine inspiration. 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. Such acts of virtue leave the heart filled with joy and consolation and are known as Fruits of the Holy Spirit. These Fruits in turn render the practice of virtue more attractive and become a powerful incentive for still greater efforts in the service of God, to serve Whom is to reign.

Prayer

Come, O Divine Spirit, fill my heart with Thy heavenly fruits, Thy charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, faith, mildness, and temperance, that I may never weary in the service of God, but by continued faithful submission to Thy inspiration may merit to be united eternally with Thee in the love of the Father and the Son. Amen.

Pray Our Father and Hail Mary (once). Glory Be To The Father (seven times). Act of Consecration & Prayer For The Seven Gifts (once).

DAY ONE

HELLO! O Holy Spirit, I began this Novena by admitting that I do not KNOW you. I know about you, from what I have been told. I have been told how God the Father, my creator and God the Son, My Savior, sent You God the Holy Spirit, to be with me. To comfort me, be my advocate, sanctify me.

MUSCLE BUILDER I am ashamed, after all You have done for me, that I have never taken the time to learn how to open my heart and let You in. It is my hope, at this moment, You will give me the STRENGTH to be DETERMINED and PERSEVERE and to constantly have You as my companion. I KNOW how weak I am since I have had other good intentions and failed. I failed in the past because I did not realize it is You who must provide me with Your seven spiritual gifts. Your gift of FORTITUDE will give me the STRENGTH I need to complete this Novena. Instill in me, O Holy Spirit, Your gift of FORTITUDE so I can carry on, to do what I must do, to complete this Novena.

END OF DAY ONE

DAY TWO

I’M SORRY O Holy Spirit, my curiosity has tempted me to begin reading this second day of my Novena instead of spending this time trying to learn how to listen to Your promptings. I always know better than my teacher and did not think it would make any difference. I do not let You guide me because I do not KNOW how to listen to You. In fact, I do not even listen to those who have had the experience of learning how to listen.

WAKE ME UP Give me Your gift of COUNSEL by reminding me numerous times during this day to talk to You as I would talk to my very best human friend. COUNSEL me by reminding me to dwell on these thoughts of my first and second day of this Novena.

GIVE ME A SHOVE Remind me, O Holy Spirit, to express my gratitude to You who have given me so much. My faith, hope and ability to love. My home, friends, relatives and the fact I have life. Do not let me be one of the nine lepers who did not return to show gratitude. Thank You, O Holy Spirit, thank You.

END OF DAY TWO

DAY THREE

GET IT! Already You are giving me, O Holy Spirit, an UNDERSTANDING of how I must spend this moment thinking about You in my heart. You are beginning to let me UNDERSTAND that simply by reading this information will not release Your grace. I am beginning to realize Your gift of UNDERSTANDING comes to me from You, when I take the time to accept Your COUNSEL. For this realization and the gifts You have given me, thank You, O Holy Spirit.

“AND LEAD US NOT INTO ______” Please do not lead me into temptation, O Holy Spirit! Do not put me to the test that I must prove to You my faith, by making me wait longer to experience Your presence, if for only one second. This second of knowing that You are in my heart will increase my faith. O Holy Spirit, I do believe, help my unbelief. Make me UNDERSTAND the only reason I am starting this third day of getting to know You is through and with the FORTITUDE You have provided. If I listen to my pride, I would think I am doing it all by myself.

END OF DAY THREE

DAY FOUR

POSSESSED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT! When I look back just these three days, I am beginning to be able to see how my life with You will be much richer as I willingly permit you to take possession of me. This ability to see as you see, to the extent You wish for me to see at this moment, is your gift of KNOWLEDGE. Who, O Holy Spirit, is heaven or on earth, possesses the KNOWLEDGE that is Yours and Yours alone? Why do I spend so much time seeking mere information from others when You are so willing and anxious to give me this gift I need. If only I would take the time to learn how to listen to You. Why do I put so much importance on money—sex—power—intellectualism—things that do not have a mere fraction of the power You have? Why do I spend so much time accumulating money when Jesus promised me the Father would provide? What good would it do a man if he gained the whole world and suffered the loss of his soul? Why do I spend so little time listening to You? Is it my lack of faith? Help me to UNDERSTAND. Show me the way. Lead me O Kindly Light.

END OF DAY FOUR

DAY FIVE

THE CREATOR, THE REDEEMER, THE SANCTIFIER Have you ever heard of anyone who created, or claimed to have created, a soul, as your Father in heaven has done for you and millions of times over? Have you ever heard of any creature who has paid the price for a soul in sin, and won salvation for them, as Jesus did for you and millions of others?

I am the Holy Spirit the Third Person of the Trinity. Just as no other than the Father has the power to create, from nothing, a soul, and just as no one other than the Son has the power to pay the great price for salvation, no one other than I the Holy Spirit has the power to sanctify you.

My child, no one else can explain, teach or give to you My gift of KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING, COUNSEL, WISDOM, FORTITUDE, PIETY AND FEAR OF THE LORD.

I alone can sanctify you and make you worthy to enter Heaven. When you accept these gifts I will reward you with peace, happiness and joy in this life as well as the next. Give me a chance, have faith in me, ask me your questions.

Many of these questions I have put into your thoughts as a way of leading you. Keep pondering these questions until I give you the answer. Prove to Me your faith. Do not give up, ask for My gift of FORTITUDE —but never give up. Your time has not come to know the answer to some of these questions. I want you to prove your faith to Me.

You want to know how to recognize the Holy Spirit when I talk to you? I am the only one who can answer this question. Never stop listening for My answer.

END OF DAY FIVE

DAY SIX

COME If you take the time to learn to listen to Me, I will give you My gift of PIETY. This gift will make you want to be near and close to Me. This gift, if you use it, will bring you to ecstasy in My intimacy. This gift will make everything easy for you, but will not interfere with your free will. I will give you so much. Give me your appreciation and gratitude.

I AM PEACE When you learn how to dismiss all distractions and think only of Me in your heart, you will experience Peace. I, your God, My Holy Spirit, is in the midst of this peace you experience. The more undivided attention you focus on Me, the greater and deeper this peace will become.

This peace surrounds Me. I am Peace. You will recognize My presence by this peace. Do not make the mistake so many others do. Relaxation of the body is not peace. Peace, My peace that only I can give is of the soul.

Relaxation can be obtained in numerous ways, including—drugs—sex—money. These are of the body and in excess harm the soul.

Your gratitude to Me will increase my gifts to you. Just as you give more to those who appreciate you.

END OF DAY SIX

DAY SEVEN

OUT OF ORDER? Your soul was created to be attracted to Me like steel to a magnet. If you do not take time to learn to listen to Me, my child, you will become confused, as many others have. The confused try to satisfy their magnetic attraction to Me by substituting drugs that delight their bodies, and for a short time relaxes them. Some express their confusion by other delights of the body, but this is not the peace I offer you. The confused not only destroy their bodies and minds, but also their souls.

The confused cannot tell the difference between relaxation of the body and the reward of My peace to their souls. The confused have refused to listen to Me. All human creatures have been given this right, to refuse to listen. All were created with a will that is free. A free will to choose their Creator or reject Him.

If you learn to listen to Me, I will relieve you of your many anxieties and fears. Your doubts and frustrations will be resolved. You will have Peace. Your will is free. Choose to make it My will.

END OF DAY SEVEN

DAY EIGHT

LOVE—FEAR No one, O Holy Spirit, not even You, can cite an occasion that could arise in my life here on earth that cannot be more than satisfied by your seven gifts. My love for You, O Holy Spirit, increases as I learn to listen to Your KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING, and COUNSEL. My love grows as I experience the FORTITUDE and PIETY You give me.

Increase in me, O Holy Spirit, Your gift of FEAR OF THE LORD so that I will love You so much I cannot offend You out of FEAR of losing You.

Thank You, O Holy Spirit, for Your infinite love.

I know Your great love for me by the mere fact You, the Father and Son, created me and gave me life. Just as I love what I have accomplished. You also love what You have accomplished. IT IS GOOD.

END OF DAY EIGHT

DAY NINE

COMMON SENSE The only other spiritual gift You offer to us if we listen, o Holy Spirit, is the greatest of all Your gifts. Your gift of WISDOM. This gift of WISDOM is the highest compliment man can receive.

Your gift of WISDOM endows us with the ability to use all of Your other six spiritual gifts in their exact proper proportion.

The baker is wise, O Holy Spirit, when he does not use too much of any one ingredient in his cake. The ability to use each of Your spiritual gifts of KNOWLEDGE—UNDERSTANDING—COUNSEL—FORTITUDE—PIETY and FEAR OF THE LORD in exactly the right proportion is the gift of gifts. The gift of WISDOM.

END OF BEGINNING This is the ninth day, O Holy Spirit. My intended Novena is completed. I must recognize the fact You gave me the FORTITUDE to persevere. The strength that made it easy. You gave me the determination to succeed as You will in everything You prompt me to do. If only I take time to listen for Your gift of FORTITUDE.

I shall take the time to reminisce on my early childhood and each year up to the present time, to the best of my ability, with Your help and KNOWLEDGE, O Holy Spirit. I shall dwell on the past few months in particular. You will let me UNDERSTAND how You have been in my life daily, even though I was not aware of it. How You gave me the grace of Your seven gifts and how often I threw them away by neglecting to use them. How on many occasions Your gifts were there and I did use them, but was under the impression, due to my pride, that I did it all by myself.

But, why does it have to end? Why should it end?

If I have not experienced Your presence in my heart, I shall start over for another nine days if You will only give me the FORTITUDE.

If I have experienced Your presence in my heart, I will jealously preserve it. Relive it. Practice listening daily. A perpetual Novena.

My hope is I will grow into the habit of experiencing Your presence every moment of my consciousness. END OF DAY NINE