Pentecost Novena - Third Day

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Day One/Introduction, Day Two

Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit

Veni, Sancte Spiritus!
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From today's scripture:

The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life’s refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?

One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD
and contemplate his temple.

Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call;
have pity on me, and answer me.
Of you my heart speaks;
you my glance seeks.
Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8

For whom, for what shall we pray?
- Who do I know who lives in the darkness,
looking for the light of the Holy Spirit?

- Who do I know who lives in fear,
aching for the strength of the Holy Spirit?

- Who do I know who seeks the Lord
and who needs the guidance of the Holy Spirit?

- Who do I know who seeks God's embrace
and who needs the warmth of the Holy Spirit?

Let us pray:
Come, Holy Spirit of God!
Be a light for my step along my life's path;
take away my fear and anxiety and help me trust;
show me the face of the Lord smiling upon me;
lead me to the intimacy I desire with my God...

Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of your people
and kindle in us the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created
and you will renew the face of the earth.

Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be...

Veni, Sancte Spiritus!
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