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The oldest novena is the prayer of the first disciples from the time Jesus ascended to his Father (40 days after Easter) to the feast of Pentecost. These nine days are a time for us to pray for the coming of the Spirit upon the Church and upon each of us. Each day of the novena you'll find a post with scripture and prayer for the day. There's a widget at the top of the sidebar with 17 musical selections for this Pentecost novena. (If you are just joining us, click on the window at the top of the side bar for previous entries.)
Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 7
From scripture:
I bless the LORD who counsels me;
even in the night my heart exhorts me.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7--11
• When my heart is restless, burdened, anxious,
do I turn to the Spirit for joy?
• When I lack confidence in myself or others
do I turn to the Spirit to strengthen my faith?
• When I lose my way or stumble on my path
do I turn to the Spirit to guide me and lift me up?
• What will I pray for the Church today?
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit (as they are named in the Rite of Confirmation) include: wisdom... the spirit of understanding and right judgment... courage... the spirit of knowledge and reverence... and the spirit of wonder and awe in God's presence... For which of the Spirit's gifts will I pray today?
• Choose one of the songs from the top of the sidebar and make it part of today's prayer...
Let us pray...
Come, Holy Spirit of God!
Calm our restless hearts with the peace
that you alone can give.
Soothe and comfort us
when we are troubled in mind and heart
and let serenity be your gift to us.
Grant us sound sleep and dreams
that lead to morning's dawn.
Mend our broken trust and promises
and with your Spirit's strength
make firm our faith when we doubt.
Give us your wisdom and counsel
when we are confused
and don't know where to turn.
When we stumble on the path of holiness,
let your fiery presence light our path.
Teach us to delight in your Word
and to hunger for its truth.
Give us joy in our sorrow
and gently wipe every tear from our eyes.
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...
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ReplyDeleteI want to thank you for making the time and effort to give us this blog!It is so enriching and inspiring! I have not ever made the pentecost novena and I welcome the opportunity to do so!
A daily reader and neighbor in RI,
Linda