(IT CAN BE PRAYED ANYTIME IN THE DAY)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Hymn
O guide our minds with thy blessed light,
With love our hearts inflame;
And with thy strength, which never decays
Confirm our mortal frame.
Far from us drive our deadly foe;
True peace unto us bring;
And through all perils lead us safe
Beneath thy sacred wing.
Through thee may we the Father know,
Through thee the eternal Son,
And thee, the Spirit of them both,
Thrice-blessed Three in One.
All glory to the Father be,
With his coequal Son;
The same to thee, great Paraclete,
While endless ages run.
ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
On my knees, I before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, 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.
SCRIPTURAL READING: Ephesians 4:29-30
No foul word should ever cross your lips; let your words be for the improvement of others, as occasion offers, and do good to your listeners; do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God who has marked you with his seal, ready for the day when we shall be set free.
The Word of the Lord…
MEDITATION
The gift of Fear fills us with a sovereign respect for God and makes us dread nothing so much as to grieve or offend Him by sin. The Pauline text above makes it clear that the Holy Spirit could be grieved or saddened by our conducts. When the fear of the Lord is lacking in us, we tend to grieve the Holy Spirit and run short of wisdom. The holy book says that the holy fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (cf. Job 28:28, Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 1:7; 9:10; 15:33). How foolish we become if we do not fear the Lord! Dear Holy Spirit, grant that we may not sadden you anymore by the continual presence of your gift of holy fear in us.
Pause for a moment and reflect…
DAY 2 PRAYER
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. 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, looking at His Five Wounds, trusting in His Precious Blood, adoring His opened side and stricken heart. I implore You adorable Spirit, helper of my infirmity, to keep me in Your grace, now and always, and grant us the favour we ask in this novena (State your request here…) if it be in accordance with Your Holy Will. 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 toward 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.
Our Father… Hail Mary…. (Glory be….X7)
LITANY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Divine Essence, one true God, Have mercy on us
Spirit of truth and wisdom, Have mercy on us
Spirit of holiness and justice, Have mercy on us
Spirit of understanding and counsel, Have mercy on us
Spirit of love and joy, Have mercy on us
Spirit of peace and patience, Have mercy on us
Spirit of longanimity and meekness, Have mercy on us
Spirit of benignity and goodness, Have mercy on us
Love substantial of the Father and the Son, Have mercy on us
Love and life of saintly souls, Have mercy on us
Fire ever burning, Have mercy on us
Living water to quench the thirst of hearts, Have mercy on us
From all evil, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From all impurity of soul and body, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From all gluttony and sensuality, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From all attachments to the things of the earth, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From all hypocrisy and pretence, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From all imperfections and deliberate faults, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From our own will, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From slander, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From deceiving our neighbours, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From our passions and disorderly appetites, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From our inattentiveness to Thy holy inspirations, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From despising little things, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From debauchery and malice, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From the love of comfort and luxury, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From wishing to seek or desire anything other than Thee, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
From everything that displeases Thee, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.
Most loving Father, forgive us.
Divine Word, have pity on us.
Holy and divine Spirit, leave us not until we are in possession of the Divine Essence, Heaven of heavens.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, Send us the divine Consoler.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, Fill us with the gifts of Thy Spirit.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Make the fruits of the Holy Spirit increase within us.
V. Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful,
R. And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created,
R. And Thou shall renew the face of the earth.
Let Us Pray
God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Spirit we may be truly wise and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Concluding Meditation/Prayer
The holy fear of the Lord 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.
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.
Come, Father of the poor. Come, treasures which endure. Come, Light of all that live, and grant peaceful rest to our bodies tonight, so that we may rise with joy to sing your praise. Amen.
Blessing+
The Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
Shalom!
Written and Compiled by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Fatima, Vila Sabrina, São Paulo, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com
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PS: Have you prayed your Rosary today?
This prayers are very rich that if one can sincerely devote time to it, the benefits and inspiration will be second to none. It’s rich in Catholic spirituality. Thanks Padre.
The fear is not fear of hell but fear that God is all and all and deserves our Holy reverence.
Thanks padre for this enlightment.
You’re welcome, sir
Come take possession of my soul Holy Spirit of God and use me for your glory Lord. Amen.
The holy fear of the Lord arises not from the thought of hell, but from sentiments of reverence and filial submission to our heavenly Father.
Amen
Holy Spirit of God, fill my heart with a holy fear and great love for thee. Grant that I may not grief you to unfaithfulness and sin. Amen
Exercise: Abhor sin and avoid any occasion that will lead to it
Come holy spirit and fill my lonely soul
From everything that displeases Thee, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit
Amen!
Am really enjoying the prayers, May God continue to grant you wisdom and understanding amen
Amen
Holy Spirit enlighten us to be true disciples.
Amen
Thank you so much Fr Cjay. This is clearly the best collection l have come across for this novena. I really appreciate this.
Come oh Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the Faithful and enkindle in them the Fire of Your love
Amen and Amen, Amen!!!
Holy Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me, Amen
GOOD morning fans
Amen
Come oh Holy Spirit, we anxiously await your gifts
Come Holy Spirit
Use us as an instrument
Amen
Come holy Spirit and take possession of my soul & used me .
Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of thy love
Amen
From all evil, Deliver me, my husband, and my children, O Holy Spirit. Amen
The holy fear of the Lord arises not from the thought of hell, but from sentiments of reverence and filial submission to our heavenly Fathe Thanks Padre
Amen
Amen
So many years ago, I saw this prayer, Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit in a prayer book & loved it so much & made it one of my daily prayers. It wasn’t given any title in the book. Until now, I never knew I have been consecrating myself daily to the Holy Spirit! Wow! I’m so excited. Thank you Fr for revealing this to me through this Novena. I can now pray it more fervently & with much confidence.
Oh Holy Spirit of GOD… Please Renew Me and fill the face of the earth, Amen!!