Pentecost Novena (May 22-31) 

Come, Holy Spirit, come, and from your celestial home shed a ray of light divine. 

Come, Father of the poor, Come, source of all our store. Come, within our bosoms shine. 

You, of comforters best; You the soul's most welcome guest. Sweet refreshment here below. 

In our labor, rest most sweet; Grateful coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe. 

O most Blessed Light Divine, shine within these hearts of thine, and our inmost being fill. 

Where you are not, man has naught. Nothing good in deed or thought Nothing free from taint of ill. 

Heal our wounds, our strength renew; On our dryness pour your dew; Wash the stains of guilt away. 

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

On the faithful, who adore. And confess you, evermore. In Your sev'nfold gift descend. 

Give us virtue's sure reward. Give us your salvation, Lord. Give us joys that never end. 

Amen. Alleluia. 

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Blessed Spirit of Wisdom, help me to seek God. Make Him the center of my life and order my life to Him, so Blessed Spirit of Understanding, enlighten my mind, that I may know and love the truths of faith and make them truly my own.

Blessed Spirit of Counsel, enlighten and guide me in all my ways, that I may always know and do Your holy Will. Make me prudent and courageous.

Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in every time of trouble or adversity. Make me loyal and confident.

Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, help me to know good from evil. Teach me to do what is right in the sight of God. Give me clear vision and firmness in decision.

Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart, incline it to a true faith in You, to a holy love of You, my God, that with my whole soul I may seek You, Who are my Father, and find You, my best, my truest joy.

Blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart that I may ever be mindful of Your presence. Make me fly from sin, and give me intense reverence for God and for my fellow men who are made in God’s image.

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.