This year, our Novena focuses on the Holy Spirit as we are preparing for the Feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came down on the Apostles as tongues of flame.
As Pilgrims of Hope, Pope Francis tells us that it is the Holy Spirit who helps us stay strong in our hope. Every day, we will echo the words of Pope Francis who says, May the Holy Spirit illumine all believers in the light of Hope.
During the next nine days, we will focus on the Holy Spirit by praying for the seven gifts of the Spirit. These are the gifts we receive in the Sacrament of Confirmation. We receive these gifts so we can use them for our good and the good of others. We will also be thankful for the fruits of the Spirit which are the attitudes and graces that grow as the gifts of the Spirit become more and more part of our lives. Our novena will help us to continue to be pilgrims of hope.
As we wait for the feast of Pentecost, our prayer each day will end with this prayer to the Holy Spirit. We pray this together every day.
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and enkindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
