Novena To The Holy Spirit - Day 1

Every day begin by praying the following prayer:

O Holy Spirit, divine Consoler!

I adore you as my True God.

I bless You, by uniting myself to the praises

You receive from the angels and saints.

I offer You my whole heart and I render You heartfelt thanks

for all the benefits You have bestowed

and do unceasingly bestow upon the world.

I beg You, Who are the Author of all supernatural gifts

And Who enriched with immense favors the soul

of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God,

to visit me by Your grace and Your love,

and grant me the favor I so earnestly seek in this novena

(Mention your request)

O Holy Spirit, Spirit of truth, come into our hearts;

shed the brightness of Your light on all nations,

that they may be of one faith and pleasing to You.

Amen.

Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful,

and kindle in them the fire of Your love!

First Day

O Holy Spirit, bestow upon us Your seven holy gifts:

• Wisdom
• Understanding
• Counsel (Right Judgment)
• Fortitude (Courage)
• Knowledge
• Piety (Reverence)
• Fear of the Lord (Wonder and Awe)

Enlighten our understanding that we may know You.

Give us wisdom that Your will may be clear to us and that we may accept it.

Grant us the gift of counsel that we may always perceive what is right.

Fortify us that we may always be capable of fulfilling Your Divine Will.

Inspire us with the spirit of learning that we may be able to 

penetrate more deeply into the truths that You have revealed.

Let our hearts be steeped in the spirit of childlikeness that we may bring You joy.

Let us have proper fear of God that we may never grieve You

or wander from the path of goodness.

Gift us the fullness of Your gifts that we may glorify You.

Amen.