16-day prayer to the holy spirit€¦ · humility and a beggar’s heart for your gift of charity...

16-DAY PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Day 1 (May 16) The Fruit of Charity In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Charity within us. The great charity of all the host of Saints is only made possible by your power, Oh Divine Spirit. Increase in me, the virtue of charity that I may love as God loves with the selflessness of the Saints. Amen. Please mention your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Day 2 (May 17) The Fruit of Joy In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Joy within us. All of the Saints are marked with an uncompromisable Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain. Give us, Oh Holy Spirit, the Joy that surpasses all understanding that we may live as a witness to Your love and fidelity! Amen. Please mention your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Day 3 (May 18) The Fruit of Peace In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within us. The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When we are accused by the devil, come to our aid as our Advocate and give us Peace that lasts through all trials! Amen. Please mention your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Day 4 (May 19) The Fruit of Patience In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Patience within us. Oh Holy Spirit, you give lavishly to those who ask. Please give us the patience of the Saints who are now with you in heaven. Help us to endure everything with an eternal patience that is only possible with your help. Amen. Please mention your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Day 5 (May 20) The Fruit of Kindness In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Kindness within us. Jesus approached sinners with immense kindness. Holy Paraclete, please treat us humble sinners with the same kindness and give us the ability to treat all others with that kindness as well. Amen. Please mention your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Day 6 (May 21) The Fruit of Faithfulness In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Faithfulness within us. You, oh Lord, are ever faithful. You are faithful until the end. Though we are weak and distracted, please give us the grace to be faithful to You as you are to us! Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Day 7 (May 22) The Fruit of Gentleness In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Gentleness within us. Despite the gravity of our sins, oh Lord you treat us with Gentleness. Dear Holy Spirit, give us your power to treat all in our lives with the Gentleness of the Saints. Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 8 (May 23) The Fruit of Self-Control In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Self-Control within us. Your Martyrs had the overwhelming self-control to go joyfully to a painful death without shrinking from the opportunity to join You in heaven. Give us this self-control to have command over our emotions and desires that we may serve You more fully. Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Day 9 (May 24) The Fruit of Goodness In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Goodness within us. We want to be like your Saints in heaven. Holy Spirit, renew us by your power with your Goodness that we may bring the Good News to the world. Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit – Day 10 (May 25) The Gift of Fear of The Lord The gift of Fear of the Lord fills us with a sovereign respect for God, and makes us dread nothing so much as to offend Him by sin. It is a fear that 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, fill me with devotion to God alone. In the Risen Christ, I welcome You, O Spirit of truth, whom the Father sends in Jesus' name. Wash clean the sinful soul, and rain down your grace that we may be one with the Church in fidelity to our Lord Jesus, Christ. Amen.

Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit – Day 11 (May 26) The Gift of Piety

The gift of Piety begets in our hearts a filial affection for God as our most loving Father. It inspires us to love and respect for His sake persons and things consecrated to Him, as well as those who are vested with His authority, His Blessed Mother and the Saints, the Church and its visible Head, our parents and superiors, our country and its rulers. He who is filled with the gift of Piety finds the practice of his religion, not a burdensome duty, but a delightful service. Where there is love, there is no labor. Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart. God, our Father, may I, through the grace of your Spirit, be forever filled with filial affection for you. Grant that I may be inspired to love and respect all members of your family as brothers and sisters of Jesus, who, together with him, call you Abba, Father. Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

Prayer to the Holy Spirit – Day 12 (May 27)

The Gift of Fortitude

By the gift of Fortitude the soul is strengthened against natural fear, and supported to the end in the performance of duty. Fortitude imparts to the will an impulse and energy which move it to undertake without hesitancy the most arduous tasks, to face dangers, to trample under foot human respect, and to endure without complaint the slow martyrdom of even lifelong tribulation. "He that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved." Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in time of trouble and adversity. O, Divine Trinity, grant that we may be strengthened to see in ourselves and each other the dignity that is ours as temples of Your Holy Spirit, to be loved by one another as each of us is loved by Jesus. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)


The Gift of Knowledge The gift of Knowledge enables the soul to evaluate created things at their true worth--in their relation to God. Knowledge unmasks the pretense of creatures, reveals their emptiness, and points out their only true purpose as instruments in the service of God. It shows us the loving care of God even in adversity and directs us to glorify Him in every circumstance of life. Guided by its light, we put first things first, and prize the friendship of God beyond all else. "Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesses it." Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father. Father, through Your Spirit, You invite us to participate in the fullness of Creation. Help me to see that all gifts are from You and intended for your Glory. For there are many different gifts, but always the same Spirit, many ways of serving, but, always the same Lord. Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)


The Gift of Understanding Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion by faith we know them, but by Understanding we learn to appreciate and relish them. It enables us to penetrate the inner meaning of revealed truths and through them to be quickened to newness of life. Our faith ceases to be sterile and inactive but inspires a mode of life that bears eloquent testimony to the faith that is in us; we begin to "walk worthy of God in all things pleasing, and increasing in the knowledge of God." Come, O Blessed Spirit of Understanding, enlighten our minds that we may appreciate and see more fully what we know by faith. Come to us in our weakness and give voice to our petitions, for "the prayers that the Spirit makes for God's holy people are always in accordance with the mind of God." Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)


The Gift of Counsel The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must done, especially in difficult circumstances. Counsel applies the principles furnished by Knowledge and Understanding to the innumerable concrete cases that confront us in the course of our daily duty as parents, teachers, public servants, and Christian citizens. Counsel is supernatural common sense, a priceless treasure in the quest of salvation. "Above all these things, pray to the Most High, that He may direct your way in truth." Come, O Blessed Spirit of Counsel. Make my thoughts holy, my love pure, and my works pleasing to God. Father, guided by Your Spirit, may I strive to make loving choices and respect all life. May we be aware of our dignity as Your sons and daughters, redeemed with the Blood of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen. Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)


The Gift of Wisdom Embodying all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues, Wisdom is the most perfect of the gifts. Of wisdom it is written "all good things came to me with her, and innumerable riches through her hands." It is the gift of Wisdom that strengthens our faith, fortifies hope, perfects charity, and promotes the practice of virtue in the highest degree. Wisdom enlightens the mind to discern and relish things divine, in the appreciation of which earthly joys lose their savor, whilst the Cross of Christ yields a divine sweetness according to the words of the Saviour: "Take up your cross and follow me, for my yoke is sweet and my burden light." Come, O Blessed Spirit of Wisdom, strengthen my faith, increase my hope, perfect my charity. Father, enlighten us each day, in the silence of our hearts, to discern the voice of Your Spirit, to do what He asks of us and to understand the gifts He freely gives us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. On this last day of our 16 Day Prayer to the Holy Spirit, let us now consecrate ourselves to the Holy Spirit. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit)

ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses I 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, so to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me grace, O Holy Ghost, Spirit of the Father and the Son to say to You always and everywhere: "Speak, Lord, for Your servant listens." Amen

Please mention now your requests and intentions as we pray the Most Holy Rosary. (Pause briefly and begin to pray the Glorious Mystery)

THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

For the intentions of Pope Francis: Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed by Thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

For the increase of the virtue of Faith: Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

For the increase of the virtue of Hope: Hail Mary…

For the increase of the virtue of Christian Charity: Hail

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First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection of the Lord 1 Our Father 10 Hail Mary 1 Glory be

Fatima Prayer O my Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy Mercy.

Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension of the Lord 1 Our Father 10 Hail Mary 1 Glory be Fatima Prayer O my Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy Mercy.

Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit 1 Our Father 10 Hail Mary 1 Glory be


Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Our Lady 1 Our Father 10 Hail Mary 1 Glory be


Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth

1 Our Father 10 Hail Mary 1 Glory be


Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God, that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

LITANY TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Lord, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, 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 pretense,

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 neighbors,

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 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, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.

Divine Word, Deliver us, O Holy Spirit.

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 takes away the sins of the world, Make the fruits of the Holy Spirit increase within us.

Let us pray: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle 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.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

In the name of the Father….

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