Novena to the Holy Spirit: Day 5

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler!
I give you praise with the angels and the saints.
I offer you my whole heart, and give you thanks for all you have given me.
You shower your gifts on all the faithful,
I ask you to visit (me/candidate’s name) with your grace and your love
as (I/name of candidate) prepare(s) to be sealed with your power at Confirmation.

Come, O Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of your faithful,
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Come, O Spirit of holiness and send forth the radiance of your light. Father of all the poor, light and peace of all hearts, come with your countless gifts. May your gift of understanding enlighten us to grasp better Christ’s love for us and show us how to love others as He loves us. May we show our love by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Come, O Holy Spirit,

fill the hearts of your faithful

and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Practice: Do something nice for someone today and don’t let the person know that you did it; do a random act of kindness (Call a grandparent, write someone a note, help your parents with chores, etc.)