PENTECOST NOVENA
On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit transforms the frightened apostles into bold evangelists. Through his presence, the Spirit brings unity, guidance, and sanctification. Catholics first receive the Holy Spirit at baptism (Acts 2:37-39; 22:16) and later in fullness at confirmation, continuing the Pentecost tradition in every believer's life (see Acts 8:14-17; 19:1-7). Furthermore, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit - wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear the Lord - remain central to our life in Christ Jesus (Isa. 11:2-3).
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To prepare your heart for this feast, consider praying the Pentecost Novena this year. This powerful devotion begins nine days before Pentecost Sunday and mirrors the apostles, the Blessed Mother, and other disciples who prayerfully waited for the Holy Spirit after the Ascension.
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Day 1—Charity (Friday, May 15)
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.
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Day 2— Joy (Saturday, May 16)
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!
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Day 3— Peace (Sunday, May 17)
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!
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Day 4— Patience (Monday, May 18)
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.
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Day 5— Kindness (Tuesday, May 19)
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.
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Day 6— Faithfulness (Wednesday, May 20)
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!
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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​Day 7— Gentleness (Thursday, May 21)
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.
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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​Day 8— Self-Control (Friday, May 22)
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 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.
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Day 9— Goodness (Saturday, May 23)
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.
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.
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, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.