pentecost novena

During the nine days prior to the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostlesThey prayed together with the Virgin Mary. Since then, Christians have a tradition of offering a novena to the Holy Spirit, between Ascension Day and the Feast of Pentecost.

Brief Novena of Pentecost to the Holy Spirit

Development of the ninth

The novena can begin on Ascension Day and end on the eve of Pentecost.

In it, we invoke the Holy Spirit, every day, for 9 days. For this, we can choose one of the following options to pray:

We can end with an Our Father, a Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father.

On the last day of the novena, we can add a beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit, for example, the act of consecration.

Act of consecration to the Holy Spirit

“Holy Spirit, divine Spirit of light and love, I consecrate my understanding, my heart, my will and my whole being, in time and in eternity.

May my understanding always be submissive to your divine inspirations and teachings of the doctrine of the Catholic Church that you infallibly guide.

May my heart always be inflamed in love of God and neighbor.

May my will always be in accordance with your divine will.

May my whole life be a faithful imitation of the life and virtues of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him, to You and to the Father be given all honor and glory forever.

God the Holy Spirit, infinite love of the Father and the Son, through the most pure hands of Mary, your immaculate wife, I place myself today and every day of my life on your chosen altar, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as a sacrifice in your honor. , consuming fire, with firm resolution now more than ever to hear your voice and fulfill your most holy and adorable will in all things. Amen.”

Other novenas and proposals to pray to the Holy Spirit with

In general, all novenas to the Holy Spirit are prayed before Pentecost.

In , find various proposals to pray to the Holy Spirit and discover his graces and action in our lives. In fact, you can explore all the prayer communities dedicated to him and let yourself be filled by his presence. Here are some options:

• The community “The five minutes of the Holy Spirit” so that you receive meditations, prayers and reflections that will allow you to travel, throughout the year, a deep path of spiritual growth.

• This novena online for you to deepen your knowledge in the Holy Spirit, while you meditate on the different verses of the Bible that you will receive each day, in this way, you will open your heart so that you can feel his beautiful presence.