Today, on this last day of the novena, we pray for the gift of the fruits of the Holy Ghost, that they may fill us and aid us in our day to day struggles to serve God. We also pray an act of consecration to the Holy Ghost. Ninth Day:Come, O Divine Spirit, fill my … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 9 →

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Wisdom, which helps us to understand the greatness with which eternal rewards far surpass earthly things, and aids us in desiring these eternal goods rather than passing earthly ones. Eighth Day:Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and reveal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly things, … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 8 →

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Counsel, which helps us to incline our hearts toward the good and shun evil. It also aids in our discernment of God's will for our lives. Seventh Day:Come, O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide me in all my ways, that I may always do … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 7 →

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Understanding, which helps us to know and believe the mysteries of our redemption and see things in the Light of God. Sixth Day:Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 6 →

This post is long overdue, since the COVID-19 vaccines have been out for a while now, but this is a topic that will always be important because it involves the dignity of human life and the Church’s prohibition on using evil means to produce a good result. Before we get into this topic, I should … Continue reading Why We Can’t Use Evil to Bring About Good: Aborted Cell Lines in Testing, Research, and Production →

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Knowledge, which helps us to discern God's will and to know the vanity of the things of this world, so that we will only use them for the glory of God. Fifth Day:Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 5 →

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Fortitude (courage), which helps us to stand up for the truth of the Faith even in times of trouble and persecution. Fourth Day:Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in times of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 4 →

Today, on this 3rd day of the novena, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Piety, which moves us to a loving reverence for God as our Father, and also helps us to respect others as children of God, just as we ourselves are. Third Day:Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 3 →

On this second day of the novena to the Holy Ghost, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Holy Fear, which allows us to love God so much that we fear offending Him in any way. This is unlike servile fear, which would mean that we are afraid of God, which is the … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 2 →

For the next nine days, we should prepare for the feast of Pentecost by praying this novena: Pray especially starting on the day after Ascension Thursday, ending on the Saturday before the Feast of Pentecost First Day:Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 1 →