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 →

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 and Memorial Day Remembrance →

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: Novena to the Holy Ghost Pray especially starting on the day after Ascension Thursday, ending on the Feast of Pentecost First Day:Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Ghost, and … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 1 →

The Ascension of Our Lord God mounts His throne to shouts of joy; a blare of trumpets for the Lord. Psalm 47:5 Today we celebrate a glorious day, the culmination of everything tied to Christ's mission on earth and the event that will set the stage for the coming of the Holy Spirit and the … Continue reading Ascension Thursday →

For the courage and strength to go forth and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and for a return to Catholic Christian values in our society. Arise, O Lord, help us and redeem us for Thy Name's sake. Psalm 43:26.

For our country, and for all our government leaders, that they may work together to create laws that are truly just and uphold standards of charity and peace in our society.

For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and for the liberty and exaltation of Holy Mother Church.