We begin day four of our novena, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

A reading from the Gospel Matthew, chapter 28, verses 16 through 20.

And Jesus came and said to them, all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.

And behold, I am with you always, even to the close of the age.

O God, we pray in union with the whole church for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals.

Holy Spirit, we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity.

We pray that the Cardinals may listen attentively to you and ask you to grant them the faith to discern your holy will.

Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect and guide your church during this conclave.

Grant us in your great love, a Pope who guides your church to grow in faithfulness towards you.

May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your church ever closer to you.

We pray in Jesus' name, together with the intercession of Mary and all the saints.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle 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.

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

Amen.