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

Amen.

You're reading from the book of Psalms, chapter 46, verse 10.

Be still.

And know that I am God.

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 and 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.