The Novena to the Holy Spirit.

O Holy Spirit, divine consoler, I adore you as my true God. I offer you my whole heart,

and I give you heartfelt thanks for all the benefits you have bestowed upon the world.

You are the author of all supernatural gifts,

and enriched the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, with all favors.

I ask you to visit me by your grace and your love,

and grant me the favor that I now earnestly seek.

O Holy Spirit, Spirit of truth, come into our hearts.

Shed the brightness of your light on all nations,

that they may be of one faith and pleasing to you.

Day 5. Come, O Spirit of Sanctity from the glory of heaven, and send forth the radiance of your

light. Father of all the poor, light and peace of all hearts, come with your countless gifts.

Consoler and desolation, refreshment full of loveliness. Come, dear friend of my soul. In weariness, send repose.

Breathe gently, cool, refreshing breeze. Console the desolate who weep alone. Light of beatitude.

Make our hearts ready. Come enter our souls. Without your grace, man stands alone. He cannot be good or sure.

Cleanse what is soiled, heal what is wounded, moisten what is arid. Bend the stubborn will,

warm the cold heart, guide the wandering step. O Holy Spirit, we beg you to give us grace through your sevenfold power,

and grant me the favor I so earnestly seek in this novena.

Give us merit for the present, and one day, beatitude, when we have finished our earthly journey.

Come, Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

Amen.