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I would like to encourage you to check out this link where you can find a novena (a set of prayers for 9 days) to the Holy Spirit, as we head into Pentecost on May 24, 2026. The Novena has already started but you are not too late!
Pentecost will officially end this beautiful season of Easter.
I have been enjoying this time of focus on joy, which I find both comforting and challenging.
I am including in this post an example of this very short, but beautiful novena, along with the accompanying email you get when you sign up.
Pray for peace and an end to war.
Janet Cassidy
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Janet - Peace be with you!
Each day of this novena, we will pray for one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
The fruits of the Spirit are, "perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory." (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
Today's prayers are for Joy.
Joy is one of those signs that shows the world that there is something different about followers of Christ. So, let us pray today for a greater Joy that will shine through to the rest of the world!
You can post your own prayer intentions here. We're praying for you!
Here are the prayers for today:
Day 2 - Novena to the Holy Spirit
(Audio/Video Version)
Joy
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Joy within us.
All of the Saints are marked with an uncompromisable [sic] Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain. Give us, O Holy Spirit, the Joy that surpasses all understanding that we may live as a witness to Your love and fidelity!
Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].
Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle 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.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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I am a Catholic blogger who holds an M.A. in theology from Augustine Institute. I have worked in Catholic ministry as a Catechist, Pastoral Associate, Director of (parish) Adult Formation, Director of RCIA/Religious Education and am a Lay Ecclesial Minister. I am a former radio show host and former columnist for The Catholic Times. I have been married for over 40 years; my husband and I have three adult children whom we homeschooled. I am passionate about sharing God's Word as a speaker and writer, wherever God leads me.
