Each Day
In the name of + The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit. Amen*. [indulgence]
Our Father (for the good intentions of the Pope).
Hail Mary (for the good intentions of the Pope).
[If recited in a church, also pray the Apostle’s Creed]*
Ad Sumus: [indulgence]
We have come, O Lord, Holy Spirit, we have come before you, hampered indeed by our many and grievous sins, but for a special purpose gathered together in your name.
Come to us, be with us, and enter our hearts.
Teach us what we are to do and what ought to concern us; show us what we must accomplish, in order that, with your help, we may be able to please you in all things.
May you alone be the author and the finisher of our judgments, who alone with God the Father and his Son possess a glorious name.
Do not allow us to disturb the order of justice, you who love equity above all things. Let not ignorance draw us into devious paths. Let not partiality sway our minds or respect of riches or persons pervert our judgment.
But unite our hearts to you by the gift of your grace alone, that we may be one in you and never forsake the truth; as we are gathered together in your name, so may we in all things hold fast to justice tempered by mercy, that in this life our judgment may never be at variance with you and in the life to come we may attain to everlasting rewards for deeds well done. Amen*.
Veni, Sancte Spiritus [indulgence]
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Amen*.
Litany of the Holy Spirit [indulgence]
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Father all powerful – Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world – Save us.
Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless Life of both – Sanctify us.
Holy Trinity – Hear us.
Holy Spirit, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son – enter our hearts.
Holy Spirit, Who art equal to the Father and the Son – enter our hearts.
Promise of God the Father – have mercy on us.
Ray of heavenly light – have mercy on us.
Author of all good – have mercy on us.
Source of Heavenly water – have mercy on us.
Consuming Fire – have mercy on us.
Ardent Charity – have mercy on us.
Spiritual Unction – have mercy on us.
Spirit of love and truth – have mercy on us.
Spirit of wisdom and understanding – have mercy on us.
Spirit of counsel and fortitude – have mercy on us.
Spirit of knowledge and piety – have mercy on us.
Spirit of the fear of the Lord – have mercy on us.
Spirit of grace and prayer – have mercy on us.
Spirit of peace and meekness – have mercy on us.
Spirit of modesty and innocence – have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, the Comforter – have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier – have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, Who governs the Church – have mercy on us.
Gift of God the Most High – have mercy on us.
Spirit Who fills the universe – have mercy on us.
Spirit of the adoption of the children of God – have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, inspire us with horror of sin.
Holy Spirit, come and renew the face of the earth.
Holy Spirit, shed Thy light into our souls.
Holy Spirit, engrave Thy law in our hearts.
Holy Spirit, inflame us with the flame of Thy love.
Holy Spirit, open to us the treasures of Thy graces.
Holy Spirit, teach us to pray well.
Holy Spirit, enlighten us with Thy Heavenly inspirations.
Holy Spirit, lead us in the way of salvation.
Holy Spirit, grant us the only necessary knowledge.
Holy Spirit, inspire in us the practice of good.
Holy Spirit, grant us the merits of all virtues.
Holy Spirit, make us persevere in justice.
Holy Spirit, be our everlasting reward.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world – Send us Thy Holy Spirit.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world – Pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world – Grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.
V. Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of Thy faithful,
R. And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
Let Us Pray.
Grant, O merciful Father, that Thy Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame and purify us, that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew and make us fruitful in good works, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, liveth and reigneth forever and ever. Amen**.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Day 1 – Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
Holy Spirit, Lord of Light,
from the clear celestial height,
thy pure beaming radiance give.
Let us Pray,
O God, who has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may always be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 2 – Gift of Holy Fear of the Lord
Come thou father of the poor,
come with treasures which endure,
come thou light of all that live.
Let us pray,
Come, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart, that I may set you, my Lord and God, before my face forever; help me to shun all things that can offend you, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of your Divine Majesty in heaven, where you live and reign in the unity of the Blessed Trinity, God, world without end. Amen.
Day 3 – Gift of Piety
Thou of all consolers best,
visiting the troubled breast,
dost refreshing peace bestow.
Let us Pray,
Come, O blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart. Implant in my soul filial love toward God my heavenly Father, and brotherly love for all, so that I may delight in the service of God and my neighbour. Amen.
Day 4 – Gift of Fortitude
Thou in toil art comfort sweet,
pleasant coolness in the heat,
solace in the midst of woe.
Let us pray,
Come of blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in time of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, give me courage against all the assaults of my enemies, that I may never be overcome and separated from you, my God and greatest Good. Amen.
Day 5 – Gift of Knowledge
Light immortal, light divine,
visit thou these hearts of thine,
and our inmost being fill.
Let us pray,
Come, O blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, that I may realize their vanity and use them only for your glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to you and your eternal rewards. Amen.
Day 6 – Gift of Understanding
If thou take thy grace away,
nothing pure in man will stay;
all his good is turned to ill.
Let us pray,
Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in your light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of you, the Father, and the Son. Amen.
Day 7 – Gift of Counsel
Heal our wounds, our strength renew;
on our dryness pour thy dew;
wash the stains of guilt away.
Let us pray,
Come, O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide me in all my ways, that I may always do your holy will. Incline my heart to that which is good; turn it away from all that is evil and direct me by the straight path of your commandments to that goal of eternal life for which I long. Amen.
Day 8 – Gift of Wisdom
Bend the stubborn heart and will,
melt the frozen, warm the chill,
guide the steps that go astray.
Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and reveal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly things, their exceeding greatness, power, and beauty. Teach me to love them above and beyond the passing joys and satisfactions of earth. Help me to attain them and possess them forever. Amen.
Day 9 – Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Thou on those who evermore,
thee confess and thee adore,
in thy sevenfold gift descend.
Give them comfort when they die,
give them life with thee on high,
give them joys which never end.
Let us pray,
Come, O Divine Spirit, fill my heart with your heavenly gifts: your charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, that I may never weary in the service of God, but by continued faithful submission to your inspiration may merit to be united eternally with you in the love of the Father and the Son. Amen.
On PENTECOST:
Veni Creator [indulgence]
Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,
and in our souls take up Thy rest;
come with Thy grace and heavenly aid
to fill the hearts which Thou hast made.
O comforter, to Thee we cry,
O heavenly gift of God Most High,
O fount of life and fire of love,
and sweet anointing from above.
Thou in Thy sevenfold gifts are known;
Thou, finger of God’s hand we own;
Thou, promise of the Father,
Thou Who dost the tongue with power imbue.
Kindle our sense from above,
and make our hearts o’erflow with love;
with patience firm and virtue high
the weakness of our flesh supply.
Far from us drive the foe we dread,
and grant us Thy peace instead;
so shall we not, with Thee for guide,
turn from the path of life aside.
Oh, may Thy grace on us bestow
the Father and the Son to know;
and Thee, through endless times confessed,
of both the eternal Spirit blest.
Now to the Father and the Son,
Who rose from death, be glory given,
with Thou, O Holy Comforter,
henceforth by all in earth and heaven. Amen***.
QUOTIDIE
In nomine + Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen*. [indulgentia]
Pater Noster (pro bonis intentionibus Papae).
Ave Maria (pro bonis intentionibus Papae).
[Si recitatur in ecclesia, recita etiam Credo Apostolorum]*
Ad Sumus: [indulgentia]
Adsumus, Domine Sancte Spiritus, adsumus peccati quidem immanitate detenti, sed in nomine tuo specialiter congregati.
Veni ad nos et esto nobiscum et dignare illabi cordibus nostris.
Doce nos quid agamus, quo gradiamur et ostende quid efficere debeamus, ut, te auxiliante, tibi in omnibus placere valeamus.
Esto solus suggestor et effector iudiciorum nostrorum, qui solus cum Deo Patre et eius Filio nomen possides gloriosum.
Non nos patiaris perturbatores esse iustitiae qui summam diligis aequitatem. Non in sinistrum nos ignorantia trahat, non favor inflectat, non acceptio muneris vel personae corrumpat.
Sed iunge nos tibi efficaciter solius tuae gratiae dono, ut simus in te unum et in nullo deviemus a vero; quatenus in nomine tuo collecti, sic in cunctis teneamus cum moderamine pietatis iustitiam, ut et hic a te in nullo dissentiat sententia nostra et in futurum pro bene gestis consequamur praemia sempiterna. Amen*.
Veni, Sancte Spiritus [indulgentia]
Veni, Sancte Spiritus, reple tuorum corda fidelium et tui amoris in eis ignem accende. Amen*.
Litania Sancti Spiritus [indulgentia]
Kyrie eleison
Christe eleison
Kyrie eleison.
Pater omnipotens – miserere nobis.
Iesu, Filius aeternus Patris, Redemptor mundi – salva nos.
Spiritus Patris et Filii, vita infinita amborum – sanctifica nos.
Sancta Trinitas – exaudi nos.
Spiritus Sancte, qui procedis a Patre et Filio – ingredere corda nostra.
Spiritus Sancte, qui es aequalis Patri et Filio – ingredere corda nostra.
Promissio Dei Patris – miserere nobis.
Radiance caeli luminis – miserere nobis.
Auctor omnis boni – miserere nobis.
Fons aquae caelestis Ignis consumens – miserere nobis.
Ardens caritas – miserere nobis.
Unctio spiritualis – miserere nobis.
Spiritus amoris et veritatis – miserere nobis.
Spiritus sapientiae et intellectus – miserere nobis.
Spiritus consilii et fortitudinis – miserere nobis.
Spiritus scientiae et pietatis – miserere nobis.
Spiritus timoris Domini – miserere nobis.
Spiritus gratiae et orationis – miserere nobis.
Spiritus pacis et mansuetudinis – miserere nobis.
Spiritus modestiae et innocentiae – miserere nobis.
Spiritus Sancte, Paraclite – miserere nobis.
Spiritus Sancte, Sanctificator – miserere nobis.
Spiritus Sancte, qui regis Ecclesiam – miserere nobis.
Donum Dei Altissimi – miserere nobis.
Spiritus qui implest universa – miserere nobis.
Spiritus adoptionis filiorum Dei – miserere nobis.
Spiritus Sancte – inspire nobis horror peccati.
Spiritus Sancte – veni et renovabis faciem terrae.
Spiritus Sancte – effunde lumen tuum in animas nostras.
Spiritus Sancte – imprime legem tuam in cordibus nostris.
Spiritus Sancte – inflamma nos igne amoris tui.
Spiritus Sancte – aperi nobis thesauros gratiarum tuarum.
Spiritus Sancte – doce nos bene orare.
Spiritus Sancte – illustra nos divinis tuis inspirationibus.
Spiritus Sancte – duc nos in viam salutis.
Spiritus Sancte – concede nobis unam necessariam cognitionem.
Spiritus Sancte – in nobis inspira bonorum exercitium.
Spiritus Sancte – concede nobis merita omnium virtutum.
Spiritus Sancte – fac nos perseverare in iustitia.
Spiritus Sancte – sis nobis praemium aeternum.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi – Emitte nobis Spiritum Sanctum tuum.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi – Infunde in animas nostras dona Spiritus Sancti.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi – Da nobis Spiritum sapientiae et pietatis.
V. Veni, Sancte Spiritus! Reple corda fidelium,
R. Et accende in eis ignem amoris tui.
Oremus.
Da, quaesumus, misericors Pater, ut Spiritus tuus Divinus nos illuminet, inflammet, purificet, ut penetret nos caelesti rore suo et nos fecundet in bonis operibus, per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum, qui tecum, in unitate eiusdem Spiritus, vivit et regnat, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen**.
ORATIO DIEI
Dies 1 – Dones Spiritus Sancti:
Spiritus Sancte, lux Domini,
de caelestibus claris in altis,
radiantem purum nobis da.
Oremus,
Deus, qui corda fidelium Sancti Spiritus illustratione docuisti, da nobis in eodem Spiritu recta sapere et de eius semper consolatione gaudere. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
Dies 2 – Donum Sancti Timoris Domini
Pauperum pater, adveni,
adfer thesauros qui manent,
lux viventium tu veni.
Oremus,
Veni, beate Spiritus Sancte Timoris, penetra cor meum, ut te, Dominum et Deum meum, semper ante oculos habeam; adiuva me, ut omnia vitare valeam, quae te offendere possunt, et fac me dignum apparere coram puris oculis tuae divinae maiestatis in caelis, ubi vivis et regnas in unitate Beatissimae Trinitatis, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Dies 3 – Donum Pietatis
Tu septiformis munere,
visitans animas fovere,
dona corda pacis tuae.
Oremus,
Veni, beate Spiritus Sancte Pietatis, posside cor meum. Infunde in animam meam amor filialis erga Deum Patrem meum caelestem et amorem fraternum erga omnes, ut in servitio Dei et proximi gaudeam. Amen.
Dies 4 – Donum Fortitudinis
Tu laborum solatium dulce,
in aestu refrigerium suave,
miserationem in luctibus.
Oremus,
Veni, beate Spiritus Sancte Fortitudinis, sustenta animam meam in tempore tribulationis et adversitatis, sustine labores meos ad sanctitatem, conforta infirmitatem meam, da mihi fortitudinem contra omnes impetus inimicorum meorum, ut numquam superer removear a te, Deus meus et summum bonum. Amen.
Dies 5 – Donum Scientiae
Lux immortalis, lux divina,
illuminans corda tua,
tua reple inmost anima.
Oremus,
Veni, beate Spiritus Sancte Scientiae, et concede ut voluntatem Patris percipiam; ostende mihi vanitatem rerum terrenarum, ut eorum vanitatem agnoscam et ad solam gloriam tuam et salutem meam utar, semper ultra eas respiciens ad te et aeternas tuas praemiorum. Amen.
Dies 6 – Donum Intellectus
Si gratiam tuam auferas,
nihil mundum manet in homine,
omnia eius bonum convertuntur in malum.
Oremus,
Veni, O Spiritus Intellectus, et illumina mentes nostras ut cognoscamus et credamus omnia mysteria salutis; dignerisque nos demum videre lumen aeternum in lumine tuo, et in lumine gloriae clare te, Patrem et Filium, aspiciamus. Amen.
Dies 7 – Donum Consilii
Vulnera nostra sana, virtutem renova,
in sitim nostram ros tuus defunde,
maculas culpae abluens.
Oremus,
Veni, O Spiritus Consilii, adiuva et dirige me in omnibus viis meis, ut semper faciam voluntatem tuam sanctam. Inclina cor meum ad bonum, avertatur a malo et dirige me in recta via praeceptorum tuorum, ad illam aeternae vitae metam, ad quam desidero. Amen.
Dies 8 – Donum Sapientiae
Cor durum flecte et voluntatem,
glaciem solve et frigora calefac,
gressus vagos dirige.
Oremus,
Veni, O Spiritus Sapientiae, et revela animae meae mysteria caelestia, earumque magnitudinem, potentiam et pulchritudinem supereminens. Doce me eas supra et ultra terrena gaudia et satisfactiones diligere; adiuvame ut eas assequar et possideam in aeternum. Amen.
Dies 9 – Fructus Spiritus Sancti
Tu in his, qui te confessi et adorent,
tuorum descende septiformium donorum.
Conforta eos in morte,
da eis cum te vivere in caelis,
da eis gaudia quae numquam finiunt.
Oremus,
Veni, O Divinum Spiritum, reple cor meum donis tuis caelestibus: caritate, gaudio, pace, patientia, benignitate, bonitate, fidelitate, mansuetudine, continentia, ut numquam fatigemur in servitio Dei, sed continua fidelitate tuis inspirationibus perseverantes meremur in aeternum tecum uniti esse in amore Patris et Filii. Amen.
In Die PENTECOSTES:
Veni Creator [indulgentia]
Veni, Creator Spiritus,
Mentes tuorum visita:
Imple superna gratia
Quae tu creasti pectora.
Qui diceris Paraclitus,
Altisimi donum Dei,
Fons vivus, ignis, caritas,
Et spiritalis unctio.
Tu septiformis munere,
Digitus paternae dexterae,
Tu rite promissum Patris,
Sermone ditans guttura.
Accende lumen sensibus,
Infunde amorem cordibus,
Infirma nostri corporis
Virtute firmans perpeti.
Hostem repellas longius,
Pacemque dones protinus:
Ductore sic te praevio,
Vitemus omne noxium.
Per te sciamus da Patrem,
Noscamus atque Filium
Teque utriusque Spiritum
Credamus omni tempore.
Deo Patri sit gloria,
Et Filio, que a mortuis
Surrexit, ac Paraclito,
In saeculorum saecula.
Amen***.
* A partial indulgence under the normal conditions, can be received for this prayer
** A partial indulgence under the normal conditions, can be received for those who recite approved Litanies
*** A plenary indulgence under the normal conditions, can be received for those who recite or solemnly sing the Veni Creator Spiritus on the Solemnity of Pentecost.
- A partial indulgence under the normal conditions, can be received for those who assist at a public Novena for Pentecost
A full article on the importance of the Novena to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost can be read by following the link.
