A Novena to the Holy Spirit

First Day

Opening Song:

Opening Prayer:

Father, you have given us eternal life through Jesus Christ Your Son whom You raised from the dead and now sits at Your right hand. When Jesus, who is our life, comes, then we shall reign with Him in glory. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Scripture:

Ezekiel 36:26-28

``I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts. I will put my spirit within you and make you live by my statutes, careful to observe my decrees. You shall live in the land I gave your fathers, you shall be my people, and I will be your God.''

(Silent or shared reflection.)

Response:

O God, cleanse me of all my impurities. Open my heart that I may feel your Spirit within me. Guide me in your ways.

Closing Prayer:

Prayer for a New Millennium