A Novena to the Holy Spirit

Eighth Day

Opening Song:

Opening Prayer:

Father, in glorifying Christ and sending us your Spirit, you open the way to eternal life. May our sharing in this gift increase our love and make our faith grow stronger. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Scripture:

Acts 1:4-5,8

``On one occasion when Jesus met with the apostles, he told them not to leave Jerusalem: `Wait, rather, for the fulfillment of my Father's promise, of which you heard me speak. John baptized with water, but within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit... You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes down on you; then you are to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout all Judea and Samaria, yes, even to the ends of the earth.'''

(Silent or shared reflection.)

Response:

Fulfill your promises to me, O God. Renew your Holy Spirit within me that I may be a witness of your power to all the world.

Closing Prayer:

Prayer for a New Millennium