A Novena for Pentecost: Praying the Spirit
Nine days of prayer from Ascension Day to Pentecost: the original Novena – praying for the coming of the Holy Spirit as our comforter and guide; praying for the fruits of the spirit; praying for the life of the church, for renewal and wholeness, for peace, justice and kindness.
The prayers can be said in households, by small groups in church or by an individual at home. A quiet place, a candle…
The prayers can be said in households, by small groups in church or by an individual at home. A quiet place, a candle…
Friday after Ascension
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Gladden the soul of your servant,
for to you O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Blessed are you, the God of our ancestors, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed is your holy and glorious name, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you, in your holy and glorious temple, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you who look into the depths, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you, enthroned among the cherubim, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you in the heights of heaven, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
The Song of the Three 29-34
As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to human beings, but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honour because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Hebrews 2.8b-10
O King enthroned on high, Comforter and Spirit of truth, you that are in all places and fill all things, the treasury of blessings and the giver of life, come and dwell with us, cleanse us from every stain and save our souls, O gracious one. Amen.
Our Father…
May the grace of the Holy Spirit enlighten our hearts and minds. Amen.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Gladden the soul of your servant,
for to you O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Blessed are you, the God of our ancestors, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed is your holy and glorious name, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you, in your holy and glorious temple, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you who look into the depths, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you, enthroned among the cherubim, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Blessed are you in the heights of heaven, worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
The Song of the Three 29-34
As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to human beings, but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honour because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Hebrews 2.8b-10
O King enthroned on high, Comforter and Spirit of truth, you that are in all places and fill all things, the treasury of blessings and the giver of life, come and dwell with us, cleanse us from every stain and save our souls, O gracious one. Amen.
Our Father…
May the grace of the Holy Spirit enlighten our hearts and minds. Amen.