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 before Pentecost
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.
Pray we, then, O Lord the Spirit,
On our lives descend in might;
Let this flame break out within us,
Fire our hearts and clear our sight,
Till, white-hot in its possession,
We, too, set the world alight.
In Christ every one of God's promises is a 'Yes'. For this reason it is through him that we say the 'Amen', to the glory of God. But it is God who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us, by putting his seal on us and giving us his Spirit in our hearts as a first instalment.
2 Corinthians 1.20-22
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.
Pray we, then, O Lord the Spirit,
On our lives descend in might;
Let this flame break out within us,
Fire our hearts and clear our sight,
Till, white-hot in its possession,
We, too, set the world alight.
In Christ every one of God's promises is a 'Yes'. For this reason it is through him that we say the 'Amen', to the glory of God. But it is God who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us, by putting his seal on us and giving us his Spirit in our hearts as a first instalment.
2 Corinthians 1.20-22
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.
Baba yetu uliye mbinguni,
Jina lako litukuzwe,
Ufalme wako uje,
Mapenzi yako yatimizwe,
hapa duniani kama huko mbinguni.
Utupe leo riziki yetu.
Utusamehe deni zetu,
kama sisi nasi tuwasamehevyo wadeni wetu.
Na usitutie majaribuni,
lakini utuokoe na yule mwovu.
Kwa kuwa ufalme ni wako, na nguvu, na utukufu,
hata milele.
Amina
Jina lako litukuzwe,
Ufalme wako uje,
Mapenzi yako yatimizwe,
hapa duniani kama huko mbinguni.
Utupe leo riziki yetu.
Utusamehe deni zetu,
kama sisi nasi tuwasamehevyo wadeni wetu.
Na usitutie majaribuni,
lakini utuokoe na yule mwovu.
Kwa kuwa ufalme ni wako, na nguvu, na utukufu,
hata milele.
Amina