I’m late in posting the information regarding this novena for Pope Benedict XVI which we started on Divine Mercy Sunday, but since I missed some days myself I’m going to treat this as ongoing and not limited to the specific novena time-line.
Here is a link to the Knights of Columbus site explaining the details of the novena, and where you can print out the prayercard if you wish.
On the faithful who in You,
Trust with childlike piety,
Deign Your sevenfold gift to send.
Give them virtue’s rich increase,
Saving grace to die in peace,
Give them joys that never end. Amen. Alleluia.
Send down upon me, I beseech You, O Lord, the Holy Spirit, that, inspired and encouraged by Him, I may comply with the duties of my state, carry my crosses patiently, and grow daily in Christian perfection. Grant me, through the same Divine Spirit, the intentions of this Novena or what is most conducive to my eternal salvation and Your glory. Amen.
[From: Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit, by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.]
Novena Music:
Bend the stubborn heart and will,
Melt the frozen, warm the chill,
Guide the steps that go astray.
Holy Spirit, Spirit of Truth, come into my heart. Give to all peoples the brightness of Your light, that they may be well pleasing to You in unity of faith. Amen.
[From: Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit, by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.]
Novena Music:
Cleanse our souls from sinful stain,
Lave our dryness with Your rain,
Heal our wounds and mend our way.
Burn up, O Lord, my reins and heart in the fire of the Holy Spirit; that chaste of body and clean of heart, my service may be well pleasing to You. Amen.
[From: Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit, by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.]
Novena Music: [It's gorgeous, and even if you don't speak French, I think you will understand much of it.]
Nothing good by man is thought,
Nothing right by him is wrought,
When he spurns Your gracious Will.
Send down, I beseech You, O Lord, the Holy Spirit in His might, to the merciful purifying of my heart and to my sure deliverance from all danger. Amen.
[From: Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit, by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.]
Novena Music:
O most blessed Light Divine,
Let Your radiance in us shine,
And our inmost being fill.
May the Paraclete, Who proceeds from You, enlighten my mind, I beseech You, O Lord; and even as Your Son has promised, may He lead me into all truth. Amen.
[From: Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit, by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.]
Novena Music:
In hard labor You are rest,
In the heat You refresh best,
And solace give in our woe.
O God, You bestowed the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. Grant to Your people the effect of their pious prayers, that on those to whom You have given grace, You may also bestow peace. Amen.
[From: Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit, by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.]
Novena Music: (You may wish to save this one for sometime today when you can be alone, close your eyes, and let it be a meditation as you enter into prayer)
Veni Sancte Spiritus
(Yes, that is Father Thomas Keating speaking!)
You of all consolers best,
Of the soul most kindly Guest,
Quick’ning courage do bestow.
O Divine Consoler, and of all Comforters the best, to You do I come in trouble and distress. May You, in the all-powerful Name of Jesus, our Redeemer, and out of love for Mary, our sorrowful Mother and Your chaste Spouse, come to my assistance and comfort me in all my trials and tribulations. Amen.
[From: Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit, by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.]
Novena Music: Sanctify – Come Holy Spirit, by Annie Karto
