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…
Saturday 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.
God is the king of all the nations ruler of all, he reigns on high.
Hold him in awe, give thanks and fear him, victory is ours, he heard our cry.
O clap your hands, all nations, sing - praise to the Lord, your mighty king.
Merry the noise and loud the trumpet, peoples united in his praise;
Seated in heaven, Lord eternal, choosing the path for all our days
O Jacob’s pride, rejoice and sing - praise to the Lord, your mighty king.
Psalm 47
I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8.38,39
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.
God is the king of all the nations ruler of all, he reigns on high.
Hold him in awe, give thanks and fear him, victory is ours, he heard our cry.
O clap your hands, all nations, sing - praise to the Lord, your mighty king.
Merry the noise and loud the trumpet, peoples united in his praise;
Seated in heaven, Lord eternal, choosing the path for all our days
O Jacob’s pride, rejoice and sing - praise to the Lord, your mighty king.
Psalm 47
I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8.38,39
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.
Notre père qui es aux cieux,
que ton nom soit sanctifié, que ton règne vienne ;
et que ta volonté soit faite, sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd’hui notre pain de ce jour ;
pardonne-nous nos offenses,
comme nous pardonnons aussi
à ceux qui nous ont offensés -
Et ne nous laisse pas entrer dans la tentation,
mais délivre nous du mal.
Car c’est à toi qui appartiennent le règne,
la puissance et la gloire,
maintenant et pour les siècles des siècles. Amen
que ton nom soit sanctifié, que ton règne vienne ;
et que ta volonté soit faite, sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd’hui notre pain de ce jour ;
pardonne-nous nos offenses,
comme nous pardonnons aussi
à ceux qui nous ont offensés -
Et ne nous laisse pas entrer dans la tentation,
mais délivre nous du mal.
Car c’est à toi qui appartiennent le règne,
la puissance et la gloire,
maintenant et pour les siècles des siècles. Amen