Prayers

Novena to the Holy Ghost

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:54:06 PDT

First Day: The Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit! Lord of light!
From Your clear celestial height,
Thy pure beaming radiance give!

Only one thing is important -- eternal salvation. Only one thing, therefore, is to be feared -- sin. Sin is the result of ignorance, weakness, and indifference. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Light, of Strength, and of Love. With His sevenfold gifts, He enlightens the mind, strengthens the will, and inflames the heart with love of God. To ensure our salvation, we ought to invoke the Divine Spirit daily, for "The Spirit helpour infirmity. We know not what we should pray for as we ought. But the Spirit Himself ask for us.

Almighty and eternal God, Who has given to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit, and has given us forgiveness of all our sins, given to send forth from heaven upon us Your sevenfold Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and Fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Second Day: The Gift of Fear

Come, Father of the poor!
Come, with treasures which endure!
Come, Light of all that live!

The gift of Fear fills us with a sovereign respect for God, and makes us dread nothing so much as to offend Him by Sin. It is a fear that arises, not from the thought of hell, but from sentiments of reverence and filial submission to our heavenly Father. It is the fear that is the beginning of wisdom, detaching us from worldly pleasures that could in any way separate us from God. "They that fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and in His sight will sanctify their souls."

Come, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart, that I may set You, my Lord and God, before my face forever; help me to shun all things that can offend Thee, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in heaven, where Thou lives and reigns in the unity of the ever Blessed Trinity, God world without end. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Third Day: The Gift of Piety

You, of all consolers best,
Visiting the troubled breast
Refreshing peace bestow

The gift of Piety begets in our hearts a filial affection for God as our most loving Father. It inspires us to love and respect for His sake persons and things consecrated to Him, as well as those who are vested with His authority, His Blessed Mother and the Saints, the Church and its visible Head, our parents and superiors, our country and its rulers. He who is filled with the gift of Piety finds the practice of his religion, not a burdensome duty, but a delightful service. Where there is love, there is no labor.

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart. Enkindle therein such a love for God, that I may find satisfaction only in His service, and for His sake lovingly submit to all legitimate authority. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy S pirit

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Fourth Day: The Gift of Fortitude

You in toil are comfort sweet
Pleasant coolness in the heat;
Solace in the midst of woe.

By the gift of Fortitude, the soul is strengthened against natural fear, and supported to the end in the performance of duty. Fortitude imparts to the will an impulse and energy which move it to undertake without hesitancy the most arduous tasks, to face dangers, to trample under foot human respect, and to endure without complaint the slow martyrdom of even lifelong tribulation. "He that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved."

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in times of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, give me courage against all the assaults of my enemies, that I may never be overcome and separated from You, my God and greatest Good. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Fifth Day: The Gift of Knowledge

Light immortal! Light Divine!
Visit these hearts of mine
And our inmost being fill.

The gift of Knowledge enables the soul to evaluate created things at their true worth -- in relation to God. Knowledge unmasks the pretense of creatures, reveals their emptiness, and points out their only true purpose as instruments in the service of God. It shows us the loving care of God even in adversity, and directs us to glorify Him in every circumstance of life. Guided by its light, we put first things first, and prize the friendship of God beyond all else. "Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possessed it."

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, that I may realize their vanity and use them only for Your glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to You and Your eternal rewards. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Sixth Day: The Gift of Understanding

If You take Your grace away,
Nothing pure in man will stay,
All his good is turn'd to ill.

Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion. By faith we know them, but by Understanding we learn to appreciate and relish them. It enables us to penetrate the inner meaning of revealed truths and through them to be quickened to newness of life. Our faith ceases to be sterile and inactive, but inspires a mode of life that bears eloquent testimony to the faith that is in us; we begin to "walk worthy of God in all things pleasing, and increasing in the knowledge of God."

Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of You and the Father and the Son. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy Ghost

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Seventh Day: The Gift of Counsel

Heal our wounds - our strength renew;
On our dryness pour Your dew;
Wash the stains of guilt away!

The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must be done, especially in difficult circumstances. Counsel applies the principles furnished by Knowledge and Understanding to the innumerable concrete cases that confront us in the course of our daily duty as parents, teachers, public servants and Christian citizens. Counsel is supernatural common sense, a priceless treasure in the quest of salvation. "Above all these things, pray to the Most High, that He may direct our way in truth."

Come, O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide me in all my ways, that I may always do Your holy will. Incline my heart to that which is good; turn it away from all that is evil, and direct me by the straight path of Your commandments to that goal of eternal life for which I long. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Eighth Day: The Gift of Wisdom

Bend the stubborn heart and will;
Melt the frozen, warm the chill;
Guide the steps that go astray!

Embodying all the other gifts, as charity embraces all other virtues, Wisdom is the most perfect of the gifts. Of wisdom it is written "all good things came to me with her, and innumerable riches through her hands." It is the gift of Wisdom that strengthens our faith, fortifies hope, perfects charity, and promotes the practice of virtue in the highest degree. Wisdom enlightens the mind to discern and relish things divine, in the appreciation of which earthly joys lose their savor, whilst the Cross of Christ yields a divine sweetness according to the words of the Savior: "Take up your cross and follow Me, for My yoke is sweet, and My burden light."

Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and reveal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly things, their exceeding greatness, power and beauty. Teach me to love them above and beyond all passing joys and satisfactions of the earth. Help me to attain them and possess them for ever. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Ninth Day: The Fruits of the Holy Ghost

You, on those who evermore
We confess and we adore,
In Your sevenfold gifts, descend:
Give us comfort when we die;
Give us life with You on high;
Give us joy which never ends. Amen.

The gifts of the Holy Ghost perfect the supernatural virtues by enabling us to practice them with greater docility to divine inspiration. As we grow in the knowledge and love of God under the direction of the Holy Ghost, our service becomes more sincere and generous, the practice of virtue more perfect. Such acts of virtue leave the heart filled with joy and consolation and are known as Fruits of the Holy Spirit. These fruits in turn render the practice of virtue more attractive and become a powerful incentive for still greater efforts in the service of God, to serve Whom is to reign.

Come, O Divine Spirit, fill my heart with Thy heavenly fruits, Thy charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, faith, mildness, and temperance, that I may never weary in the service of God, but by continued faithful submission to Your inspiration, may merit to be united eternally with You in the love of the Father and the Son. Amen.

Our Father

Hail Mary

7 Glory Bes

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Prayer to the Holy Ghost

Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth. Oh God Who did instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise and to ever rejoice in His consolations, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

The novena to the Holy Ghost is the oldest novena, first made at the direction of Our Lord when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the First Pentecost. It is the only novena officially prescribed by the Church. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light, strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian. To encourage devotion to the Holy Spirit the Church has enriched this novena with indulgences.

The faithful who devoutly assist at the public novena in honor of the Holy Ghost immediately preceding the feast of Pentecost may gain anIndulgence of 10 years on any day of the novena, and a Plenary indulgence, if they take part in at least five of the exercises; and moreover go to confession, and receive Holy Communion and pray for the Holy Father's intentions.

Those who make a private novena in honor of the Holy Spirit, either before Pentecost or at any other time in the year may gain an Indulgence of 7 years on any day of this novena, and a Plenary indulgence under the usual conditions; but if a public novena is held, this indulgence is available only to those who are lawfully hindered from being part in the same.

(edited by Rev. Fr. Jessie G. Somosierra, Jr)

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Pater Noster

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Thu, 27 May 2010 01:05:54 PDT

Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo, et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie. Et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo. Amen.

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Gloria Patri

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:46:15 PDT

Gloria Patri,
et Filio,
et Spiritui Sancto.
Sicut erat in principio,
et nunc, et semper,
et in saecula saeculorum.
Amen
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Glory Be

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:42:17 PDT

Glory be
to the Father
and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning
as it is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.

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Triduum Prayer To Pentecost

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:31:57 PDT

Friday after Ascension Thursday thru Saturday, the Vigil of Pentecost

This is the prototype of all novenas. It commemorates the nine days between the Ascension of Our Lord and the descent of the Holy Ghost on the first Pentecost Sunday. During this time Our Lady and the twelve Apostles prayed in the Cenacle for the coming of the Paraclete. Our Lord Himself instituted this novena, and it is celebrated every year by the whole Church.

Primary Intention: Like the Apostles, we pray that the Holy Spirit will come into our lives and set the Church and faithful on fire with true Apostolic zeal.

Secondary Intention: On Pentecost Sunday every year, we renew our consecration to Jesus through Mary as prescribed by Saint Louis Marie de Montfort. On this solemn occasion, we pray that we may be true to our consecration and live it ever more faithfully during the year to come. Every member of the Crusade should feel that he or she has a special obligation to make this novena.

Form for the Triduum Prayer: State the intentions given above, and then open your heart to God the Holy Spirit in this prayer:

O Holy Spirit, O my God, I adore Thee, and acknowledge, here in Your divine presence, that I am nothing and can do nothing without Thee. Come, great Paraclete, You father of the poor, You are the best comforter, fulfil the promise of our blessed Savior, Who would not leave us orphans, and come into the mind and the heart of Your poor, unworthy creature, as You didst descended on the sacred day of Pentecost on the holy Mother of Jesus and on His first disciples. Grant that I may participate in those gifts which You communicate to them so wonderfully, and with so much mercy and generosity. Take from my heart whatever is not pleasing to You, and make of it a worthy dwelling-place for Yourself. Illumine my mind, that I may see and understand the things that are for my eternal good. Inflame my heart with pure love of You, that I may be cleansed from the dross of all inordinate attachments, and that my whole life may be hidden with Jesus in God. Strengthen my will, that I may be made comformable to Your divine will, and be guided by Your holy inspirations. Aid me by Your grace to practice the divine lessons of humility, poverty, obedience, and contempt of the world, which Jesus taught us in His mortal life.

Oh, rend the heavens, and come down, consoling Spirit! that inspired and encouraged by You, I may faithfully comply with the duties of my state, carry my daily cross most patiently, and endeavor to accomplish the divine will with the utmost perfection. Spirit of love! Spirit of purity! Spirit of peace! Sanctify my soul more and more, and give me that heavenly peace which the world cannot give. Bless our Holy Father the Pope, bless the Church, bless our bishops, our priests, all Religious Orders, and all the faithful, that they may be filled with the spirit of Christ and labor earnestly for the spread of His kingdom.

O Holy Spirit, You, Giver of every good and perfect gift, grant me, I beseech You, the intentions of this Prayer. May Your will be done in me and through me. May You be praised and glorified for ever more! Amen.

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Litany of the Holy Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:10:16 PDT

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Father all powerful,
have mercy on us

Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world,
save us.

Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless life of both,
sanctify us.

Holy Trinity,
hear us

Holy Spirit, Who proceedest from the Father and the Son,
enter our hearts.

Holy Spirit, Who art equal to the Father and the Son,
enter our hearts.

Promise of God the Father,
have mercy on us.

Ray of heavenly light,
have mercy on us

Author of all good,
have mercy on us

Source of heavenly water,
have mercy on us

Consuming fire,
have mercy on us

Ardent charity,
have mercy on us

Spiritual unction,
have mercy on us

Spirit of love and truth,
have mercy on us

Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
have mercy on us

Spirit of counsel and fortitude,
have mercy on us

Spirit of knowledge and piety,
have mercy on us

Spirit of the fear of the Lord,
have mercy on us

Spirit of grace and prayer,
have mercy on us

Spirit of peace and meekness,
have mercy on us

Spirit of modesty and innocence,
have mercy on us

Holy Spirit, the Comforter,
have mercy on us

Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier,
have mercy on us

Holy Spirit, Who govern the Church,
have mercy on us

Gift of God, the Most High,
have mercy on us

Spirit Who filled the universe,
have mercy on us

Spirit of the adoption of the children of God,
have mercy on us

Holy Spirit,
inspire us with horror of sin.

Holy Spirit,
come and renew the face of the earth.

Holy Spirit,
shed Thy light in our souls.

Holy Spirit,
engrave Your law in our hearts

Holy Spirit,
inflame us with the flame of your love.

Holy Spirit,
open to us the treasures of Your graces

Holy Spirit,
teach us to pray well.

Holy Spirit,
enlighten us with Your heavenly inspirations.

Holy Spirit,
lead us in the way of salvation

Holy Spirit,
grant us the only necessary knowledge.

Holy Spirit,
inspire in us the practice of good.

Holy Spirit,
grant us the merits of all virtues.

Holy Spirit,
make us persevere in justice.

Holy Spirit,
be our everlasting reward.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Send us Your Holy Spirit

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.

V. Come, Holy Ghost! Fill the hearts of Your faithful,
R. And enkindle in them the fire of Your love.

Let Us Pray

Grant, 0 merciful Father, that Your Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame and purify us, that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew and make us fruitful in good works, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who with You, in the unity of the same Spirit, live and reign forever and ever. R. Amen.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit (Apostles of the Holy Spirit)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:36:36 PDT

Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your holy gifts._

Let my weakness be penetrated with Your strength this very day that I may fulfill the duties of my state in life conscientiously, that I may do what is right and just.

Let my charity be such as to offend no one and hurt no one's feelings; so generous as to pardon sincerely any wrong done to me._

Assist me in all the trials of life, enlighten me in my ignorance, advise me in my doubts, strengthen my weakness, help me in all needs and embarrassment, protect me in temptations and console me in all afflictions._

Graciously hear me, O Holy Spirit, and pour Your light into my heart, my soul and my mind. Assist me to live a holy life, and to grow in goodness and grace. Amen.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit Saint (Augustine)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:25:44 PDT

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit 3

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:02:32 PDT

Holy Spirit of light and love, you are the substantial love of the Father and the Son; hear my prayer. Bounteous bestower of most precious gifts, grant me a strong and living faith which makes me accept all revealed truths and shape my conduct in accord with them. Give me a most confident hope in all divine promises which prompts me to abandon myself unreservedly to you and your guidance. Infuse into me a love of perfect goodwill, and act according to God's least desires. Make me love not only my friends but my enemies as well, in imitation of Jesus Christ who through you offered himself on the Cross for all people. Holy Spirit, animate, inspire, and guide me, and help me to be always a true follower of you. Amen.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit 2

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:34:12 PDT

Oh Holy Spirit, You are the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. You are the Spirit of truth, love and holiness, proceeding from the Father and the Son, and equal to Them in all things. I adore You and love You with all my heart. Teach me to know and to seek God, by whom and for whom I was created. Fill my heart with a holy fear and a great love for Him. Give me compunction and patience, and do not let me fall into sin.

Increase faith, hope and charity in me and bring forth in me all the virtues proper to my state of life. Help me to grow in the four cardinal virtues, Your seven gifts and Your twelve fruits.

Make me a faithful follower of Jesus, an obedient child of the Church and a help to my neighbor. Give me the grace to keep the commandments and to receive the sacraments worthily. Raise me to holiness in the state of life to which You have called me, and lead me through a happy death to everlasting life. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Grant me also, O Holy Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, the special favor for which I ask {name special petition}, if it be for Your honor and glory and for my well being. Amen.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit(Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:25:22 PDT

Come Holy Spirit, Come by means of the powerful intercession Of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thy well beloved spouse. Come Holy Spirit, Come with the blessing of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, So that we all may fulfill God the Father's plan for our lives. Amen.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:11:53 PDT

Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen.

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Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:07:20 PDT

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Thy work in the souls of Thy Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me, that He may perfect in my soul the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You, and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God, and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Thy true disciples and animate me in all things with Thy Spirit. Amen.

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Prayer for the Indwelling of the Spirit (Saint Augustine of Hippo)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:45:04 PDT

Holy Spirit, powerful Consoler, sacred Bond of the Father and the Son, Hope of the afflicted, descend into my heart and establish in it your loving dominion. Enkindle in my tepid soul the fire of your Love so that I may be wholly subject to you. We believe that when you dwell in us, yolu also prepare a dwelling for the Father and the Son. Deign, therefore, to come to me, Consoler of abandoned souls, and Protector of the needy. Help the afflicted, strengthen the weak, and support the wavering. Come and purify me. Let no evil desire take possession of me. You love the humble and resist the proud. Come to me, glory of the living, and hope of the dying. Lead me by your grace that I may always be pleasing to you. Amen.

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Prayer for the Help of the Holy Spirit (Saint Anthony of Padua)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:37:26 PDT

O God, send forth your Holy Spirit into my heart that I may perceive, into my mind that I may remember, and into my soul that I may meditate. Inspire me to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct my thoughts and senses from beginning to end. May your grace ever help and correct me, and may I be strengthened now with wisdom from on high, for the sake of your infinite mercy. Amen.

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Prayer for Renewal (Holy Spirit)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:28:02 PDT

Lord, we are Your people, the sheep of Your flock. Heal the sheep who are wounded, touch the sheep who are in pain, clean the sheep who are soiled, warm the lambs who are cold, calm the sheep who fear.

Help us to know the Father's love through Jesus the shepherd and through the Spirit. Help us to lift up that love and show it all over this land. Help us to build love on justice and justice of love. Help us to believe mightily, hope joyfully, love divinely. Renew us that we may help renew the face of the earth. Amen

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Prayer For the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Saint Alphonsus Liguori)

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:00:08 PDT

Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I adore You as my true God, with God the Father and God the Son. I adore You and unite myself to the adoration You receive from the angels and saints.

I give You my heart and I offer my ardent thanksgiving for all the grace which You never cease to bestow on me.

O Giver of all supernatural gifts, who filled the soul of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with such immense favors, I beg You to visit me with Your grace and Your love and to grant me the gift of holy fear, so that it may act on me as a check to prevent me from falling back into my past sins, for which I beg pardon.

Grant me the gift of piety, so that I may serve You for the future with increased fervor, follow with more promptness Your holy inspirations, and observe your divine precepts with greater fidelity.

Grant me the gift of knowledge, so that I may know the things of God and, enlightened by Your holy teaching, may walk, without deviation, in the path of eternal salvation.

Grant me the gift of fortitude, so that I may overcome courageously all the assaults of the devil, and all the dangers of this world which threaten the salvation of my soul.

Grant me the gift of counsel, so that I may choose what is more conducive to my spiritual advancement and may discover the wiles and snares of the tempter.

Grant me the gift of understanding, so that I may apprehend the divine mysteries and by contemplation of heavenly things detach my thoughts and affections from the vain things of this miserable world.

Grant me the gift of wisdom, so that I may rightly direct all my actions, referring them to God as my last end; so that, having loved Him and served Him in this life, I may have the happiness of possessing Him eternally in the next.

Amen.

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Veni, Creator Spiritus

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:36:14 PDT

Veni, Creator Spiritus,
mentes tuorum visita,
imple superna gratia
quae tu creasti pectora.

Qui diceris Paraclitus,
altissima donum Dei,
fons vivus, ignis, caritas,
et spiritalis unctio.

Tu, septiformis munere,
digitus paternae dexterae,
Tu rite promissum Patris,
sermone ditans guttura.

Accende lumen sensibus:
infunde amorem cordibus:
infirma nostri corporis
virtute firmans perpeti.

Hostem repellas longius,
pacemque dones protinus:
ductore sic te praevio
vitemus omne noxium.

Per te sciamus da Patrem,
noscamus atque Filium;
Teque utrisque Spiritum
credamus omni tempore.

Deo Patri sit gloria,
et Filio, qui a mortuis
surrexit, ac Paraclito,
in saeculorum saecula. Amen.

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Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:34:11 PDT

Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,
and in our souls take up your rest;
come with Your grace and heavenly aid
to fill the hearts which You hast made.

O comforter, to You we cry,
O heavenly gift of God Most High,
O fount of life and fire of love,
and sweet anointing from above.

You in Your sevenfold gifts are known;
You, finger of God's hand we own;
You, promise of the Father, You
Who has the tongue with power imbue.

Kindle our sense from above,
and make our hearts o'erflow with love;
with patience firm and virtue high
the weakness of our flesh supply.

Far from us drive the foe we dread,
and grant us Your peace instead;
so shall we not, with You for guide,
turn from the path of life aside.

Oh, may Your grace on us bestow
the Father and the Son to know;
and You, through endless times confessed,
of both the eternal Spirit blest.

Now to the Father and the Son,
Who rose from death, be glory given,
with You, O Holy Comforter,
henceforth by all in earth and heaven. Amen.
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Come Holy Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:29:13 PDT

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

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Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:40:16 PDT

On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, I offer myself soul and body to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity, the unerring keenness of Your justice, and the might of Your love. You are the Strength and Light of my soul. In You I live and move and am. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace, and I pray with all my heart to be kept from the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for You light and listen to Your voice and follow Your gracious inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You and ask You by Your compassion to watch over me in my weakness. Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus and looking at His Five Wounds and trusting in His Precious Blood and adoring His opened Side and stricken Heart, I implore You Adorable Spirit, helper of my infirmity, so to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me grace O Holy Ghost, Spirit of the Father and the Son, to say to You always and everywhere, Speak Lord, for Thy servant is listening. Amen. ShareThis

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Prayer of Intercession for Pentecost

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:14:01 PDT

O living God, come and make our souls temples of thy Spirit. Sanctify us, O Lord! Baptize thy whole Church with fire, that the divisions soon may cease, and that it may stand before the world as a pillar and buttress of thy truth. Sanctify us, O Lord! Grant us all the fruits of thy Holy Spirit: brotherly love, joy, peace, patience, goodwill and faithfulness. Sanctify us, O Lord! May the Holy Spirit speak by the voice of thy servants, here and everywhere, as they preach thy word. Sanctify us, O Lord! Send thy Holy Spirit, the comforter, to all who face adversity, or who are the victims of men's wickedness. Sanctify us, O Lord! Preserve all nations and their leaders from hatred and war, and build up a true community among nations, through the power of thy Spirit. Sanctify us, O Lord! Holy Spirit, Lord and source of life, giver of the seven gifts, Sanctify us, O Comforter. Spirit of wisdom and understanding, Spirit of counsel and strength, Sanctify us, O Comforter. Spirit of knowledge and devotion, Spirit of obedience to the Lord. Sanctify us, O Comforter. (Prayer of Taize Community)

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Easter Prayer of Pope St Gregory

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 18 May 2010 23:19:08 PDT

It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of Loving-Kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son.

Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in Loving-Kindness.

You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection.

You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror.

You reconciled Heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of Eternal Happiness before You redeemed us.

Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy.

How inestimable is the tenderness of Your Love! We pray You, Lord, to preserve Your servants in the peaceful enjoyment of this Easter happiness.

We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with God The Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen .

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Prayer of St. Gianna Beretta Molla

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:37:29 PDT

Jesus, I promise You to submit myself to all that You permit to befall me,
make me only know Your will.
My most sweet Jesus, infinitely merciful God, most tender Father of souls,
and in a particular way of the most weak, most miserable, most infirm
which You carry with special tenderness between Your divine arms,
I come to You to ask You, through the love and merits of Your Sacred Heart,
the grace to comprehend and to do always Your holy will,
the grace to confide in You,
the grace to rest securely through time and eternity in Your loving divine arms.

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Panalangin sa Kabanal-banalang Puso ni Jesus

noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Fr. Jessie Somosierra,Jr.) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:41:53 PST

O Kabanal-banalang Puso ni Jesus, dahil sa aming sugatang bansa, nauudyok kaming O Kabanal-banalang Puso ni Jesus, dahil sa aming sugatang bansa, nauudyok kaming tumugon- sa mga nakapaghahandusay naming pangkasalukuyang pangangailangan at suliranin.

Basag ang aming loob, nagpipira-piraso ang aming puso at nawawalan na ang pag-asa. Kailangan namin ang Iyong Puso Panginoon, sa paghahanap namin na maging buo. Dahil sa aming labis na pananampalataya sa Iyo at pagmamahal sa aming bansa, hangad naming makisangkot sa Iyong mga gawaing pagpapanibago sa bawat isa, sa aming pamilya, sa mga samahan, at lipunan.

Sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng Iyong pagmamahal, humahango kami ng lakas, ng matibay na inspirasyon, ng alab na makababago sa aming kalooban at anyo bilang indibidwal at bilang bansa.

(katahimikan para sa ating mga kahilingan)

Pag-ibig ng Puso ni Jesus, bigyan Mo kami ng katapangan at pusong matiisin.
Karunungan ng Puso ni Jesus, turuan mo kaming manalangin at kumilos nang may pag-asa at pagmamahal sa lahat ng oras. Amen.

Kabanal-banalang Puso ni Jesus, maawa ka sa amin
Sakdal linis na Puso ni Maria, ipanalangin mo kami

Damayan nawa tayo ni Jesus, ang pinagmumulan ng Dakilang Awa, kasama ang kaniyang Ina, Birheng Maria sa ating mga gawa na magtatag ng kapayapaan at ng lahi na may mabuting ugnayan at moral na pamumuhay.

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