Why do we pray the novena to the Holy Spirit?

Why do we pray the novena to the Holy Spirit?

Rather, we pray novenas to grow in patience and place our trust in God, just as the Apostles prayed in anticipation of the Holy Spirit coming to them. We pray novenas to become disciples, growing in discipline and opening our hearts to God’s will.

What is the prayer to the Holy Spirit?

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us pray.

How do you pray for the Holy Spirit?

How to pray the Holy Chaplet (or Rosary) of the Holy Spirit: Begin by making the Sign of the Cross. Pray the Act of Contrition . Sing the hymn, “Come Holy Ghost.”. On the first 2 beads of each mystery, pray the “Our Father,” and the “Hail Mary.”. On each of the 7 beads, pray the “Glory Be to the Father…”.

What is the Catholic prayer to the Holy Spirit?

One of the most well-known Roman Catholic prayers to the Holy Spirit, “Come Holy Spirit,” is a good daily prayer to recite privately or with your family. If you are praying with others, the leader should recite the verse (“Send forth . . .

Should a Christian pray to the Holy Spirit?

Christians recognize God as a Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Without going into the details about how a God can be both three and one, since the persons are all members of the Trinity, it seems reasonable that either or all of them can be addressed in prayer. It is very common for Christians to pray to the Father and to the Son.

Can I pray to the Holy Spirit?

So – yes – we can pray to the Holy Spirit, if we so choose. And he has so many, many good spiritual gifts to give us that enrich our life of faith: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – all the fruits that the Spirit produces in the hearts and lives of the followers of Jesus (Gal.