Oct 13, 2021 | Archives, Words of Love
Submitted by: Msgr. Al Kirk, Spiritual/Theological Advisor –
St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop, Doctor of the Church (310-367)
[from a Discourse on the Psalms (Ps. 64) – CSEL 22, 245-6]
We who have been reborn through the sacrament of baptism experience intense joy when we feel within us the first stirrings of the Holy Spirit. We begin to have an insight into the mysteries of faith, we are able to prophesy and to speak with wisdom. We become steadfast in hope and receive the gift of healing. Demons are made subject to our authority. These gifts enter us like a gentle rain, and once having done so, little by little they bring forth fruit in abundance.
May 19, 2021 | Words of Love
PENTECOST NOVENA
Peace to all!
The Pentecost Novena begins tomorrow (Friday, May 14).
In case you have lost earlier versions I am including one.
Blessings,
Fr Kirk
Suggested Scripture Passages
Day 1 – Exodus 19: 3-8,16-20
Day 2 – Ezekiel 37: 1-14
Day 3 – Joel 3: 1-5
Day 4 – First Corinthians 12: 3-13
Day 5 – Romans 8: 5-27
Day 6 – Matthew 3: 13-17
Day 7 – John 16: 5-16
Day 8 – John 20: 19-23
Day 9 – Acts 2: 1-11
Novena Prayers (each day)
Father Most Holy, you are the source of all life, all hope, all grace. Pour out your Holy Spirit anew upon me, upon your Church, upon the whole world.
Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit is your first gift to those who believe. Send fourth once again your Spirit to fill the minds and hearts of your disciples.
Holy Spirit, you are the Paraclete, the Consoler. Come, kindle in us the fire of your Divine Love.
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You, of comforters the best; You the soul’s most welcome guest;
In our labor, rest most sweet; grateful coolness in the heat;
solace in the midst of woe.
O most blessed Light divine, shine within these hearts of Thine,
and our inmost being fill (from the Sequence for Pentecost Sunday).
