Novena to the Holy Spirit

Novena to the Holy Spirit

– our dedicated period of prayer, reflection and planning for the renewal of the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin.

The Novena takes place in the nine days from Sunday 17th May, the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord through Pentecost and continuing to 25th May to the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church.

Novena Prayer

Mary, Mother of the Church,

stand with us at this Spirit-filled time.

Grace us with your faithful presence

as we pray, reflect and plan.

Mary, our Mother,

wrap your mantle of gentleness and courage around us.

Inspire us to say ‘yes’ to your Son,

as we breathe in the Spirit of Truth and Love,

to renew our communities of faith around Jesus.

Holy Mary,

you stood at the foot of the Cross, broken-hearted.

You witnessed the joy of the resurrection

and the wonder of Pentecost.

You walked great distances in your time.

Be with us now on our Synodal Journey, Building Hope.

Beloved Mother,

open our hearts generously to our baptismal calling.

Encourage us into ever deepening communion

with your Son, with each other,

with those most in need, and with all of God’s creation.

A Mhuire Mháthair,

hold us close to you

as we embrace God’s loving invitation

to wholeness, healing and peace.

Amen.