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Novena to the Holy Spirit Day 2

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FOREWORD

The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is still 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 and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.

ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
To be recited daily during the Novena

On my knees I 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 Your 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, to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me grace O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son to say to You always and everywhere, "Speak Lord for Your servant heareth." Amen.

SECOND DAY (Saturday of 6th Week of Easter)

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

The Gift of Fear

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."

Prayer

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 You, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in heaven, where You live and reign in the unity of the ever Blessed Trinity, God world without end. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.  

PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
To be recited daily during the Novena

O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your 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 on 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, and 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 Your true disciples, and animate me in all things with Your Spirit. Amen.

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The Novena begins on the day after the Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter, even if the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sunday.

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FIRST DAY (Friday after Ascension or Friday of 6th Week of Easter)

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

The Holy Spirit

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 helpeth our infirmity. We know not what we should pray for as we ought. But the Spirit Himself asketh for us."

Prayer

Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit, and hast given us forgiveness all sins, vouchsafe 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 and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES. 
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/pentecost/seven.htm

Episode 7: Transforming Communion with Christ through Faith and the Sacraments

Fr. Michael Gaitley "The One Thing is Three"

Pages 73 to 77

Chapter 2

See http://happ.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ for more information about HAPP or to purchase any of the books, DVDs or Retreat Companions. 

The podcast for The 'One Thing' is Three includes the reading of the book as well as several lay people discussing the questions from the Retreat Companion (workbook). The podcast was created by laypeople who are not trained theologians.  The discussion segments attempt to simulate the types of discussions that typically happen in a small group: comments made in the discussion groups represent only each person's opinion and do not represent Fr. Michael Gaitley 

Wisdom and Works of Mercy is a study by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC. It is part of a bigger program called Hearts Afire Parish-based Program (HAPP). The HAPP retreats are best done in small groups. 

The Wisdom and Works of Mercy study uses two books. The first book is The 'One Thing' is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything.  The 'One Thing' is Three book gives us laity a crash course in theology. It is written in an easy to understand, conversational style. It is filled with references to St John Paul II and Vatican II.   The second book in the Wisdom and Works of Mercy Study is You Did It To Me: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action. This book gives the laity practical ways to do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. 

Episode 6 - Point 2 transforming communion with Christ

Fr. Michael Gaitley "The One Thing is Three"

Pages 62 to 71

Point 2

The journey out and the journey back again

See http://happ.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ for more information about HAPP or to purchase any of the books, DVDs or Retreat Companions. 

The podcast for The 'One Thing' is Three includes the reading of the book as well as several lay people discussing the questions from the Retreat Companion (workbook). The podcast was created by laypeople who are not trained theologians.  The discussion segments attempt to simulate the types of discussions that typically happen in a small group: comments made in the discussion groups represent only each person's opinion and do not represent Fr. Michael Gaitley 

Wisdom and Works of Mercy is a study by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC. It is part of a bigger program called Hearts Afire Parish-based Program (HAPP). The HAPP retreats are best done in small groups. 

The Wisdom and Works of Mercy study uses two books. The first book is The 'One Thing' is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything.  The 'One Thing' is Three book gives us laity a crash course in theology. It is written in an easy to understand, conversational style. It is filled with references to St John Paul II and Vatican II.   The second book in the Wisdom and Works of Mercy Study is You Did It To Me: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action. This book gives the laity practical ways to do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. 

Episode 5- Point 2 transforming Communion with Christ, the road map!

Fr. Michael Gaitley "The One Thing is Three"

Pages 54 to 62

Point 2

Our Road Map from the Trinity and Back to the Trinity

See http://happ.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ for more information about HAPP or to purchase any of the books, DVDs or Retreat Companions.

The podcast for The 'One Thing' is Three includes the reading of the book as well as several lay people discussing the questions from the Retreat Companion (workbook). The podcast was created by laypeople who are not trained theologians.  The discussion segments attempt to simulate the types of discussions that typically happen in a small group: comments made in the discussion groups represent only each person's opinion and do not represent Fr. Michael Gaitley 

Wisdom and Works of Mercy is a study by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC. It is part of a bigger program called Hearts Afire Parish-based Program (HAPP). The HAPP retreats are best done in small groups. 

The Wisdom and Works of Mercy study uses two books. The first book is The 'One Thing' is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything.  The 'One Thing' is Three book gives us laity a crash course in theology. It is written in an easy to understand, conversational style. It is filled with references to St John Paul II and Vatican II.   The second book in the Wisdom and Works of Mercy Study is You Did It To Me: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action. This book gives the laity practical ways to do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. 

Episode 4- Point one of Communion: appreciating the Trinity cont.

Fr. Michael Gaitley "The One Thing is Three"

beginning on page 46

Point 1

Appreciating the Trinity

See http://happ.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ for more information about HAPP or to purchase any of the books, DVDs or Retreat Companions. 

The podcast for The 'One Thing' is Three includes the reading of the book as well as several lay people discussing the questions from the Retreat Companion (workbook). The podcast was created by laypeople who are not trained theologians.  The discussion segments attempt to simulate the types of discussions that typically happen in a small group: comments made in the discussion groups represent only each person's opinion and do not represent Fr. Michael Gaitley 

Wisdom and Works of Mercy is a study by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC. It is part of a bigger program called Hearts Afire Parish-based Program (HAPP). The HAPP retreats are best done in small groups. 

The Wisdom and Works of Mercy study uses two books. The first book is The 'One Thing' is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything.  The 'One Thing' is Three book gives us laity a crash course in theology. It is written in an easy to understand, conversational style. It is filled with references to St John Paul II and Vatican II.   The second book in the Wisdom and Works of Mercy Study is You Did It To Me: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action. This book gives the laity practical ways to do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. 

Episode 3- Point one of Communion: appreciating the Trinity cont.

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Fr. Michael Gaitley "The One Thing is Three"

Pages 39 to 46

Point 1

Appreciating the Trinity

See http://happ.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ for more information about HAPP or to purchase any of the books, DVDs or Retreat Companions. 

The podcast for The 'One Thing' is Three includes the reading of the book as well as several lay people discussing the questions from the Retreat Companion (workbook). The podcast was created by laypeople who are not trained theologians.  The discussion segments attempt to simulate the types of discussions that typically happen in a small group: comments made in the discussion groups represent only each person's opinion and do not represent Fr. Michael Gaitley 

Wisdom and Works of Mercy is a study by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC. It is part of a bigger program called Hearts Afire Parish-based Program (HAPP). The HAPP retreats are best done in small groups. 

The Wisdom and Works of Mercy study uses two books. The first book is The 'One Thing' is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything.  The 'One Thing' is Three book gives us laity a crash course in theology. It is written in an easy to understand, conversational style. It is filled with references to St John Paul II and Vatican II.   The second book in the Wisdom and Works of Mercy Study is You Did It To Me: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action. This book gives the laity practical ways to do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. 

Episode 2- Point one of Communion: appreciating the Trinity

Fr. Michael Gaitley "The One Thing is Three"

Pages 25 to 37

Point 1

Appreciating the Trinity

See http://happ.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ for more information about HAPP or to purchase any of the books, DVDs or Retreat Companions. 

The podcast for The 'One Thing' is Three includes the reading of the book as well as several lay people discussing the questions from the Retreat Companion (workbook). The podcast was created by laypeople who are not trained theologians.  The discussion segments attempt to simulate the types of discussions that typically happen in a small group: comments made in the discussion groups represent only each person's opinion and do not represent Fr. Michael Gaitley 

Wisdom and Works of Mercy is a study by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC. It is part of a bigger program called Hearts Afire Parish-based Program (HAPP). The HAPP retreats are best done in small groups. 

The Wisdom and Works of Mercy study uses two books. The first book is The 'One Thing' is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything.  The 'One Thing' is Three book gives us laity a crash course in theology. It is written in an easy to understand, conversational style. It is filled with references to St John Paul II and Vatican II.   The second book in the Wisdom and Works of Mercy Study is You Did It To Me: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action. This book gives the laity practical ways to do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. 

Episode 1: Introduction

The podcast for The 'One Thing' is Three includes the reading of the book as well as several lay people discussing the questions from the Retreat Companion (workbook). The podcast was created by laypeople who are not trained theologians.  The discussion segments attempt to simulate the types of discussions that typically happen in a small group: comments made in the discussion groups represent only each persons opinion and do not represent Fr. Michael Gaitley 

 See http://happ.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ for more information about HAPP or to purchase any of the books, DVDs or Retreat Companions.

Wisdom and Works of Mercy is a study by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC. It is part of a bigger program called Hearts Afire Parish-based Program (HAPP). The HAPP retreats are best done in small groups. 

The Wisdom and Works of Mercy study uses two books. The first book is The 'One Thing' is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything.  The 'One Thing' is Three book gives us laity a crash course in theology. It is written in an easy to understand, conversational style. It is filled with references to St John Paul II and Vatican II.   The second book in the Wisdom and Works of Mercy Study is You Did It To Me: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action. This book gives the laity practical ways to do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.