ad Deum, qui lætíficat iuventútem meam.
NINTH DAY “Thus, this Novena is appropriate for use, not only in the days preceding Pentecost, but at any time throughout the year.” Thou, on those who evermore Thee confess and Thee Adore, in Thy sevenfold gift, Descend; Give Them Comfort when they die; Give them Life with Thee on high; Give them joys which never end. Amen The Fruits of the Holy Spirit The gifts of the Holy Spirit perfect the supernatural virtues by …
SEVENTH DAY “Thus, this Novena is appropriate for use, not only in the days preceding Pentecost, but at any time throughout the year.” Heal our wounds–our strength renew; On our dryness pour Thy dew, Wash the stains of guilt away. The Gift of Counsel The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must done, especially in difficult circumstances. Counsel applies the principles furnished by Knowledge …
Sixth Day “Thus, this Novena is appropriate for use, not only in the days preceding Pentecost, but at any time throughout the year.” If Thou take Thy grace away, nothing pure in man will stay, All his good is turn’d to ill. The Gift of Understanding 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 …