Join the Pentecost
Novena
Dear Friend,
Modern society is plagued by what St. Paul calls "the spirit of the
world." In the Sacraments of the Church, especially Baptism, we have
received the Spirit of God.
The triune God of Catholicism is a generous God, never ceasing to
pour grace upon his people when they ask. Since the world today is so
desperately in need of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, let us band
together to pray this novena to the Holy Spirit, asking him to pour
his gifts out upon us.
The first novena ever prayed was when Our Lady and the twelve
apostles prayed for nine days in the upper room, waiting for Our Lord
to send the Holy Spirit. The results were dramatic. On Pentecost
Sunday, St. Peter, through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, converted
3,000 souls to Christ.
Now, we call on the same Spirit to intercede for us today.
I ask you to join me in a Novena to the Holy Spirit from May
23rd until May 31st, Pentecost Sunday.
Over these nine days, you and I will ask Our Lord to send the Holy
Spirit and to pour his gifts upon us, that we can be empowered to
finish the work which Christ entrusted to the Church. We will also ask
Jesus to fill us with the Holy Spirit and make us truly alive.
In this time when many of us are still unable to receive grace from
the Sacraments, it is more
important than ever to ask God to give us the grace which he desires
to give to us.
Please sign-up to receive a new e-mail every day with a link to the
Novena.
Sign-up to Pray the Novena to
the Holy Spirit
May 23-31
Your friend in Jesus and Mary,
Thomas J. McKenna Founder and President Catholic Action
Catholic Action For Faith And Family http://www.catholicaction.org/
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