Novena what is this word means?
Novena is derived from the Latin word for nine, or “novem.” Typically, a novena refers to nine days of prayer, asking God for a specific intention, often through a Saint’s intercession. Novenas are a beautiful way to grow purposeful, consistent, and persistent in daily prayer.

Why 9 consecutive days?

I learn new why number nine (beloved Catholic and beloved Jewish’s BOTH awesome views on 9) is significantly important getting my deserving of attention on the Book of Acts to share you all:

Beloved Catholic Church’s view on “9”:

The Pentecost Novena is the first of all novenas, nine days of prayer. After Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, He commanded His disciples to come together in the upper room to devote themselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14). They prayed for nine days before receiving the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

I researched more admiringly spiritual comprehension EWTN and excellent article: Novena to the Holy Spirit

This is the prototype of all novenas. It commemorates the nine days between the Ascension of Our Lord and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost Sunday. During this time Our Lady and the twelve Apostles prayed in the upper room for the coming of the Paraclete.

Beloved Jewish’s view on “9”:

In Hebrew, the number nine is represented by the letter Teth (ט). Teth is the ninth letter in the Hebrew alphabet, and its shape resembles a coiled serpent.

This “nine” reminds me memorized studying Torah Parasha every Shabbat week:

Example of Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived through Holy Spirit (Ruach haKodesh) the Chanukah “Festival of Lights (Festival of Rededication) begins on 25 Kislev (Hanukkah) for 9 months (40 weeks) until had childbirth at stable (sukkah is singular) in Bethlehem (House of Bread):

Yeshua was born during the Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacle) is on 1st day: High Shabbat (High Holy day) and last day: Shemini Atzeret (Eighth Day of the Solemn Assembly) is High Shabbat (High Holy day) parallel Yeshua was circumcised on 8th day according Tanakh (OT) and Brit Chadasha (NT).

9 months in Hebrew numerology, the number nine is associated with the concept of pregnancy and childbirth. This association stems from the fact that the human gestation period is typically nine months, and childbirth is the ultimate act of creation.

Yeshua was circumcised parellel Eighth Day of the Solemn Assembly

Shemini Atzeret, (Hebrew: “Eighth Day of the Solemn Assembly”), a Jewish religious festival on the eighth day of Sukkoth (Feast of Booths), considered by some to be an independent celebration immediately following Sukkoth.

Ascension of Yeshua to Pentecost/Shavuot:

Spiritual Awakening – one of the primary meanings of the number nine in Hebrew is completion. The number nine comes after eight, which represents renewal and regeneration, and is followed by ten, which represents perfection and completeness. Therefore, the number nine is seen as the final stage of a cycle, indicating that a process has concluded.

*Chanukah/Hanukkah is my favorite holiday this menorah have 9 branches: eight lights for 8 nights. The shammash means the attendant (helper/servant) candle that is used to kindle the other lights – is set apart from the other candles (often higher or lower), on the ninth (9) branch of the menorah. In Hebrew Shamash: The ‘helper’ candle is used to light the eight flames of the Chanukah/Hanukkah menorah.

When placing the candles of the menorah, work from right to left. The menorah has one candle for each night of Hanukkah, which is celebrated for eight nights. There will be an extra candle in the middle, known as the shamash, which is used to light the other candles. 

Many Jews have a tradition to use a beeswax candle for the shammash. Check history of Maccabees…even check the Book of Haggai…and study New Testament about Yeshua is the Divine Light come serve not to be served.

There are many excellent listings with spiritual meanings the number is 9.

May 28 2023 is PENTECOST SUNDAY – Solemnity

COME, HOLY SPIRIT, COME. LET YOUR SPIRIT DESCEND AND RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH!

Peace be with you!

The Novena to the Holy Spirit for Pentecost is actually the original novena, the very first novena. 

After Jesus ascended into Heaven, the disciples prayed for nine days for the Holy Spirit, for “the promise of my Father.” (Luke 24:49). 

And on the tenth day, they received the Holy Spirit, on Pentecost Sunday!

Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day 1 —

Charity

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Charity within us.

The great charity of all the the host of Saints is only made possible by your power, O Divine Spirit. Increase in me, the virtue of charity that I may love as God loves with the selflessness of the Saints.

Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of — (MENTION YOUR INTENTION HERE). Amen.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

COME, HOLY SPIRIT, COME. LET YOUR SPIRIT DESCEND AND RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH!

Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day 2 –

Joy

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Joy within us.

All of the Saints are marked with an uncompromisable Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain. Give us, O Holy Spirit, the Joy that surpasses all understanding that we may live as a witness to Your love and fidelity!

Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of — ( MENTION YOUR INTENTION HERE ) .

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

Peace be with you!

Today’s prayers are for Peace.

Let us pray that we can open our hearts to the Holy Spirit so that an abiding peace will stay in our hearts despite any hardship or worry that comes into our lives.

Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day 3

Peace

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within us.

The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When we are accused by the devil, come to our aid as our Advocate and give us Peace that lasts through all trials!

Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].

Amen.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,

Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Peace be with you!

Today, let’s continue to place our most confident trust in our God who is good and who loves us.

Let’s pray for patience as we await God’s answers to our prayers and as we await the joy of heaven.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day 4

Patience

Amen.

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Patience within us.

O Holy Spirit, you give lavishly to those who ask. Please give us the patience of the Saints who are now with you in heaven. Help us to endure everything with an eternal patience that is only possible with your help.

Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].

Amen.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,

Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Peace be with you!

Jesus shows great kindness to all of us every single day. So today we will pray for greater kindness in our hearts.

Novena to the Holy Spirit – Day 5

Kindness

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Kindness within us.

Jesus approached sinners with immense kindness. Holy Paraclete, please treat us humble sinners with the same kindness and give us the ability to treat all others with that kindness as well.

Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].

Amen.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,

Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Peace be with you!

Today, let’s pray for faithfulness — that with the power of the Holy Spirit, we will be more faithful.

Here are the prayers for today:

Day 6 – Novena to the Holy Spirit

Faithfulness

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Faithfulness within us.

You, O Lord, are ever faithful. You are faithful until the end. Though we are weak and distracted, please give us the grace to be faithful to You as you are to us!

Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].

Amen.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,

Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Peace be with you!

Today, we ask the Lord to bless us with the ability to treat those in our lives who struggle, those who annoy us, those who are difficult… with gentleness.

We ask this so that the love of God may show through us to all people!

Here are the prayers for today:

Day 7 Novena to the Holy Spirit

Gentleness

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.

O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Gentleness within us.

Despite the gravity of our sins, O Lord you treat us with Gentleness. Dear Holy Spirit, give us your power to treat all in our lives with the Gentleness of the Saints.

Holy Spirit we ask for the grace of [Mention your intention here].

Amen.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord,

Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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