Novena to The Holy Spirit

May 15, 2026: 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.

This Novena begins on the day after the Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter (May 15, 2026), even if the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sunday.

Full original novena here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-to-the-holy-spirit-for-the-seven-gifts-309

Get email reminders with this version: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-to-the-holy-spirit

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St John Paul II’s reflection of the anticipation of the Holy Spirit - General Audience 30 May 1979

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**May 14, 2026: Begin optional ten-day prayer from St. Josemaria Escriva: https://opusdei.org/en-ng/article/ten-days-to-prepare-the-feast-of-the-holy-spirit/