Day 1
Friday after Ascension
We pray for the grace to act as God does towards creation with caring, compassion and justice.
As the Risen Jesus prepared to leave his work in the hands of his followers, he told them to wait in Jerusalem for the coming of the Spirit. They gathered in the upper room and devoted themselves to constant prayer.
These days between the Feast of the Ascension and Pentecost are often considered to be the first Novena. We are invited to join those first disciples in nine days of prayer to ask God to prepare us to receive the Spirit so that our courage, hope and joy may be renewed.
The Novena
Day 2
Saturday after Ascension
We pray for the grace to create a common dream of justice and peace.
Day 3
Sunday after Ascension
We pray for the grace to stand in solidarity with those who are oppressed and marginalised.
Day 4
Monday after Ascension.
We pray for the grace to dialogue with openness, respect and concern for the common good.
Day 5
Tuesday after Ascension
We pray for the grace of renewed hope.
Day 6
Wednesday after Ascension.
We pray for the grace to realise we are all interconnected and to reach out in love to all the members of our human family.
Day 7
Thursday before Pentecost.
We pray for the grace to listen deeply to God.
Day 8
Friday before Pentecost.
We pray for the grace to be people of courage.
Day 9
Saturday before Pentecost.
We pray for the grace of a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.