Novena to the Holy Spirit

The original novena, and the only one Scripture describes: the nine days the apostles spent praying between the Ascension and Pentecost. Prayed for light, courage, and the gift you need rather than the one you want.

Length.

9 days.

Traditionally prayed.

Ascension to Pentecost

Sources.

Built from public-domain prayers plus original daily meditations written for this site.

If you miss a day, pick up where you left off. Nine consecutive days is the tradition and it is worth keeping when you can, but a broken chain does not undo what you have prayed, and starting again from day one is your choice rather than a penalty.