Amen. Spirit of wisdom and understanding, Infuse into me a love of perfect goodwill, and act according to God's least desires. The point is, we must have God's understanding of His Wisdom before we can begin to apply it to our lives and before we can pass it on to others. Fill . 5 likes, 0 comments - Hugo Sanchez (@hugo_sanchez_ng) on Instagram: "Share the Word For Today: There are hidden mysteries about the ways of God towards mankind and th." It's critical to keep on "investigating" new and different ways to be excited about God's Word. He, she, it, they, them, same. Novena to the Holy Spirit for the Seven Gifts - St. Francis Chapel As a result of this exhortation, I did a study of what it means to "live by God's Word" and I found that it means we are not just to dabble in and taste His Word, but we are to literally exist by it. Fill our lives with wonder and awe PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. As David Needham says in his book, Birthright, "The big task is not the finding of the truth, but the living of it." Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Hugo Sanchez on Instagram: "Share the Word For Today: There are hidden guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision On one occasion, when I was out riding my horse in the hills above our home, the insight (the understanding) to something that I had been struggling with for a long time just clicked in and the "lights went on." Isaiah 59:21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. God's Wisdom is not a wisdom of the world, because it can't be bought, it can't be studied for, or earned. If Thou take Thy grace away, nothing pure in man will stay, All his good is turn'd to ill. Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion BY faith we know them, but by Understanding we learn to appreciate and relish them. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light, and listen to Your voice, and follow Your gracious inspirations. . We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. Bounteous bestower of most precious gifts, grant me a strong and living, which makes me accept all revealed truths and shape my conduct in accord with them. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. hope and love into new action each day. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Our faith ceases to be sterile and inactive, but inspires a mode of life that bears eloquent testimony to the faith that is in us; we begin to 'walk worthy of God in all things pleasing, and increasing in the knowledge of God.'. Spirit of God, Grant me also, O Holy Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, the special favor for which I ask {name special petition}, if it be for Your honor and glory and for my well being. - The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him (comp, Matthew 3:16; Luke 2:40; Luke 4:1, 14, 18; John 3:34, etc. Amen. Make me love not only my friends but my enemies as well, in imitation of Jesus Christ who through you offered himself on the Cross for all people. "Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone" This article was originally published in the Raise me toholinessin the state oflifeto which You have called me, and lead me through a happy death to everlasting life. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Amen. Help me to grow in the four cardinal virtues, Your seven gifts and Your twelve fruits. Amen. From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. As I would pray for God's enlightenment, eventually (in God's timing and in His way), the "lights" would go on. This hope is of the perfection of all, which we are called to enjoy really, but imperfectly, here. On this particular occasion, I knew I had to write down what God was showing me or I would lose it. and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of, and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. Fill my heart with a holy fear and a great love for Him. of the universe in relation to eternity. endobj #4Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. Increase faith, hope and charity in me and bring forth in me all the virtues proper to my state of life. ACCLAMATIONS IN PRAISE OF MARY (By Saint Alphonsus Liguori. The Mind of Christ is a divine seven-fold process of thinking that is bestowed upon each of us the moment we believe and accept Christ into our hearts ( 2 Corinthians 2:12-16). To shine or to brighten up. (Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Only in reading and eating God's Word will I be reminded to put off the garbage in my own thinking and put on the Mind of Christ. Holy Spirit, animate, inspire, and guide me, and help me to be always a true follower of you. Click below to create a new one. Infuse into me a love of perfect goodwill, and act according to God's least desires. If it's a supernatural revelation from God, then it's not something that is registered in my own mind yet. as we work to solve problems of family and nation, % Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Novena To The Holy Spirit For The Seven Gifts. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him--the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Give me the grace to keep the commandments and to receive the sacraments worthily. 83816. Prayer to the Holy Spirit # 3 - Prayers - Catholic Online A calling, invitation; in the NT, always of a divine call. JFIF ` ` C Teach me to know and to seek God, by whom and for whom I was created. ( "Through Wisdom is a house builded; and by Understanding it is established: [But] by Knowledge shall all the chambers be filled." Often, in preparing for my classes, I would come across something that I had no supernatural understanding of at all. So, the entire Bible is God's written Wisdom and it's something I totally believe in and receive into my heart. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: Ephesians 1:18 Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened (Ephes. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting . Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. This is a true story! Holy Spirit Prayers #1 Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Holy Spirit, animate, inspire, and guide me, and help me to be always a true follower of you. Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Prayers - Catholic Online Holy Spirit Novena - The Catholic Crusade Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. !(!0*21/*.-4;K@48G9-.BYBGNPTUT3? Our life literally depends upon our daily eating God's Word. I cling to You and give myself to You and ask You, by Your compassion to watch over me in my weakness. Before the multitude of heavenly witnesses,I offer myself, soul and body, to You, eternal Spirit of God.I adore the brightness of Your purity,the unerring keeness of Your justice,and the power of Your love.You are the strength and light of my soul,In You I live and move and have my being.I desire never to grieve You by infidelity to Your grace,and I pray wholeheartedly to be preservedfrom the slightest sin against You.Make me faithful in my every thought,and grant that I may always listen to Your voice,watch for Your light,and follow Your gracious inspirations.I cling to Youand beg You, in Your compassion,to watch over me in my weakness.Holding the pierced feet of Jesus,gazing as His five wounds,trusting to His Precious Blood,and adoring His open side and stricken Heart,I implore You, adorable Spirit,so to keep me in Your gracethat I may never sin against You.Grant me the grace,O Holy Spirit of the Father and the Son,to say to You always and everywhere:Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.Amen.