Fourth day of Novena

to the Holy Ghost

One of Bishop Schneider’s final messages to us was that we take up a perpetual novena (of our choosing) for the needs and intentions of our apostolate, Parish, and the Diocese of St Petersburg.

We have chosen a Novena to St Edmund, King and Martyr. You may learn more about this inspiring Saint here.

We hope you will set a reminder to pray this with us each day.

Into your hands, O Lord, we entrust this day our souls, and those of all believers. Keep us safe through Saint Edmund’s special intercession, by the merits and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all heavenly hosts, from all vicious and unruly desires, sins and temptations of the devil, and sudden and unprovided death and the pains of hell. Illuminate our heart with the grace of your Holy Spirit; grant that we may, like Saint Edmund, be ever obedient to your commandments and may we not be separated from you, O God, in the Name of Jesus our Lord. Amen 

St Edmund King and Martyr, pray for us

We continue praying the Novena to the Holy Ghost…

Novena to the Holy Ghost

Pray especially starting on the day after Ascension Thursday, ending on the Pentecost

Fourth Day:
Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in times of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, give me courage against all the assaults of my enemies, that I may never be overcome and separated from Thee, my God and greatest Good. Amen.

Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and seven Glory Be’s

St Rita of Cascia, pray for us