Novena to the Holy Spirit for the Seven Gifts

Today is First Friday, the 6th week of Easter. I received a text message from a friend reminding me  that between today and the Pentecost on June 12,  there are nine days in which we can pray the Novena to the Holy Spirit for the Seven Gifts: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Holy Fear.


From the EWTN website:

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.

Here is the  link to the Novena (nine-day prayer) from EWTN.

And here's  wishing all  a memorable and meaningful celebration of Pentecost (Descent of the Holy Spirit).  May all our requests be granted.