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      1Wednesday of the 5th Week of EasterWednesday of the 5th Week of EasterTo bear Jesus’ good fruits, let God prune away everything that does not come from Him. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 9Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 9O Holy Spirit, Jesus said that He would not leave us orphans, but would send You to us (John 14:18). How often I have wept or complained because it seemed like You were not with me in my sorrows and sufferings! Help me to recognize Your presence in ALL situations. Help me to turn to You and find You, for You never leave me nor abandon me. You care even more about me and my problems than I do. You are working a plan for my benefit, to make good come from everything that happens to me. Help me to discover Your presence in every moment of my life. 2Thursday of the 5th Week of EasterThursday of the 5th Week of EasterObeying because we love is a mature faith. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 10Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 10O Holy Spirit, by the cross of Jesus we are healed! By His resurrection we live in the new life of total, unconditional love. Help me to share that healing love with all those around me. Jesus commanded, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” Help me to declare with power the Good News of Jesus Christ. Send me to where You can use my gifts and talents to make a difference. 3Friday of the 5th Week of EasterFriday of the 5th Week of EasterIn doing our human works well, we give Jesus to the world. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 11Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 11O Holy Spirit, You gave Yourself to the Virgin Mary and she said “yes” to becoming the mother of the Messiah. Help me to say “yes!” to whatever it is You are calling me to do. I want to serve the Father and make Jesus’ love more evident in the world around me. 4Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 12Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 12O Holy Spirit, I have my own expectations about what I should and should not do. I now surrender to You my ideas, my limitations, my preferences, and my goals. Fill me, Holy Spirit, with all Your supernatural gifts! Empower me to accept and grow in the supernatural life as much as the early disciples did. I want to be useful to You. I want to go where You lead me. Holy Spirit, send me forth gifted and empowered to make a difference spreading the Good News of God’s forgiving love. Saturday of the 5th Week of EasterSaturday of the 5th Week of EasterJesus said to his disciples: “If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.” (John 15:18) [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]
5Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 13Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 13Almighty and eternal God, You have restored me into your image and likeness by the water of baptism and the Holy Spirit, and You gave me the forgiveness of all sin. Send forth from heaven upon me your sevenfold Spirit: Fill me with the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and Fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and the Spirit of Holy Fear. Help me to come alive in all these gifts, that I may be purified, turn away from all evil, and serve Your kingdom well. Amen. 6th Sunday of Easter6th Sunday of EasterEvery commandment is rooted in love. Every Church teaching is based on scriptures that help us know when and how to love. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 6Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 14Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 14O Lord Jesus Christ, grace me with the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal. Monday of the 6th Week of EasterMonday of the 6th Week of EasterWe are capable of doing whatever the Father asks of us, if we rely on the Holy Spirit. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 7Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 15Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 15Come and fill me, O Spirit of Wisdom, and reveal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly things, in their exceeding greatness, power and beauty. Teach me to love them above and beyond all the passing joys and satisfactions of earth and to prefer Your wisdom over the so-called wisdom of this world. Help me to grow in Your wisdom, especially during temptations, trials, and all the daily challenges that I face. Amen. Tuesday of the 6th Week of EasterTuesday of the 6th Week of EasterWe must let go of the familiar in order to experience the greater gift that God has in mind for us next. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 8Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 16Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 16Come and fill me, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten my mind, that I may accept and believe the mysteries of salvation and the truths of Your kingdom in order to stay on the path to heaven and serve Your kingdom in my daily life. Help me to discern what is evil, and enlighten me so that I may be holy here on earth and live forever in the light of Your glory with a clear vision of You and the Father and the Son. Amen. Wednesday of the 6th Week of EasterWednesday of the 6th Week of EasterThe more enlivened our relationship with the Spirit is, the more we loathe the idea of offending the Lord. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 9Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 17Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 17O Lord Jesus Christ, grace me with the Spirit of Counsel, that I may always choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven. Thursday of the 6th Week of EasterThursday of the 6th Week of EasterOnly by seeing Jesus as the true source of joy can we find hope and healing and lasting happiness. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 10Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 18Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 18Come and fill me, O Spirit of Counsel. Help me and guide me in all my ways, that I may always do Your holy will. Incline my heart to prefer only what is good; turn it away from all that is evil, and direct me by the straight path of Your commandments to that goal of eternal life for which I long. Amen. Friday of the 6th Week of EasterFriday of the 6th Week of EasterNothing can permanently interfere with God’s plans and purposes. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 11Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 19Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 19O Lord Jesus Christ, grace me with the Spirit of Fortitude, that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation. Saturday of the 6th Week of EasterSaturday of the 6th Week of EasterJesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you: Whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.” (John 16:23) [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION]
12Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 20Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 20Come and fill me, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude. Protect my soul in times of trouble and adversity. Sustain my efforts in holiness, strengthen me in my weakness, and give me courage against all the assaults and temptations of my enemies, that I may not be overcome and separated from You, my God and greatest Good. Amen. Solemnity of the Ascension of the LordSolemnity of the Ascension of the LordEvery change in our lives is a commissioning. Every loss is the beginning of a new calling. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 13Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 21Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 21O Lord Jesus Christ, grace me with the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow in holiness. Monday of the 7th Week of EasterMonday of the 7th Week of EasterIf we seek God, we will discover that he is already right here with us. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 14Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 22Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 22Come and fill me, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father in all things, in every moment of every day. Give me an awareness of the pointlessness of earthly things and the ugliness of unholy desires, that I may stay pure in all my decisions and use the things of this world only if they bring You glory. Tell me what I need to know for my salvation and for the service of others. Amen. Tuesday of the 7th Week of EasterTuesday of the 7th Week of EasterTo remain in Jesus’ love we have to love as he loves, even to the point of making sacrifices for one another. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 15Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 23Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 23O Lord Jesus Christ, grace me with the Spirit of Piety, that I may find the service of God sweet and enjoyable. Wednesday of the 7th Week of EasterWednesday of the 7th Week of EasterThe Holy Spirit within us is giving us good discernment and has taught us how to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 16Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 24Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 24Come and fill me, O Blessed Spirit of Piety. Possess my heart. Purify me. Humble me. Enkindle in me such a love for God that I may be satisfied only in His service and lovingly submit to all legitimate authority for the sake of Your kingdom. Make me increasingly uncomfortable with everything that is evil, so that I turn away from it and live only in You. Amen. Thursday of the 7th Week of EasterThursday of the 7th Week of EasterWhatever God has joined is sacred. It’s sacred because it’s a reflection of who God is and how much he loves. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 17Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 25Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 25O Lord Jesus Christ, grace me with the Spirit of Fear of the Lord, that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread displeasing Him in any way. Friday of the 7th Week of EasterFriday of the 7th Week of EasterJesus gives us the mission of taking his love to others. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 18Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 26Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 26Come and fill me, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear. Penetrate my inmost heart so that I may honor, obey and prefer You and my Lord Jesus and my Father God above all else. Help me to despise all things that offend You, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in heaven, where You live and reign forever in the unity of the ever Blessed Trinity. Amen.
19Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 27 - PENTECOSTHoly Spirit Consecration - Day 27 - PENTECOSTCome and fill me, O Divine Spirit. Fill my heart with Your heavenly fruits: Your love for others, Your joy, Your peace, Your kindness, Your generosity, Your faithfulness, Your gentleness, and Your temperance for self-control, that I may never weary in the service of God. Keep me close to You so that my life produces Your fruits in ever-increasing abundance. Help me to continually and faithfully submit to Your divine inspiration so that I will be united eternally with You in the love of the Father and the Son. Amen. ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Before the great 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 righteousness of Your justice, and the unconditional nature 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 unfaithfulness, and I pray with all my heart for help in avoiding even the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light, listen to Your voice, and follow Your inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You and ask You by Your compassion to watch over me in my weakness. I implore You, Adorable Spirit, helper of my infirmity, to keep me always in Your grace. Give me grace O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son, to say to You always and everywhere, “Speak Lord for Your servant is listening.” Amen. Pentecost SundayPentecost SundayThe Holy Spirit is Christ’s Spirit generously given to us so that we can be holy and to continue the ministry that Christ began. [READ THE GOOD NEWS REFLECTION] 20Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 28Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 28O Lord Jesus Christ, before ascending into heaven You promised to send us the Holy Spirit to finish Your work upon the Earth. Grant the same Holy Spirit to me so that my soul may be sanctified and grow in the works of Your grace and Your love. 21Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 29Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 29Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. 22Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 30Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 30Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: Believe it: God cares! 23Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 31Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 31Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. (Find out how surrendering helps our prayer life.) 24Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 32Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 32Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: Silencing the Inner Self 25Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 33Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 33Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
26Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 34Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 34Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: Discerning the Spirit 27Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 35Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 35Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: When Praying is Difficult 28Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 36Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 36Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: Praying with Scripture 29Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 37Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 37Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: The 3 Ingredients of a Miracle 30Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 38Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 38Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: Praying through hands 31Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 39Holy Spirit Consecration - Day 39Come, Holy Spirit, fill me. Come, Holy Spirit, renew me. Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten me. Come, Holy Spirit, You have my permission to change me. Amen. WATCH: The Power of God  

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