Daily Thought For May 15, 2021

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 Pentecost Novena - Day 2 Renewal of the Church

Come, Holy Spirit, rekindle your fire and renew your Church (Mt 3:11; Acts 2:17-21)

Intercede: for the “Spirituality of Pentecost” to renew the Church, - in the world, - in your continent, - in your nation. Including all the Holy Father’s intentions, monthly and especially the desire of Pope John Paul II that the “Spirituality of Pentecost” be spread in the Church, as a renewed thrust of prayer, holiness, communion and proclamation. (John Paul II, Pentecost Solemn Vespers, 2004)

Day 2 - Burning Bush Pentecost Novena


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