(commencing on Ascension Day)

v. 5). In this novena, therefore, we must consider, above all, the great value of divine love, in order that we may desire to obtain it, and endeavor, by devout exercises, and especially by prayer, to be made partakers of it, since God has promised it to him who asks for it with humility: " Your Father from heaven will give the good Spirit to them that ask Him " (Luke xi. 13).1 imager to tije golg Spirit for tfje (JDfjurcif Oholy Spirit, Creator, propitiously help the Catholic Church, and by Thy supernal power, strengthen and confirm it against the assaults of the enemy; by Thy charity and grace renew the spirit of Thy servants whom Thou hast anointed, that in Thee they may glorify the Father and His only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen