We are days away from the great Solemnity of Pentecost. This is an ancient Feast that holds great significance for the life of the Church. One of the traditions that is associated with Pentecost is the Novena to the Holy Spirit. Given the current situation that our Church is facing during this time of pandemic, we need the Paraclete. We need the Holy Spirit to guide us through these stormy waters to a safe harbour. With this in mind, I am inviting you to join with me in praying a Novena to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost. I have included a link to the prayer found on the website of the Companions of the Cross. It focuses on the both the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit; ask that we use them to renew the face of the earth. https://shar.es/aHU5fj. Let us pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in each one of us and upon our entire Diocese. Come Holy Spirit!