The gift of counsel

From the Novena to the Holy Spirit (Pentecost Novena)

Sacred Scripture: Sirach 18:30-32

Meditation for Day 6

The sixth day asks for the gift of counsel — supernatural prudence, the grace to choose rightly in matters that touch eternal salvation. Through this gift the Holy Spirit acts as the soul's interior counsellor, especially in moments of decision.

This gift perfects the cardinal virtue of prudence and is the special gift of those entrusted with the care of others.

Daily Novena Prayer (recited every day)

Veni Sancte Spiritus (Come, Holy Spirit)

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

This is the traditional collect for Pentecost, found in the Roman Missal and used as the daily closing of the novena.