The gift of wisdom

From the Novena to the Holy Spirit (Pentecost Novena)

Sacred Scripture: Wisdom 7:7-14

Meditation for Day 8

The eighth day asks for the gift of wisdom — the highest of the seven gifts. Wisdom inclines the soul to judge all things in the light of God himself, and to take delight in the things of God above every earthly consolation.

St. Augustine wrote that wisdom is 'the knowledge by which all things are referred to God.' Today's prayer asks for that vision.

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.