Novena for the Papal Conclave: Day 4

Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for the next 9 days as we pray a novena
leading up to the Papal Conclave. Each day, we’ll lift up the
Cardinal electors as they prepare to discern the next pope, calling
on the Holy Spirit to guide this historic decision. Matthew
28:16-20: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in
heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the
close of the age.” O God, we pray in union with the whole Church
for the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Cardinals. Holy Spirit,
we ask you to guide the Cardinals through the conclave and grant
them wisdom, courage, hope, and charity. We pray that the Cardinals
may listen attentively to you, and ask you to grant them the faith
to discern your holy will. Heavenly Father, we beseech you, protect
and guide your Church during this conclave. Grant us, in your great
love, a Pope who guides your Church to grow in faithfulness towards
you. May he be a shepherd of profound faith and hope, leading your
Church ever closer to you. We pray, in Jesus’ name, together with
the intercession of Mary and all the Saints. “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.”