DAY SEVEN : The Gift of Counsel
Antiphon :
"Cleanse that which is unclean
Water that which is dry
Heal that which is wounded."
"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you."
Jn. 14:26
Meditation:
The Gift of Counsel is the gift of seeking council and help from the Holy Spirit. Many times we need the help of another in discerning a path for we do not have all the wisdom and knowledge to make a decision The advice and counsel of Another is always helpful. Who better to seek it from than the Holy Spirit Who is Light itself to show us the way.
Reflection:
How do I allow the Holy Spirit to guide me?
How have I walked my own path?
Do I seek the counsel of the Holy Spirit when I have to make a decision?
V. Come, O Spirit of Counsel, make us docile
to your inspirations and guide us in the way of salvation.
Closing Prayer :
Mary, Mother of Jesus and our mother, teach me to be open and responsive to the hidden power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within me. Following your example, may I always listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking in my heart. As the Holy Spirit formed Christ in you, may He form Christ in me so that I may live by the Spirit and be led by the Spirit in all my actions.
V. Mary, Temple of God and Spouse of the Holy Spirit.
R. Pray for me.
