Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney administered the Sacrament of Confirmation on Oct. 21 and 22 to young people at St. Vincent Martyr Parish in Madison.
On his Instagram page, Bishop Sweeney shared:
“This week, I was blessed to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with the young people at St. Vincent Martyr Parish in Madison on Monday and Tuesday.
Tuesday, Oct. 22, was the Feast of St. Pope John Paul II, one of my favorite saints.
The Hallow App just released a 21-Day Challenge/Series on the life of JP II. After the first episode, there is a prayer that young Karol Woytila (JP II) often prayed after his father gave him a devotional prayer book. The prayer asks for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
I was happy to pray it with the Confirmandi and all last week, and I’m happy to share it with you. Peace.”
Here is the link to pray it on Hallow: https://hallow.com/prayers/1046457/
St. Pope John Paul II: Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, I ask you for the gift of Wisdom, to better know you and your Divine perfection.
For the Gift of understanding, to clearly discern the spirit of the mysteries of the Holy Faith.
For the Gift of Counsel, that I may live according to the principles of this Faith.
For the Gift of Knowledge, that I may look for counsel in You and that I may always find it in You.
For the Gift of Fortitude, that no fear or earthly preoccupations would ever separate me from You.
For the Gift of Piety, that I may always serve Your Majesty with a filial Love.
For the Gift of Far of the Lord, that I may dread sin, which offends You, O my God.
Amen