10 Days in the Upper Room
Join us for a 10-day journey in the Upper Room as we prepare our hearts for Pentecost 2026.
Friday, May 15, 2026 to Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Joan de Joanes (Valencia, c. 1505 - Bocairent, 1579), Pentecost, Oil on serge.
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What is a Novena?
The word novena comes from the Latin word novem, which means nine. Novenas consist of 9 days of consecutive prayer for a specific intention or request.
Many of us are used to praying novenas, but did you know that the original novena, the one that started them all, was prayed by Jesus’ apostles and His mother, Mary, along with other women in the Upper Room? (Acts 1:13-14). They were obeying Jesus’ command, which He gave right before He ascended into heaven, to “wait for the promise of the Father,” and that in a few days they would be “baptized with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:4-5).
And did you also know that in 1897, in the midst of receiving letters from an Italian nun urging him to pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Pope Leo XIII decreed that the whole Catholic Church should pray a Pentecost Novena every year? The nun’s name was Sister Elena Guerra, now Saint Elena Guerra. As she prayed for a new coming of the Holy Spirit, Saint Elena Guerra asked, "Who is hungry enough? Who is thirsty enough? Who is humble enough? Who is zealous enough?" If your heart stirs at these questions, we invite you to join us on a journey in the Upper Room.
This invitation is for all Christians! May we all come together in unity and pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit!
We are about to embark on a 10-day journey: A 9-day novena leading up to Pentecost, ending with a closing day of celebration on Pentecost Sunday itself — just as the apostles waited, prayed, and then experienced the Holy Spirit's descent.
“The Holy Spirit comes where He is loved, where He is invited, where He is expected.”
What This Journey Will Bring You
Experience a New Pentecost as we walk together through the sacred days leading up to Pentecost 2026, just as Saint Elena Guerra urged Pope Leo XIII over a century ago.
For 10 days, you'll receive daily emails guiding you deeper into the mystery of the Holy Spirit, drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the living witness of modern-day revival.
Meditate on passages from Isaiah, Acts, and 1 Corinthians that reveal the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Scriptural Reflection
Hear firsthand accounts of the Holy Spirit's movement in our time.
Daily Audio Conversations
That They May Be One Film Clips
Watch opportunities to deepen your encounter with the Spirit.
Journal on personal questions to help you prepare room in your heart for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Pray with a community of believers to invoke the Spirit, saying, “Come, Holy Spirit!”
Journal Prompts & Daily Prayer
Why This Pentecost Novena Matters
In the words of Saint Elena Guerra:
"The mystery of Pentecost is a permanent mystery. The Spirit continues to come to all souls who truly desire Him... If they only want Him... if they only invoke Him... if they only prepare a place for Him in their hearts."
This isn't just a history lesson. It's an invitation to experience what the apostles experienced in the Upper Room - to wait, to pray, and to call down revival by the same Spirit who has been moving since the beginning of the Church. This invitation is for all Christians to come together in unity and pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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Join a community of Christians as we journey together through this sacred season, learning from the witness of Saint Elena Guerra, the teachings of Pope Leo XIII, and the Book of the Acts of the Apostles.
What Happens After the 10 Days?
Your journey doesn't end on Pentecost Sunday. On May 19-20, during our time in the Upper Room together, That They May Be One will be released in theaters nationwide.
This powerful film explores the Holy Spirit's movement toward Christian unity throughout history, the same Spirit we're invoking during our Novena. It's a beautiful continuation of what God is stirring in your heart during these 10 days of prayer.
Consider gathering your small group, parish, or church community to see the film together and continue the conversation about unity, revival, and the Spirit's work in our time.
