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Prayer #1:
Breathe into me, Holy Spirit,
that my thoughts may all be holy.
Move in me, Holy Spirit,
that my work, too, may be holy.
Attract my heart, Holy Spirit,
that I may love only what is holy.
Strengthen me, Holy Spirit,
that I may defend all that is holy.
Protect me, Holy Spirit,
that I may always be holy.
Amen.
(St. Augustine)
Prayer #2:
Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
enlighten our minds to perceive
the mysteries of the universe
in relation to eternity.
Spirit of right judgment and courage,
guide us and make us firm in our
baptismal decision to follow
Jesus' way of love.
Spirit of knowledge and reverence,
help us to see the lasting value
of justice and mercy in our
everyday dealings with one another.
May we respect life as we work
to solve problems of family and nation,
economy and ecology.
Spirit of God, spark our faith,
hope and love into new action each day.
Fill our lives with wonder and awe
in your presence which penetrates all creation.
Amen.
Prayer #3:
Holy Spirit of light and love,
you are the substantial love of
the Father and the Son; hear my prayer.
Bounteous bestower of most precious gifts,
grant me a strong and living faith
which makes me accept all revealed truths
and shape my conduct in accord with them.
Give me a most confident hope in all
divine promises which prompts me to
abandon myself unreservedly to
you and your guidance.
Infuse into me a love of perfect goodwill,
and act according to God's least desires.
Make me love not only my friends but
my enemies as well, in imitation of
Jesus Christ who through you offered himself
on the Cross for all people.
Holy Spirit, animate, inspire,
and guide me, and help me to be
always a true follower of you.
Amen.
Prayer #4:
Oh Holy Spirit,You are the
Third Person of the Blessed Trinity.
You are the Spirit of truth,
love and holiness, proceeding from
the Father and the Son, and
equal to Them in all things.
I adore You and love You
with all my heart.
Teach me to know and to seek God,
by whom and for whom I was created.
Fill my heart with a holy fear
and a great love for Him.
Give me compunction and patience,
and do not let me fall into sin.
Increase faith, hope and charity in me
and bring forth in me all the virtues proper
to my state of life.
Help me to grow in the four cardinal virtues,
Your seven gifts and Your twelve fruits.
Make me a faithful follower of Jesus,
an obedient child of the Church and
a help to my neighbor. Give me the grace
to keep the commandments and to receive
the sacraments worthily. Raise me to holiness
in the state of life to which You have called me,
and lead me through a happy death to everlasting life.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Grant me also, O Holy Spirit,
Giver of all good gifts,
the special favor for which I ask
{name special petition},
if it be for Your honor and glory
and for my well being.
Amen.
Prayer # 5:
Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart
with your holy gifts.
Let my weakness be penetrated
with your strength this very day
that I may fulfill the duties
of my state in life conscientiously,
that I may do what is right and just.
Let my charity be such as
to offend no one and hurt no one's feelings;
so generous as to pardon sincerely
any wrong done to me.
Assist me in all the trials of life,
enlighten me in my ignorance,
advise me in my doubts,
strenghten my weakness,
help me in all needs and embarrassment,
protect me in temptations and
console me in all afflictions.
Graciously hear me, O Holy Spirit,
and pour your light into my heart,
my soul and my mind.
Assist me to live a holy life and
to grow in goodness and grace.
Amen.
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