Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit by Fr. John Hardon, S.J.

Come, Holy Spirit,
and from heaven direct on man
the rays of Your light.
Come, Father of the poor;
come, Giver of God’s gifts;
come, Light of men’s hearts.

Kindly Paraclete,
in Your gracious visits to man’s soul
You bring relief and consolation.
It is weary with toil, You bring it ease;
in the heat of temptation, Your grace cools it;
if sorrowful, Your words console it.

Light most blessed, shine on the hearts of Your
faithful – even into their darkest corners;
for without Your help there is nothing good in man,
and nothing is innocent.
Wash clean the injured soul.
Soften the hard of heart,
warm the cold of heart,
and direct the wayward.

Grant the seven holy gifts
to Your faithful,
for their trust is in You.
Grant reward for their virtue;
grant them death that ensures salvation;
grant them everlasting bliss. Amen