“Remember your daily prayers to the Holy Spirit for His gifts and fruits; pray especially for the gifts of wisdom and fortitude.” 

Fr. Judge, 1911

 

Prayer for Gifts of the Holy Spirit

(We ask for the gifts not only for ourselves, but for all humanity)

 

(breathe deeply)

 

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful and enkindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.      (breathe deeply)

 

Come, Spirit of Wisdom, help us to make good decisions that are just and in accord with your holy will.   (breathe deeply)

 

Come, Spirit of Understanding, enlighten us to see all things clearly with the vision of Jesus, the light of the world and the light of our lives.

(breathe deeply)

 

Come, Spirit of Counsel, guide us each day that we may do all things well and out of love for You.         (breathe deeply)

 

Come, Spirit of Fortitude, give us your strength and make us courageous that your power may work in our weakness.   (breathe deeply)

 

Come, Spirit of Knowledge, grant us an intimate knowledge our Lord, Jesus Christ, that he may live in us and we may live in him.

(breathe deeply)

 

Come, Spirit of Piety, fill us with gratitude and charity that we may work for justice, love with mercy and walk in humility before You.

(breathe deeply)

 

Come, Spirit of Fear of the Lord, strengthen us to resist temptation, to reject what is wrong, and to strive to please You before pleasing others)

(breathe deeply)

 

Come, Holy Spirit, transform us in the image of Jesus. Help us to die daily to ourselves that we might say: “I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me.” (breathe deeply) Amen.