Come Holy Spirit

There is a beautiful hymn from the 13th century, written by Pope Innocent III  or the Archbishop of Canterbury, and is often sung in Latin in Gregorian chant in the Mass of Pentecost – Veni Sancte Spiritus, Come Holy Spirit, also known as the Golden Sequence. I share this hymn with you today as we celebrate the feast of the Holy Spirit, the descent of the Spirit on the Apostles

Holy Spirit, Lord of light, From Thy clear celestial height Thy pure beaming radiance give.

It’s a sincere prayer meant to enlighten all our work, our projects even our dreams.

You, of all consolers best, You, the soul’s delightsome Guest, Dost refreshing peace bestow.

A prayer of consolation and comfort, as we invite him to strengthen our souls.

You in toil are comfort sweet, Pleasant coolness in the heat, Solace in the midst of woe.

A prayer in the midst of tiredness, and a request for calm when facing struggles.

Light immortal, Light divine, Visit please these hearts of Yours, And our inmost being fill.

A prayer imploring a healing in our hearts,  and filling us with his graces.

Heal our wounds; our strength renew; On our dryness pour Thy dew; Wash the stains of guilt away.

A prayer to clean our hurts and strengthen our resolve, while asking to remove all stain of sin.

Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray.

A prayer to create an atmosphere of welcome and acceptance, and to keep us focused on following the Lord.

You, on those who evermore, Thee confess and Thee adore, In Your sevenfold gifts descend:

A prayer for those who ask forgiveness, and are respectful, to receive the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit

Give them comfort when they die, Give them life with Thee on high; Give them joys that never end. Amen Hallelujah.

A final prayer invoking joy that will stay with us forever, giving us comfort when we die.