The Holy Spirit

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Receive the Holy Spirit.
Jesus; John 20:22
 


Holy Spirit, you are the reward of the saints,
the comforter of souls, light in the darkness, riches to the poor;
you are the one in whom all treasures are contained.

 
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, 16th century

 
 
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The spirit of truth; you know him,
for he dwells with you,
and will be in you.
Jesus; John 14:17
 


The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

 
 
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I will put my Spirit within you.
Ezekial 36:27
 


Through his Spirit, God reveals his wisdom
in the plan he has preordained for our glory.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

 
 
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The heavens were opened
and he saw the Spirit of God descending
like a dove.
Matthew 3:16
 


Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit
you guide your pilgrim Church today
as it journeys along the paths of time
to the eternal joy of your kingdom
through Christ our Lord.

 
Eucharistic Prayer, Roman Liturgy

 
 
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Lord, let your good spirit guide us
in ways that are level and smooth.
Psalm 143:10
 


Through the Holy Spirit
we can become full of all manner of blessings
in this world and in the world to come.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

 
 
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Let us then cast off the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12
 


Descend Holy Spirit of Life,
descend into the dark,
that the light may shine in the darkness.

 
Caryll Houselander, 20th century

 
 
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Lord, you send forth your spirit
and renew the face of the earth.
Psalm 104:30
 


To the spirit,
all creatures turn in their need for sanctification;
all things seek him according to their ability.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

 
 
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God saved us...
by the washing of regeneration and renewal
in the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5
 


The Spirit accomplished the Father’s will
in men who had grown old in sin,
and gave them new life in Christ.

 
St. Irenaeus, 2nd century

 

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