Come, Holy Spirit, as you descended upon Mary,
that the Word might become flesh,
work in us through grace as you worked in her
through nature and grace.

 
St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, 16th century

The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector,
to save, to heal, to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to console.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

The Holy Spirit rests on the soul of the righteous
just like the dove in her nest,
he hatches good desires in a pure soul,
as the dove hatches her young.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

The Holy Spirit apportions grace to each person as he wills.
Although the Spirit never changes, the effects of his action,
by the will of God and in the name of Christ,
are both many and marvelous.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

The Holy Spirit longs to find the gates of our heart,
so that he may enter in and dwell there,
and sanctify it.

 
St. Ephraem, 4th century

Let us pray
that the Holy Spirit be ever at our side
and that he never abandon us.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

Lord, do not let my heart lean
either to the right or to the left,
but let your good spirit guide me along the straight path.

 
St. John Damascene, 8th century

These words…
summon us to ever deeper faith in God’s infinite power
to transform every human situation, to create life from death,
and to light up even the darkest night.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI