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

 
St. Gregory the Great, 4th century

The all merciful God
never abandons any of us while we remain in this life,
but often visits with some inspiration
by which we finds ourseves aided.

 
St. Catherine of Genoa, 15th century

The power of the Spirit fills the whole universe,
but he gives himself only to those who are worthy,
acting in each according to the measure of his faith.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

May the Lord purify our hearts.
May the Holy Spirit burn away all that is of self,
all that stands in the way of loving God and neighbor.

 
Servant of God, Catherine de Hueck Doherty, 20th century

The Holy Spirit came
so that the human race should no longer live a brutal,
but an angelic and divine life.

 
St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 17th century

There is no greater gift of God than the Holy Spirit.
There is no gift of God more excellent than this.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

If our petition is to reach heaven,
it must be accompanied by strong desires.
Such was the prayer of the holy disciples
as they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit.

 
Ven. Louis of Granada, 16th century

The Holy Spirit gives wisdom against folly,
understanding against dullness, counsel against rashness,
fortitude against fears, knowledge against ignorance,
piety against hardness of heart.

 
St. Gregory the Great, 6th century