The Holy Spirit

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  Word of God  
 
Receive the Holy Spirit.
Jesus; John 20:22
 


The Spirit comes gently
and makes himself known by his fragrance.
He is not felt as a burden, for he is light, very light.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalemt, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Send forth your spirit, O Lord.
Psalm 104:30
 


Like sunshine that filters through the whole atmosphere,
yet is enjoyed by each person as though for him alone;
so the Holy Spirit pours forth his grace in full measure
sufficient for all, yet present as though exclusively
to everyone who is willing to welcome him.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Spirit dwells with you.
Jesus; John 14:17
 


The Spirit
is always speaking to us deep in our hearts,
if only we listen.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Receive the Holy Spirit.
Jesus; John 20:22
 


The kiss of God is the gift of the spirit.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lord,
let your good spirit lead me and guide me.
Psalm 143:10
 


Desire to have, above all else,
the Spirit of the Lord
and the Spirit’s holy manner of working.

 
St. Clare of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
You are God’s temple.
1 Corinthians 3:16
 


Those whose hearts are pure
are the temples of the Holy Spirit.

 
St. Lucy, 3rd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Father
will give you another Counselor
to be with you forever.
Jesus, John 14:16
 


Father, in the name of Jesus, give us the Spirit.

 
St. Peter Faber, 16 century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I will pray the Father,
and he will give you another Counselor.
Jesus; John 14:16
 


The Spirit comes gently
and makes himself known by his fragrance.
He is not felt as a burden, for he is light, very light.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalemt, 4th century

 

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