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Come, Holy Spirit (Veni Sancte Spiritus)
The classic invocation of the Holy Spirit, used at Pentecost and before any work requiring discernment — councils, conclaves, examinations, the start of a school year.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit
did instruct the hearts of the faithful,
grant that by the same Holy Spirit
we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Roman Missal, Pentecost
About the prayer
The versicle and collect date from the medieval Roman liturgy. Catholics traditionally pray it before study, meetings, or any decision that matters.
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