opening prayer
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Come Holy Spirit fill the Hearts of your faithful and enkindle in us the fire of your loveSend forth your Spirit and we shall be created
OPENING PRAYER:
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Christ Jesus,before ascending into heaven,You promised to send the Holy Spiritto Your apostles and disciples.Grant that the same Spiritmay perfect in our lives the work of Your grace and love.
Grant us the Spirit of Fear of The Lordthat we may be filled with a loving reverence toward You.
The Spirit of Pietythat we may find peace and fulfilmentin the service of God while serving others;
The Spirit of Fortitudethat we may bear our cross with Youand, with courage, overcome the obstaclesthat interfere with our salvation;
The Spirit of Knowledgethat we may know You and know ourselvesand grow in holiness;
The Spirit of Understandingto enlighten our mindswith the light of Your truth;
The Spirit of Counselthat we may choose the surest way of doing Your will,seeking first the Kingdom;
Grant us the Spirit of Wisdomthat we may aspire to the things that last forever;
Teach us to be Your faithful disciplesand animate us in every way with Your Spirit.
Amen.