Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Breathe in me O Holy Spirit,

that my thoughts may all be holy.

Act in me O Holy Spirit, 

that my work, too, may be holy.

Draw my heart O Holy Spirit,

that I love but what is holy.

Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, 

to defend all that is holy.

Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, 

that I always may be holy. Amen.

 

~ ~ ~ St. Augustine (Algeria/354-430)

Offertory Prayer for Pentecost Sunday

Lord,

on this Pentecost Sunday,

      we celebrate the Gift of Your Spirit.

Immerse us once again in Your River of Living Water.

Like a Might Wind, blow afresh in our lives.

Send the Fire of Your Holy Spirit

      and rekindle our zeal for You.

Now as we bring our gifts and offerings,

      may we always be reminded to offer to You

           the first and finest,

           the choicest things of our lives

           and not merely the leftovers.

Receive, bless, and multiple our gifts

      that others here and abroad

           may hear of Your great love.

We ask this in the name of Jesus,

      our Baptizer in the Holy Spirit. Amen