Tis_Bearself
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Saying the Veni Creator would seem to be one way.
What are your thoughts and suggestions?
What are your thoughts and suggestions?
Ideas for Praying to the Holy Spirit Without Being a Charismatic
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MNathaniel
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Is there a nuance or background to the question that I’m not understanding? For example, why wouldn’t one just address their prayer: “Holy Spirit…” if one wants to pray to the Holy Spirit?
Is that the approach that’s considered “charismatic”?
Is that the approach that’s considered “charismatic”?
Tis_Bearself
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Thank you, that would be helpful.
Tis_Bearself
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I don’t mean to cast aspersions on charismatics, but that’s not my personal style, and it often seems that apart from the Veni Creator in all its various forms, and the reading of gospels about/ meditation on the mystery of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit seems to be largely overlooked in prayer. There are dozens of prayers to/ focusing on God the Father and God the Son, relatively few focusing on God the Holy Spirit outside the charismatic context.
And yes, of course one can pray in one’s own words to any person of the Trinity. I’m just looking for other ideas for prayer forms. I find prayer forms helpful in that they often provide some theological insight or move me out of my comfort zone in a way that praying in my own words doesn’t. Also, quite often I am too tired or frazzled to come up with my own prayer, but I still want to talk to God.
A priest in his homily earlier this week told us we should be calling on the Holy Spirit so that’s what made me think about how I might do a little more of that.
And yes, of course one can pray in one’s own words to any person of the Trinity. I’m just looking for other ideas for prayer forms. I find prayer forms helpful in that they often provide some theological insight or move me out of my comfort zone in a way that praying in my own words doesn’t. Also, quite often I am too tired or frazzled to come up with my own prayer, but I still want to talk to God.
A priest in his homily earlier this week told us we should be calling on the Holy Spirit so that’s what made me think about how I might do a little more of that.
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Peonies
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The back of Fr. Paul O’Sullivan’s book, The Holy Ghost Our Greatest Friend has an appendix of beautiful prayers to the Holy Spirit. The Litany to the Holy Spirit is especially beautiful. I will reply again to type out some of the prayers for you when my daughter is napping.
They are wonderful prayers!
They are wonderful prayers!
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MNathaniel
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Gotcha. I might be a little naturally charismatic then, I guess. Haha. Or at least, I’ve adopted the habit of spontaneous prayer to the Holy Spirit that’s similar to how I pray to the Father and the Son.
I’ll keep an eye on this thread out of interest for what more formal prayers to the Holy Spirit might be.
I’ll keep an eye on this thread out of interest for what more formal prayers to the Holy Spirit might be.
Tis_Bearself
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Thank you. I like Fr O’Sullivan’s little books a lot but I’ve never seen that one you mention. I will check to see if it’s online as well.
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Tis_Bearself
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Did you grow up in a tradition of spontaneous prayer? If so, you’re likely just used to it. I will often make a little spontaneous prayer while rushing about, but when I sit down to have “prayer time” I usually have more of a structured plan, like going to the gym one would have an exercise plan for how much of each activity.
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MNathaniel
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I think perhaps it’s related to not growing up in a religious family at all? The only prayers were very occasional grace said at table. My family were loosely-affiliated non-practicing Protestants.
So from a young age as I began – then continued – my journey with God, the only way I knew how to talk to Him was to just, well, talk to him. So it was always in my own words.
I do hear what you’re saying though, about how formally written-down prayers can contain theological insight and move us forward in ways we might not have moved ourselves.
So from a young age as I began – then continued – my journey with God, the only way I knew how to talk to Him was to just, well, talk to him. So it was always in my own words.
I do hear what you’re saying though, about how formally written-down prayers can contain theological insight and move us forward in ways we might not have moved ourselves.
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MNathaniel
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Haha could we find a new, modernist word for it?
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MNathaniel
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It’s also a word I probably won’t use in public. Haha. But thank you for the education, I appreciate that it’s technically a real term!
I’ll just jazz up my spiritual bouquet with the same roses by a slightly different name
I’ll just jazz up my spiritual bouquet with the same roses by a slightly different name
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Dovekin
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Veni Sancte Spirtus, the Pentecost sequence, can also be used as a prayer to the Spirit.
I sometimes pray the Litany of the Holy Spirit. I know it in French, I’ll see if I can find it in English 
ETA : Not quite the same, but close enough:
ETA : Not quite the same, but close enough:
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Hi Tis, this one is one of my favorite prayers to Holy Spirit:
Come, holy Ghost, and bring from above
The splendor of thy light.
Come, father of the poor, come, giver of graces,
Come, light of our hearts.
Best of consolers, sweet guest of the soul,
And comfort of the weary.
Thou rest in labor, relief in burning toil,
Consoling us in sorrow.
O blessed light, fill the innermost hearts
Of those who trust in thee.
Without thy indwelling there is nothing in man,24
And nothing free of sin.
Cleanse what is sordid, give water in dryness,
And heal the bleeding wounds.
Bend what is proud, make warm what is cold,
Bring back the wayward soul.
Give to the faithful who trustingly beg thee
Thy seven holy gifts.
Grant virtue’s reward, salvation in death,
And everlasting joy. Amen. Alleluia.
Holy Spirit is God and He is also our advocate so I ask Him for intercession too or to pray instead of me when I am out of words. He knows my needs better than I do.
Come, holy Ghost, and bring from above
The splendor of thy light.
Come, father of the poor, come, giver of graces,
Come, light of our hearts.
Best of consolers, sweet guest of the soul,
And comfort of the weary.
Thou rest in labor, relief in burning toil,
Consoling us in sorrow.
O blessed light, fill the innermost hearts
Of those who trust in thee.
Without thy indwelling there is nothing in man,24
And nothing free of sin.
Cleanse what is sordid, give water in dryness,
And heal the bleeding wounds.
Bend what is proud, make warm what is cold,
Bring back the wayward soul.
Give to the faithful who trustingly beg thee
Thy seven holy gifts.
Grant virtue’s reward, salvation in death,
And everlasting joy. Amen. Alleluia.
When I pray to Holy Spirit I mix written prayers by others (like Veni Creator or Veni Sancte Spiritus) and my own words, usually talking to Him like to Jesus or God Father, or saints.
Holy Spirit is God and He is also our advocate so I ask Him for intercession too or to pray instead of me when I am out of words. He knows my needs better than I do.
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goodguy2342
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Hard to believe, but I am in the process if discerning the holy spirit. I believe in prayer he comes to me as I have had the symptoms manifest of chattering etc.
As it has matured, I ask questions and receive yes/no answers via spontaneous affimative nods.
Still trying to discern. My spiritual director told me to continue in it.
As it has matured, I ask questions and receive yes/no answers via spontaneous affimative nods.
Still trying to discern. My spiritual director told me to continue in it.
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humilityseeker
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The Chaplet to the Holy Spirit, written
in the late 1800’s and approved by Pope Leo XIII is a popular chaplet.
There is a Novena traditionally prayed as an Easter Novena. The Novena link
This from Pope Leo XIII.
http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-x..._l-xiii_enc_09051897_divinum-illud-munus.html
“How He should be invoked is clearly taught by the Church, who addresses Him in humble supplication, calling upon Him by the sweetest of names: “Come, Father of the poor! Come, Giver of gifts! Come, Light of our hearts! O, best of Consolers, sweet Guest of the soul, our refreshment!” (Hymn, Veni Sancte Spiritus).”
The hymn Veni Sanctus Spiritus has already been mentioned. It is a lovely hymn.
Numerous chant links to this hymn exist on youtube, this is a good link to the hymn chanted, Veni Sancte Spiritus can also be a vocal spoken prayer.
in the late 1800’s and approved by Pope Leo XIII is a popular chaplet.
There is a Novena traditionally prayed as an Easter Novena. The Novena link
This from Pope Leo XIII.
http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-x..._l-xiii_enc_09051897_divinum-illud-munus.html
“How He should be invoked is clearly taught by the Church, who addresses Him in humble supplication, calling upon Him by the sweetest of names: “Come, Father of the poor! Come, Giver of gifts! Come, Light of our hearts! O, best of Consolers, sweet Guest of the soul, our refreshment!” (Hymn, Veni Sancte Spiritus).”
The hymn Veni Sanctus Spiritus has already been mentioned. It is a lovely hymn.
Numerous chant links to this hymn exist on youtube, this is a good link to the hymn chanted, Veni Sancte Spiritus can also be a vocal spoken prayer.
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Dorothy
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Prayers of aspirations!
“Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and enkindle them in the fire of Your Love.”
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Dovekin
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A novena to the Holy Spirit is a traditional devotion, covering the nine days from the Ascension to Pentecost when the disciples prayed together.
This year, I found a nice collection of prayers for this novena at
The emphasis is on the healing power of the Spirit.
This year, I found a nice collection of prayers for this novena at
The emphasis is on the healing power of the Spirit.
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Peonies
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Here are just a handful of the prayers from the appendix to The Holy Ghost Our Greatest Friend by Fr. Paul O’Sullivan.
Litany of the Holy Ghost
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Father all powerful,
have mercy on us
Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world, save us.
Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless life of both, sanctify us.
Holy Trinity, hear us
Holy Ghost, Who proceedest from the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.
Holy Ghost, Who art equal to the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.
Promise of God the Father, have mercy on us.
Ray of heavenly light, have mercy on us
Author of all good, have mercy on us
Source of heavenly water, have mercy on us
Consuming fire, have mercy on us
Ardent charity, have mercy on us
Spiritual unction, have mercy on us
Spirit of love and truth, have mercy on us
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, have mercy on us
Spirit of counsel and fortitude, have mercy on us
Spirit of knowledge and piety, have mercy on us
Spirit of the fear of the Lord, have mercy on us
Spirit of grace and prayer, have mercy on us
Spirit of peace and meekness, have mercy on us
Spirit of modesty and innocence, have mercy on us
Holy Ghost, the Comforter, have mercy on us
Holy Ghost, the Sanctifier, have mercy on us
Holy Ghost, Who governest the Church, have mercy on us
Gift of God, the Most High, have mercy on us
Spirit Who fillest the universe, have mercy on us
Spirit of the adoption of the children of God, have mercy on us
Holy Ghost, inspire us with horror of sin.
Holy Ghost, come and renew the face of the earth.
Holy Ghost, shed Thy light in our souls.
Holy Ghost, engrave Thy law in our hearts
Holy Ghost, inflame us with the flame of Thy love.
Holy Ghost, open to us the treasures of Thy graces
Holy Ghost, teach us to pray well.
Holy Ghost, enlighten us with Thy heavenly inspirations.
Holy Ghost, lead us in the way of salvation
Holy Ghost, grant us the only necessary knowledge.
Holy Ghost, inspire in us the practice of good.
Holy Ghost, grant us the merits of all virtues.
Holy Ghost, make us persevere in justice.
Holy Ghost, be Thou our everlasting reward.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Send us Thy Holy Ghost.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.
V. Come, Holy Ghost! Fill the hearts of Thy faithful,
R. And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
Let Us Pray
Grant, O merciful Father, that Thy Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame and
purify us, that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew and make us
fruitful in good works, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with
Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, liveth and reigneth forever and
ever. R. Amen.
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Litany of the Holy Ghost
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Father all powerful,
have mercy on us
Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world, save us.
Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless life of both, sanctify us.
Holy Trinity, hear us
Holy Ghost, Who proceedest from the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.
Holy Ghost, Who art equal to the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.
Promise of God the Father, have mercy on us.
Ray of heavenly light, have mercy on us
Author of all good, have mercy on us
Source of heavenly water, have mercy on us
Consuming fire, have mercy on us
Ardent charity, have mercy on us
Spiritual unction, have mercy on us
Spirit of love and truth, have mercy on us
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, have mercy on us
Spirit of counsel and fortitude, have mercy on us
Spirit of knowledge and piety, have mercy on us
Spirit of the fear of the Lord, have mercy on us
Spirit of grace and prayer, have mercy on us
Spirit of peace and meekness, have mercy on us
Spirit of modesty and innocence, have mercy on us
Holy Ghost, the Comforter, have mercy on us
Holy Ghost, the Sanctifier, have mercy on us
Holy Ghost, Who governest the Church, have mercy on us
Gift of God, the Most High, have mercy on us
Spirit Who fillest the universe, have mercy on us
Spirit of the adoption of the children of God, have mercy on us
Holy Ghost, inspire us with horror of sin.
Holy Ghost, come and renew the face of the earth.
Holy Ghost, shed Thy light in our souls.
Holy Ghost, engrave Thy law in our hearts
Holy Ghost, inflame us with the flame of Thy love.
Holy Ghost, open to us the treasures of Thy graces
Holy Ghost, teach us to pray well.
Holy Ghost, enlighten us with Thy heavenly inspirations.
Holy Ghost, lead us in the way of salvation
Holy Ghost, grant us the only necessary knowledge.
Holy Ghost, inspire in us the practice of good.
Holy Ghost, grant us the merits of all virtues.
Holy Ghost, make us persevere in justice.
Holy Ghost, be Thou our everlasting reward.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Send us Thy Holy Ghost.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.
V. Come, Holy Ghost! Fill the hearts of Thy faithful,
R. And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
Let Us Pray
Grant, O merciful Father, that Thy Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame and
purify us, that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew and make us
fruitful in good works, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with
Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, liveth and reigneth forever and
ever. R. Amen.
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