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Litany of the Holy Spirit

This litany reminds us of the many attributes of the Holy Spirit (including the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit), while asking for His guidance and grace as we struggle to grow in our spiritual life.

Litany of the Holy Spirit

Litany of the Holy Spirit

Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us. 

Lord, 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 Spirit, Who proceedest from the Father and the Son, 

  enter our hearts.
Holy Spirit, Who art equal to the Father and the Son, 

  enter our hearts.


Promise of God the Father, have mercy on us (repeat after each).
Ray of heavenly light,
Author of all good,
Source of heavenly water,
Consuming Fire,
Ardent Charity,
Spiritual Unction,
Spirit of love and truth,
Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
Spirit of counsel and fortitude,
Spirit of knowledge and piety,
Spirit of the fear of the Lord,
Spirit of grace and prayer,
Spirit of peace and meekness,
Spirit of modesty and innocence,
Holy Spirit, the Comforter,
Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier,
Holy Spirit, Who governest the Church,
Gift of God the Most High,
Spirit Who fillest the universe,

Spirit of the adoption of the children of God, 


Holy Spirit, inspire us with horror of sin.
 Holy Spirit, come and renew the face of the earth.


Holy Spirit, shed Thy Light into our souls.
 Holy Spirit, engrave Thy law in our hearts.


Holy Spirit, inflame us with the flame of Thy love.
 Holy Spirit, open to us the treasures of Thy graces.


Holy Spirit, teach us to pray well.
 Holy Spirit, enlighten us with Thy heavenly inspirations.


Holy Spirit, lead us in the way of salvation.
 Holy Spirit, grant us the only necessary knowledge.


Holy Spirit, inspire in us the practice of good.
 Holy Spirit, grant us the merits of all virtues.


Holy Spirit, make us persevere in justice.
 Holy Spirit, be our everlasting reward.


Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, 

  send us your Holy Spirit.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, 

  pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Spirit.


Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, 

  grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.
Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of your faithful, 

  and enkindle in them the fire of your love.


Let us pray.
Grant, O merciful Father, that your 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, your Son, Who is with you, in the unity of the same Spirit, lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.


Richert, Scott P. "The Litany of the Holy Spirit." Learn Religions, Aug. 25, 2020, learnreligions.com/the-litany-of-the-holy-spirit-542664.

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