Prayers

The Father through the Holy Spirit has given life to the humanity of Christ his Son, and has made him a source of life for us; let us raise our voices in praise to the triune God: Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. …

Let us pray to Christ, the source of hope for all who know his name: Lord, have mercy. Christ, our frail humanity is prone to fall, — strengthen us through your help. Lord, have mercy. Left to itself, our nature is inclined to sin, — let your love always restore it to …

Let us pray to Christ, the light of the nations and the joy of every living creature: Give us light, peace and security, Lord. Brilliant Light, Word of the Father, you came to save all men, — lead the catechumens of your Church into your marvelous light. Give us light, peace …

Let us praise Christ who gives power and strength to his people, and let us entreat him with sincere hearts: Hear us, O Lord, and we shall praise you for ever. Christ, our strength, you called your faithful ones to your truth, — mercifully grant them faith and perseverance. Hear us, …

Let us praise Christ who gives power and strength to his people, and let us entreat him with sincere hearts: Hear us, O Lord, and we shall praise you for ever. Christ, our strength, you called your faithful ones to your truth, — mercifully grant them faith and perseverance. Hear us, …

Let us praise God our almighty Father, who wished that Mary, his Son’s mother, be celebrated by each generation. Now in need we ask: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us. O God, worker of miracles, you made the immaculate Virgin Mary share, body and soul, in your Son’s glory …

God the Father has gathered his Church in unity through Christ. With joy in our hearts let us ask him: Send your Holy Spirit into the Church. You desire the unity of all Christians through one baptism in the Spirit, — make all who believe one in heart and soul. Send …

When the days of Pentecost were complete, God sent the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. As we celebrate this great feast with joy and faith, let us cry out: Send forth your Spirit and make the whole world new. In the beginning you created heaven and earth, and in the …

Let us praise and thank the Father, who has poured out the grace of the Spirit on all peoples. Let us ask him for an ever greater share in his Spirit, saying: Lord, pour out the grace of the Holy Spirit throughout the world. Lord, you gave us your chosen …

Christ is God, blessed for ever. Let us ask him to send the Holy Spirit on all redeemed by his blood, as we say: Lord, look with favor on those you have redeemed. Send into the Church the Spirit of unity, — to remove all dissension, hatred and division. Lord, look …