Litany of the Holy Spirit

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.God, the Father of heaven – have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world – have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit – have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, one God – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, Third Person of the Most Holy Trinity – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, who proceed from the Father and the Son – have mercy on us.

Holy Spirit, who at the beginning of the creation of the world hovered over the waters – have mercy on us.

Holy Spirit, who in the form of a dove appeared over Christ in the waters of the Jordan – have mercy on us.

Holy Spirit, who came down upon the Apostles in the form of tongues of fire – have mercy on us.

Holy Spirit, who filled the hearts of the Lord's disciples with the fire of zeal – have mercy on us.

Holy Spirit, who gave us new birth in the water of holy Baptism – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, who strengthened us in the Sacrament of Confirmation – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, through whom God makes us His children – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, who pour divine love into our hearts – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, who teach us true piety – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, source of joy – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, guardian of our consciences – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, present in us by Your grace – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, giver of wisdom and understanding – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, giver of counsel and fortitude – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, giver of knowledge and piety – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, giver of the fear of the Lord – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, giver of faith, hope and charity – have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, inspirer of the contrition and sorrow of the elect – have mercy on us.Be merciful to us – spare us, O Holy Spirit.Be merciful to us – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.Be merciful to us – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.From doubt in the saving work of grace – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.From rebellion against Christian truth – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.From hardness of heart toward our neighbors – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.From obstinacy in sin – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.From neglect of penance – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.From all evil and impure deeds and thoughts – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.From a sudden and unexpected death – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.From eternal damnation – deliver us, O Holy Spirit.We sinners beseech You, graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.

That You would deign to rule and preserve Your holy Church – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.

That You would deign to strengthen us in the Catholic faith – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.

That You would deign to grant us perseverance and fortitude – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.

That You would deign to inspire our minds with a longing to possess heaven – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.

That You would deign to prepare in us a worthy dwelling for Yourself – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.

That You would deign to console us in our sufferings – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.That You would deign to confirm us in Your grace – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.That You would deign to lead us all to salvation – graciously hear us, O Holy Spirit.Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world – spare us, O Lord.Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world – graciously hear us, O Lord.Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world – have mercy on us.A clean heart create for me, God.Renew within me a steadfast spirit.

Let us pray. Holy Spirit, who gathered all nations in the unity of faith, come and fill the hearts of Your servants with Your grace, kindle in us the fire of Your love, and protect us from all evil. Amen.