Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, known in Latin as Veni Sancte Spiritus, is a prayer inviting the Spirit to fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle in them the fire of God's love. It is prayed before important decisions, study, and worship, and especially around the feast of Pentecost. Christians have long turned to it to ask for guidance, renewal, and grace.

• Also known as: Veni Sancte Spiritus
• Role: Prayer to the Holy Spirit

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