Come Holy Spirit
The Come Holy Spirit prayer with a Catholic reflection on wisdom, purity of heart, and readiness to follow God.
Catholics often pray Come Holy Spirit before study, discernment, conversation, teaching, or any moment that needs light and grace. It is simple enough for daily use and deep enough for serious spiritual work.
Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of thy faithful,
and kindle in them the fire of thy love.
Send forth thy Spirit and they shall be created.
And thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise
and ever to rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Reflection
This prayer is especially useful when a Catholic wants more than mere cleverness. It asks for wisdom shaped by grace, not only quick answers or natural confidence.