PRAYER to the Holy Spirit for Pentecost:


Come, Holy Spirit of God!
Calm our restless hearts with the peace
that you alone can give.
Soothe and comfort uswhen we are troubled in mind and hear
tand let serenity be your gift to us.
Grant us sound sleep and dreams
that lead to morning's dawn.
Mend the brokenness of our broken trust
and with your Spirit's strength
make firm our faith when we doubt.
Give us your wisdom and counsel
when we are confused and know not
where to turn.
When we stumble on the path of holiness,
let your fiery presence light our path.

Teach us to delight in your Word
and to hunger for its truth.
Give us joy in our sorrow
and gently wipe every tear from our eyes.
Come, Holy Spirit,fill the hearts of your people
and kindle in us the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created
and you shall renew the face of the earth...

Papal Prayer at the Ground Zero on April 20

This beautiful prayer was offered by Pope Benedict XVI at Ground Zero in New York City on Sunday, April 20, 2008.


O God of love, compassion,
and healing, look on us,
people of many different faiths and traditions,
who gather today at this site,
the scene of incredible violence and pain.

We ask you in your goodness
to give eternal light and peace to all who died here—
the heroic first-responders:
our fire fighters, police officers, emergency service workers, and Port Authority personnel, along with all the innocent men and women
who were victims of this tragedy simply because their work or service brought them here on September 11, 2001.

We ask you,
in your compassion to bring healing to those who,
because of their presence here that day,
suffer from injuries and illness.

Heal, too, the pain of still-grieving families
and all who lost loved ones in this tragedy.
Give them strength to continue their lives
with courage and hope.

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