The Litany of the Holy Spirit invokes the third Person of the Blessed Trinity under his many titles, asking him to enlighten, inflame, and sanctify our hearts. It is a beautiful prayer for the days before Pentecost, for Confirmation, and whenever we seek the gifts and guidance of the Spirit.
Litany of the Holy Spirit
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Father all-powerful, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world, save us.
Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless life of both, sanctify us.
Holy Trinity, hear us.
Holy Spirit, who proceed from the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.
Promise of God the Father, have mercy on us.
Ray of heavenly light, have mercy on us.
Author of all good, have mercy on us.
Source of heavenly water, have mercy on us.
Consuming fire, have mercy on us.
Ardent charity, have mercy on us.
Spirit of love and truth, have mercy on us.
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, have mercy on us.
Spirit of counsel and fortitude, have mercy on us.
Spirit of knowledge and piety, have mercy on us.
Spirit of the fear of the Lord, have mercy on us.
Spirit of grace and prayer, have mercy on us.
Spirit of peace and meekness, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, the Comforter, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, who govern the Church, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, inspire us with horror of sin. Holy Spirit, come and renew the face of the earth. Holy Spirit, shed your light in our souls. Holy Spirit, engrave your law in our hearts. Holy Spirit, inflame us with the fire of your love. Holy Spirit, open to us the treasures of your graces. Holy Spirit, teach us to pray well. Holy Spirit, lead us in the way of salvation. Holy Spirit, be our everlasting reward.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, send us your Holy Spirit.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.
V. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
R. And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Let us pray. Grant, O merciful Father, that your Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame, and purify us, that he may penetrate us with his heavenly dew and make us fruitful in good works, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
About This Litany
This traditional litany addresses the Holy Spirit under titles drawn from Scripture and the Church’s tradition — light, fire, charity, and the seven gifts. It expresses the heart of the ancient prayer “Come, Holy Spirit,” asking the Spirit to renew and sanctify us.
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Sources: Text follows the traditional Litany of the Holy Spirit as published by EWTN and Catholic devotional sources.