A Prayer

of Bernard of Clairvaux

(Occasionally, I like to share a prayer I’ve read and found meaningful)

Come, Holy Spirit, and bring from heaven a ray of your light! Come, you Father of the poor, you giver of gifts, you light of the world, the blessed comforter, the dear guest of the soul, and its sweetest refreshment; you, our repose in labor, our coolness in heat, our comfort in affliction! O, most blessed Spirit, fill full the hearts of your faithful people! Without your influence there is nothing in man which is not weakness and guilt. O, cleanse that which is sordid; water that which is dried up; heal that which is wounded; bend that which is stubborn; cherish in your bosom that which is cold; guide that which is wandering; and grant unto your servants, putting their trust in you, the merit of your righteousness; grant them final salvation; grant them everlasting joy! O Lord, hear out prayer, and let our cry come unto you.

Amen.