Prayers of Faith

Antony of Padua 1195 - 1231

"It is useless for a man to flaunt his knowledge of the law
if he undermines its teaching by his actions."

Prayer for God's Spirit

O God, send forth your Holy Spirit

into my heart that I may perceive,

into my mind that I may remember, and

into my soul that I may meditate.

Inspire me to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy.

Teach, guide and direct my thoughts and senses from beginning to end.

May your grace ever help and correct me,

and may I be strengthened now with wisdom from on high,

for the sake of your infinite mercy.

O God, who by your Holy Spirit gives a love of the Holy Scriptures,

and the gift of expounding them with learning and eloquence,

so that your people might be established in sound doctrine and

encouraged in the way of righteousness.

Grant us always an abundance of such preachers,

to the glory of your Name and the benefit of your Church;

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.