Prayers to the Holy Spirit

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit,

that my thoughts may all be holy.

Act in me, O Holy Spirit,

that my work, too, may be holy.

Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit,

that I love but what is holy.

Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit,

to defend all that is holy.

Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit,

that I always may be holy. Amen.

St Augustine

Fire blessing

May the fire be in your thoughts,
Making them good and just,
May it protect you from all harm.

May the fire be in your eyes,
May it open your eyes to see what is good in life,
May it protect you from speaking against another.

May the fire be in your ears,
We pray that you may hear with deep listening,
So that you may hear the flow of water
And of all Creation and the Dreaming.

May you be protected from gossip
And from those things that harm and break down your family.

May the fire be in your arms and hands,
So that you may be of service and build up love.
May the fire protect you from all violence.

May the fire be in your whole being,
In your legs and feet,
Enabling you to walk the earth with respect and care,
So that you may journey in ways of goodness and trust
And be protected from walking away from what is true.