The Apostles bestowing the Holy Spirit

At Nones V. O God, make speed to save me. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Hymn Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come From thy bright heav'nly throne; Come, take possession of our souls, And make them all thine own. Thou who art called the Paraclete, Best gift of God above, The living spring, the living fire, Sweet unction and true love. Thou who art sevenfold in thy grace, Finger of God's right hand; His promise, teaching little ones To speak and understand. O guide our minds with thy blest light, With love our hearts inflame; And with thy strength, which ne'er decays, Confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe; True peace unto us bring; And through all perils lead us safe Beneath thy sacred wing. Through thee may we the Father know, Through thee th'eternal Son, And thee the Spirit of them both, Thrice-blessed three in One. To God the Father, God the Son And God the Spirit, praise be done; And Christ the Lord upon us pour The Spirit's gift forever more. Amen.

Ant. Increase in us. Ps. 87 On the holy mountain stands the city he has founded; the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of our God. I count Egypt and Babylon among those who know me; behold Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia: in Zion were they born. Of Zion it shall be said, "Everyone was born in her, and the Most High himself shall sustain her." The LORD will record as he enrolls the peoples, "These also were born there." The singers and the dancers will say, "All my fresh springs are in you." Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Ant. Increase in us, Lord, your faith and the light of the Holy Spirit forever. Alleluia.

Chapter There appeared to the apostles divided tongues as of fire and The Holy Spirit sat upon every one of them. Thanks be to God. R. Holy Spirit, the lover of wisdom shall always ponder you; V. Apply your merciful balm to our thoughts to`always ponder you. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Holy Spirit, the lover of wisdom shall ponder you always.

V. Send forth your spirit and they shall be created; R. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray: Almighty and eternal God, deign to hear your unworthy servants; mercifully infuse our hearts through the united grace of your Son and Holy Spirit may be instructed against all evil living and assist us to abide in your praises forever; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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