One of the challenges of the Christian life is relating to Father, Son and Holy Spirit in prayer and deed. Granted that each of us may have a preference in prayer, but still, we are baptized into a relationship with the Trinity. And now, the time between the Ascension and Pentecost, is our opportunity to cry out the the Spirit.
We are doing just that as we grapple with the loss of a friend in ministry, Lee Nagel. “What are you doing, God? Aren’t you the paraclete, who stands by our side? Weren’t you by Lee’s side? Come and grant each of us your understanding, your wisdom. Hover over us all with your gentle breath of life.”
Come, Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life.
Come, Spirit of Truth and Hope. Come, Consoler Spirit, be my Help.
Come, Holy Spirit, Living Water. You are the Spirit of Christ.
Come, Holy Spirit, Giver of Gifts, anoint us.
Come, Holy Spirit, Blessed Light and Living Flame of Love.
Come, Holy Spirit, Soul of the Church, Seat of Wisdom.
Come, Holy Spirit, Sanctifier and Breath of God.
Come, Holy Spirit. Come Paraclete. Make the world your temple.
PS. Here is a video prayer to the Holy Spirit.