Holy Spirit, life of creation,

you moved on the face of the waters,

and creatures that were not came to be.

We thank and praise you, Spirit of life.

Holy Spirit, courage of the prophets, 

you surged in the hearts of your servants,

and they were inflamed with a message

of justice and mercy.

We thank and trust you, Spirit of courage.

Holy Spirit, fire of Jesus,

you came upon him like a dove,

and through his words and deeds the land was filled

with the glory of the Lord.

We thank and adore you, Spirit of Christ.

Holy Spirit, joy of the Church,

you created a new people

and gave them the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

We thank and worship you, Spirit of joy.

Holy Spirit, bestower of gifts and graces,

you bring forth unexpected and unimaginable skills,

to effect dreams and visions

of a world and people

in harmony with you and all

We thank and serve you, Spirit of Community

Holy Spirit, companion and comforter,

you are within each of us,

offering prayer

we are unable to utter ourselves

to help us in every situation life brings us,

We thank and listen to you, Spirit of God

Lord hear us, LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER,   AMEN