Holy Mary, Mother of the Church,

you were gathered with the disciples in the Upper Room

when the Holy Spirit came in wind and fire.

              Stay with us now as we await that same Spirit.

Pray for us, Mother,

that our hearts may be open,

            our faith renewed,  and our lives set          aflame with the love of your Son.

Intercede for our parish,

that the gifts of the Spirit—

wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude,

knowledge, piety, and holy fear—  may take root in us and bear lasting fruit.

Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit,

guide us to listen, to trust, and to follow

where God is leading.

May Pentecost awaken in us

a deeper conversion of heart  and a joyful desire to serve.

                                                   Amen.