Pentecost Prayer

Waiting
for the promised Paraclete,
the apostles prayed ardently with Jesus’ Mother.

Then came the Pentecost day.
Flames of fire
descended upon them,
enlightening
and bringing them
apostolic fervor,
the courage of martyrs,
wisdom,
and the gift of tongues.

Come, Holy Spirit,
Comforter and Confirmer,
come down upon us.
We are waiting for you.
We are asking for you.
We are praying for you

Come and renew us,
come and revive our nation.

Bring us
all the graces we need,
that, united in love,
we may establish
God’s kingdom
in our fatherland.  Amen.

-Servant of God Adelė Dirsytė