Most Holy Spirit,
the Paraclete, Father of the poor,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Light of hearts, Sanctifier of souls;
behold me prostrate in Thy presence.
I adore Thee with profoundest homage:
I bless Thee a thousand times
and with the Seraphim who stand before Thy throne,
I also say: “Holy, holy, holy.”
I firmly believe that Thou art eternal,
consubstantial with the Father and the Divine Son.
I hope in Thy goodness
that Thou wilt deign to save and sanctify my soul.
–Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)