Lord Jesus, as God’s Spirit came down and rested upon you,
\nMay the same Spirit rest on us,
\nBestowing his sevenfold gifts.
\nFirst, grant us the gift of understanding,
\nBy which your precepts may enlighten our minds.
\nSecond, grant us counsel, by which we may follow
\nin your footsteps on the path of righteousness.
\nThird, grant us courage,
\nby which we may ward off the enemy’s attacks.
\nFourth, grant us knowledge,
\nby which we can distinguish good from evil.
\nFifth, grant us piety,
\nby which we may acquire compassionate hearts.
\nSixth, grant us fear,
\nby which we may draw back from evil
\nand submit to what is good.
\nSeventh, grant us wisdom,
\nthat we may taste fully the life-giving sweetness of your love.<\/p>\n
–Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lord Jesus, as God’s Spirit came down and rested upon you, May the same Spirit rest on us, Bestowing his sevenfold gifts. First, grant us the gift of understanding, By which your precepts may enlighten our minds. Second, grant us…<\/span><\/p>\n