Be humble and obedient
and the Holy Spirit will teach you to pray.

 
St. Philip Neri, 16th century

The Spirit changes those in whom he comes to dwell.

 
St. Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century

As fresh breath is drawn in, so is the Holy Spirit,
who, with his might, cools the soul
from the power of sin.

 
St. Vincent Ferrer, 15th century

The Spirit comes to enlighten the mind, first,
of the one who receives him,
and then, through him, the minds of others as well.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

Through the Holy Spirit
we can become full of all manner of blessings
in this world and in that to come.

 
St. Gregory the Great, 4th century

The all merciful God
never abandons any of us while we remain in this life,
but often visits with some inspiration
by which we finds ourseves aided.

 
St. Catherine of Genoa, 15th century

The power of the Spirit fills the whole universe,
but he gives himself only to those who are worthy,
acting in each according to the measure of his faith.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

May the Lord purify our hearts.
May the Holy Spirit burn away all that is of self,
all that stands in the way of loving God and neighbor.

 
Servant of God, Catherine de Hueck Doherty, 20th century