Jesus prays that his disciples will continue to grow in understanding. Understanding helps us to be patient as we learn more and more what God wants for us in our lives.
May the Holy Spirit illumine all believers in the light of Hope.
We listen to God’s Word:
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;
sing praises to the Lord, Selah
Awesome is God in his sanctuary, the God of Israel;
he gives power and strength to his people.
(pause for a moment of silent reflection)
Let us pray
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Jesus taught his disciples.
By Your grace, they grew in understanding.
By Your love, we, too, can grow.
And so, we ask for Your gift of Understanding, so that we may grow in the fruits of goodness and patience.
And so together we pray:
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and enkindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
