Adsumus Sancte Spiritus – We stand before you, Holy Spirit
Here is an English translation of the Adsumus Sancte Spiritus prayer, traditionally recited at the beginning of each synod.
Throughout the 2021-2023 synod, we encourage our parishioners to say this prayer and invite the Holy Spirit to operate within us.
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever.
Amen.