An Explanation of the Ceremonies and
of the Wonderful Effects of the
Sacrament of Confirmation
By
A Sister of Charity of Providence
PRAYER FOR THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY GHOST
O God, who givest Thy gifts to whom Thou wilt and as Thou wilt, illumine with Thy light the darkness of Thy faithful servants.
Descend upon us. Spirit of Wisdom, teach us to know true happiness and the means to obtain it.
Descend upon us, O Spirit of Intelligence, and so penetrate us that we may understand all the mysteries of our holy religion.
Descend upon us. Spirit of Counsel, make us understand what we must do to accomplish Thy divine Will.
Descend upon us. Spirit of Fortitude, and so attach us to God and our duties that His Divine law may be the rule of our life.
Descend upon us. Spirit of Knowledge, Thou alone canst aid us to know God and ourselves.
Descend upon us. Spirit of Piety, and make us accomplish with meekness and joy all that is pleasing to God.
Descend upon us, O Spirit of the Fear of the Lord, and aid us to avoid with faithful care, all that displeases our Heavenly Father.
Glory to the Father Eternal, to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, who livest and reignest ever, world without end. Amen.
Bless us, O Lord, with Thy most precious benedictions, that Thy Holy Spirit may direct, animate, and sanctify our whole lives.
