The Prayer to the Holy Spirit (Breathe In Me) is a short but powerful invocation traditionally attributed to St. Augustine, calling on the Holy Spirit to sanctify every part of our lives — our thoughts, our work, our love, and our actions. Its simple, repeated structure makes it easy to memorize and pray daily, asking for the grace to think, act, love, defend, and remain holy through the Spirit’s guidance. A beautiful short prayer for anyone seeking to invite the Holy Spirit more fully into everyday life.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Breathe In Me
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Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit,
That my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit,
That my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit,
That I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit,
To defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit,
That I always may be holy.
Amen.