One of the joys of the octave of Pentecost lies in the recitation of the Veni, Sancte Spiritus , after the recitation of the Victimae Paschali during Easter week, the liturgy never ceases to amaze us.

Come, Holy Spirit,

And send from the sky

A ray of your light.

Come, father of the poor,

Come, giver of gifts,

Come, light of hearts.

Very good comforter,

Sweet host of the soul,

Sweet refreshment.

Rest in work,

Relief in the heat,

Consolation in tears.

O blessed light,

Fill to the most intimate

The hearts of your faithful.

Without your divine help,

There is nothing in man,

It is nothing innocent.

Wash away what is soiled,


Water what is arid,

Heal what is hurt.

Soften what is stiff,

Warm what is cold,

Straighten out what is wrong.

Give to your followers

who trust in you,

The Seven Sacred Gifts.

Give the merit of virtue,

Give the final salute,

Give eternal joy.

So be it. Alleluia.