Famous Prayers
St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Attributed to St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430)
A short prayer traditionally attributed to St. Augustine, asking the Holy Spirit to make every thought, work and love holy.
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.