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O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, dare to grant the same Holy Spirit to me, that He may perfect in my soul the work of Your grace and Your love.
Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal,
the Spirit of Understanding, to enlighten my mind with the light of Your truth,
the Spirit of Counsel, that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven,
the Spirit of Fortitude, that I may bear my cross with You, and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation,
the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow more perfect in the science of the Saints,
the Spirit of Piety, that I may find peace and fulfillment in the service of God while serving others,
the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord, that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God, and may dread in any way to displease Him.
Teach me, dear Lord, to be your faithful disciple and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.
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ABOUT THE APOSTLES CREED
The Apostles' Creed is one of the most ancient and widely recognized statements of Christian faith in the Catholic tradition. It serves as a concise summary of the core beliefs held by Catholics and many other Christian denominations. This prayer is named after the apostles, as it is believed to reflect the essential teachings they handed down to the early Christian community.
The Apostles' Creed typically goes as follows:
"I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of the Father, and He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen."
This prayer is a declaration of faith, emphasizing key aspects of Catholic belief:
Belief in the Triune God: It begins with a declaration of faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—the three persons of the Holy Trinity.
The Incarnation: It affirms the belief that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took on human form through the Virgin Mary and suffered for the salvation of humanity.
The Crucifixion and Resurrection: It acknowledges Christ's crucifixion, death, and burial, followed by His resurrection on the third day, which is central to Christian salvation.
The Ascension and Second Coming: It highlights Christ's ascension to heaven and His future role as the judge of the living and the dead.
Belief in the Holy Spirit: It affirms faith in the Holy Spirit, who guides and empowers believers in their Christian journey.
The Church and Communion of Saints: It acknowledges the importance of the universal Christian Church and the unity of all believers, both living and deceased.
Forgiveness of Sins: It underscores the belief in the forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ.
Resurrection and Eternal Life: It expresses the hope in the resurrection of the body and eternal life with God.
The Apostles' Creed is often recited in Catholic liturgical settings, such as during Mass, and is a fundamental expression of Catholic doctrine and belief, serving as a unifying statement of faith for Catholic Christians worldwide.
Lord God, heavenly Father, we give thanks that in your great mercy and compassion you allowed your dear Son to become incarnate and through him redeemed us from sin and eternal death. Enlighten our hearts by your Holy Spirit that we may always be thankful for such grace and be comforted in all trouble and temptation, and at last, obtain eternal salvation; through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. Amen.
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit, was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake, he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
