As we are preparing to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the Feast of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Church and its members, I will be citing over the next days thoughts about the Holy Spirit and his role in our lives. I begin with this prayer from St. Augustine.
"Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.                     
Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy.                   
Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy.                  
Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy."
This reflects the thoughts of St. John Paul II: "The Holy Spirit is the source of man's holiness and incessantly bings about our sanctification." If we desire to grow in holiness, seek the Holy Spirit.