Almighty and most merciful God, grant that by the indwelling of your Holy Spirit we may be enlightened and strengthened for your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
— Book of Common Prayer
(Photo: Awaiting the Holy Spirit’s arrival for their confirmations on Sunday at St. Nicholas of Myra Episcopal Church in Encino)