The prayer Adsumus Sancte Spiritus has been historically used at Councils, Synods and other Church gatherings for hundreds of years. Attributed to Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560 - 4 April 636), its name comes from the first words of the Latin original, and mean: “We stand before You, Holy Spirit,” As we are called to embrace this synodal path of journeying together, this prayer invites the Holy Spirit to operate within us so that we may be a community and a people of grace. For our gatherings, we will use a simplified version that any group can pray more easily:

During NF&L Week, May 13-19, families are invited to cultivate, deepen, and renew Christian hope by drawing on daily quote, family prayer, and activities. Click for this resource The CCCB website has many resources for the week, which you can find here, https://www.cccb.ca/