I always find it interesting that catholics seem to completely ignore Romans 8:26-27 and the way the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in a way we cannot understand.
26In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; 27and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
The Greek behind this really conveys the deep personal aspect of the Holy Spirit's involvement on our behalf through these prayers for us....and they never stop....ever.
Yet the catholic, in more than one writing not found in the Word, is told to completely rely upon Mary as their primary intercessor. In fact, some catholics want to institute a fifth Marian dogma that would declare Mary to be Advocate, Co-Redemtrix and Mediatrix seemingly replacing the Holy Spirit and Christ.
In practically every thread on this topic the catholic advocates turning to Mary as their primary intercessor. I do not recall where I've ever heard a catholic give as much praise or thanksgiving to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
I do not recall where I’ve ever heard a catholic give as much praise or thanksgiving to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
As a member of a charismatic prayer group and a small group leader in several Life in the Spirit seminars, I have become very devoted to the Holy Spirit. Romans 8 has a special place in my heart.
A song we love to sing in our Fire in the Spirit prayer group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9IDLqeLYsc
Another favorite song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0_B0DpTbUI
This song was written as the dedication song for the church I attend, Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o85uvLigVrM
A favorite prayer:
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Ealgeone, simple answer, see post 25 from myself, “All Prayers, end game are to God,”
Understand Catholics believe in the Trinity, IE the Holy Spirit is one with God and our Lord Jesus (same and separate), Thus the Holy Spirit is addressed in Prayers whether by Name or by Implication.