Heavenly Father, you gave us St. Philip Neri to be for us an
example of holy joy and mirth. We ask you as the great day of
Pentecost approaches to fill us with this joy of the Holy Spirit as
you did your faithful servant Philip Neri. Through his intercession,
may we conclude this Easter Season with a heart burning with love
for You. May the Holy Spirit so fill our heart and soul that You
become our only love and desire. Enkindle in us the zeal and burning
love of the disciples gathered into Upper Room on Pentecost Sunday.
Then we will glorify You through Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in
the power of the Holy Spirit before all the world. Amen.