O Holy Spirit, almighty God, who so wonderfully transformed the Apostles; weak and timid as they were, You made them so strong and intrepid that no created power could ever shake them. You upheld the martyrs in their torments, the holy confessors in their labors and combats, and have helped so many souls to drink the cup of sorrow. Look down upon the weakest and most wretched of Your creatures, humbly prostrate before You! Oh, if I had always invoked You in danger and in temptation, I would never have had the misfortune of offending You. But the evil is done, now I have only to regret it and weep over it. In the future, I no longer want to rely on my own strength; that is why I implore Your powerful help. O Holy Spirit, in You alone do I hope, from You alone do I await my salvation! I beseech You, give me Your Gift of Fortitude to make me invincible. Then I shall no longer fear my enemies, for You will give me the grace to overcome them entirely and always; I shall no longer fear labors, however painful they may be, for You will give me the courage to perform them tirelessly; I shall no longer fear scorn and suffering, for Your divine sweetness will help me to bear them with patience and joy; I shall no longer fear even death, for You will uphold me at that supreme moment, and I will generously accept it in union with that of my Saviour on the cross. Then I will go to heaven, to enjoy the glorious fruits of my labors, sufferings and combats. All honor will go to You, O Holy Spirit, as well as to the Father and to the Son. I will bless You for it eternally with the multitude of Angels and Saints. O Mary, valiant Woman and chaste Spouse of the Holy Spirit, obtain for me the Gift of Fortitude. 7 Hail Mary, 7 Glory Be.