Hymn · Vivant (2021) · track 10

Veni Sancte Spiritus

An invocation to the Holy Spirit, alternating the Latin Veni Sancte Spiritus (repeated 16 times) with a French supplication.

Text : Pierre-Arnaud Destremau (on the Veni Sancte Spiritus invocation) Duration : 3:58 Composition : Pierre-Arnaud Destremau

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Liturgical use

When to sing Veni Sancte Spiritus

Here are the moments where this hymn finds its place. Adapt it to the customs of your parish or the local calendar.

Pentecost
Confirmation
Ordinations, religious vows
Start of the pastoral year, parish retreats
Any celebration of the Holy Spirit

Lyrics

The full text

Text by: Pierre-Arnaud Destremau (on the Veni Sancte Spiritus invocation).

Veni Sancte Spiritus. (× 16)

Que la joie du ciel soit la lumière du jour,
en marche avec les saints et chacun de nos anges,
viens Esprit Saint toute la nuit et le jour
sonner de ton souffle le Cor de Dieu.

Video

Listen to the Cantiamo Choir

Veni Sancte Spiritus, performed by the Cantiamo Choir, from the album Vivant.

The full album

Vivant (2021)

Veni Sancte Spiritus is track 10 of the album Vivant. Discover the 17 other pieces of the cycle.

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