Tag: Holy Spirit
Using the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Faith and love which are gifts of the Holy Spirit are such great and powerful means that a person who has them can easily, and with joy and consolation, go the way Jesus Christ went. Besides this, the Holy Spirit gives man the power to resist the delusions of the world so that although he… Read More ›
The Wisdom That Comes From On High
Vatican City, Sep 20, 2009 / 09:18 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI turned to the . . . the Letter of James and noted that while reflecting on true wisdom may not “resolve all problems of daily life,” it aids in confronting “them more serenely and effectively.” St. James “describes true wisdom in contrast to… Read More ›
On Prayer
Some of the fathers advise us to say the whole prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy,” while others specify that we say it in two parts — “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy,” and then “Son of God, help me” — because this is easier, given the immaturity and feebleness of our intellect…. Read More ›
The Power of the Gospel
The Lord of all gave to His apostles the power of the gospel, and by them we also have learned the truth, that is, the teaching of the Son of God – as the Lord said to them, `He who hears you hears Me, and he who despises you despises Me, and Him Who sent… Read More ›
Trinity: Model for Our Relationships
The following is an extract from an article written by Sr. Karen Berry, O.S.F. and was originally published in The St. Anthony Messenger, June, 2002 When Jesus knew his death was near, he promised to send the Spirit to be with his disciples. After his resurrection he said, “I am with you always until the… Read More ›
Pope reflects on Mary’s bond with the Holy Spirit
Vatican City, Jun 1, 2009 / 06:02 pm (CNA).- Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the faithful at the Vatican’s Grotto of Lourdes, urging them to “meditate upon the bond between the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary.” Crowds gathered at the Grotto following the conclusion of the traditional procession through the Vatican Gardens in… Read More ›
Veni Creator Spiritus (Come, Holy Ghost)
Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest, Vouchsafe within our souls to rest; Come with Thy grace and Heav’nly aid And fill the hearts which Thou hast made. To Thee, the Comforter, we cry, To Thee, the Gift of God Most High, The Fount of life, the Fire of love, The soul’s Anointing from above. The sev’nfold… Read More ›
The Holy Spirit and the Church’s Mission
3. The Spirit of God, present in creation and active in all the phases of salvation history, directs all things towards the definitive event of the Incarnation of the Word. Obviously, this Spirit is no different from the one who was given “not by measure” (cf. Jn 3:34) by the crucified and risen Christ. The… Read More ›
Novena to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. R. And you shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit did instruct the hearts… Read More ›