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Read Online And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.  Acts 2:2–4Happy birthday! Today, as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we also celebrate the birth of the Church. Thus, today is a celebration of your membership in the life of the Church. As a human institution, the Church has always suffered on account of the sins of Her members. This sad truth is something that we are increasingly aware of today. But the Church itself is the Spotless Bride of Christ. It is the Body of Christ on earth, in Heaven and in Purgatory. Those of us on earth are members of the Church Militant. Those in Heaven are members of the Church Triumphant. And those in Purgatory are members of the Church Suffering. But all of us are united under Christ our Head as members of His holy Body, the Church. We profess our faith in the Church every Sunday.We profess that we believe in “one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.” What exactly does this mean? First, it means that by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, those who profess faith in Christ are united as “one.” This oneness is a spiritual union that will endure for eternity. It is unbreakable and restores us to the life we were created to live. That is, a life of union with God and others, a communion of humanity with God.As one family, the Church is also “holy.” Holiness is another way of saying that we are made whole by the blood of Christ, sharing in His redemption. By His mercy, our sins are forgiven and we become children of the Father in Heaven, sharing the eternal life of the Son.The word “catholic” refers to the truth that the offer of salvation is given to all. It is a universal calling given to all people who will accept this gift. God did not come to save only a few but all, and many will accept this gift of salvation.We are “apostolic,” in that God chose to establish His Church through the mediation of His Apostles. They were uniquely called to become instruments by which the saving Truth is proclaimed and the grace won by the Cross is distributed. The work of the Apostles continues today through their successors, the bishops, and those who are co-workers with the bishops, the priests. Sinful though they may be, God uses them, nonetheless, to bestow His grace and truth upon the world.As a member of the one Body of Christ, you are also invited by God to enlarge His family through the sharing of the Gospel and by your life of deep prayer. You are called and sent, and this takes place by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that we especially celebrate today.Reflect, today, upon the incredible privilege it is to be invited to be a member of the Family of God, the Church. And reflect, also, upon the important duty you have to extend that invitation to others. Pray to the Holy Spirit, asking for an increase in His seven-fold gifts in your life so that You can help share the saving message of the Gospel to those whom God wants to reach through you.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 enjoy His consolations, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus, I trust in You.  Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Fear of the Lord: With this gift the Christian becomes keenly aware of anything that may hurt his/her relationship with God.  There is a holy “fear” of hurting this relationship, and grace is given to avoid these things at all cost.Wisdom: With this gift the Christian is given a special grace to “ponder divine realities” in his/her speculative reason.  We are able to see the big picture and know how best to be an instrument of peace and harmony in our world.Understanding: This is the ability to have a supernatural assurance of the matters of faith.  Life makes sense.  We can make sense of the deeper parts of revelation, make sense of suffering and understand those things that tempt us to doubt.  With this gift we come to see how everything in life can work for good in accordance with God's plan.Knowledge:  With this gift the Christian knows, more in the practical intellect, what God's will is in this or that situation.  We know how to live, how to discern God's will and what decision to make in our daily life.  It also enables us to learn from our past mistakes.Counsel:  With this gift the Christian sees him/herself as a link in a chain which makes up the entire Church.  God uses each one of us to help and support one another on our journey.  We know what to say and how to act so as to do our part to build up one another.Fortitude: Simply put, it is a firmness of mind and spirit to do good and avoid evil.  It's a sort of Christian courage.  The Gospel will call all of us to a radical life of love.  Fortitude gives us the strength we need to follow through.Piety:  This gift enables us to first reverence and love God, but also to see the dignity of one another and reverence each other as children of God.Image: Juan Bautista Maíno, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! 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Read Online“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my Blood is true drink.” John 6:53–55On a philosophical level, it's useful to consider various things that appear to be “competing forces.” Good appears to be the opposite of evil. Light the opposite of dark. Heat the opposite of cold. And life the opposite of death. But are they truly opposites in the sense of being competing forces? When considered carefully, it is clear that good and evil, light and dark, heat and cold, and life and death are not actually “competing forces;” rather, evil is simply the absence of good, darkness the absence of light, cold the absence of heat, and death the loss of life. And though this philosophical distinction may not seem that interesting to some, and confusing to others, it is a helpful truth to ponder in light of today's Gospel.Today's Gospel tells us that failure to “eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood” results in death. Death is the loss of life, and the Eucharist is the source of life. Jesus says that if you fail to eat His Flesh and drink His Blood, “you do not have life within you.”This bold teaching of Jesus should cause us to stop and examine our approach to the Most Holy Eucharist. Sometimes we can fall into the trap of thinking that going to Mass and receiving Communion is something we do as a “favor” to our Lord. But in truth, it's God's most profound favor to us, because the Eucharist is the gateway to eternal life. And without it, we have no life within us. Our spirits die because we lose the presence of God.Looking at the negative effect of not receiving the Most Holy Eucharist can be very useful. Sometimes we need to consider the consequences of our actions as a way of motivating us to greater fidelity. For that reason, considering the fact that failure to eat the Flesh of the Son of God results in death should be very motivating. It should fill us with a holy fear of the loss of the life-giving presence of God within us. This “holy fear” is a true gift from God and is, in fact, one of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.Reflect, today, upon your interior attitude toward the Most Holy Eucharist. Do you see your participation in the Holy Mass more as a favor you offer to our Lord? Or do you see it as it is: the life-giving source of eternal life? Reflect upon how important this precious gift truly is and recommit yourself to a faithful and devout participation in this most holy Gift.My Eucharistic Lord, Your Flesh and Blood are truly the source of eternal life for all who receive You in faith. I thank You, dear Lord, for this most precious Gift of the Most Holy Eucharist, and I pray that I will be filled with a deep hunger and thirst for You always. Jesus, I trust in You.Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro) 1400-1455. Florence. Le sermon sur la montagne by jean louis mazieres, license Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Read OnlineWhen it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. John 21:4–6Recall the first time there was a miraculous catch of fish in the Gospels. In Luke 5:1–7, Jesus was preaching to the people on the shore from where He sat in Peter's boat just a short distance away. After preaching, Jesus told Peter, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Peter did so and there was such a large catch of fish that the Apostles needed help to haul it in.In today's Gospel, some three years later after the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples from the shore and instructed them to cast their nets “over the right side of the boat.” They did so and caught 153 large fish. In commenting on these two passages, Saint Augustine teaches that the first miraculous catch was a sign that the Gospel would be preached to all people, which is indicated by Jesus simply saying “lower your nets.” But after the Resurrection, Jesus specifically tells the disciples to cast their nets “over the right side” to indicate that grace is now given to those who stand on His right side and are separated from the condemned who are on His left. Thus, this second miraculous catch symbolizes the end of the age when the good and the bad are judged. Saint Augustine also notes that the 153 large fish, caught off the right side of the boat, are a symbolic representation of those who conform not only to the Ten Commandments but also receive the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit by grace. He explains that 10 + 7 = 17 and if you add all the numbers together between 1 and 17 you arrive at 153. Thus, these 153 fish represent everyone who receives His gift of grace and obtains salvation. The boat represents the Church, and the gift of salvation is offered by Christ through His Church.One clear message we must take from Saint Augustine's interpretation is that grace and mercy are offered to all, but not received by all. At the end of our lives and at the end of the world, judgment will take place. Those who responded to the offer of grace and mercy, repented of their sins and gave their lives to Christ will eternally share in the Resurrection. But those who refused to follow His Commandments and closed themselves to the transforming power of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit will be separated from eternal joys.Facing the reality of hell is not pleasant, but it is a message that must not be ignored. It is a message that is real and, therefore, hell is a possibility for us all. Therefore, it is important to remind ourselves from time to time of this spiritual truth. Are you among those 153 large fish found on the right side of the boat? Do you allow the ministers of Christ within the Church, represented by the disciples in the boat, to draw you to Christ through preaching and the Sacraments? Though all of us might quickly answer “Yes” to that question, we should never fail to be attentive to the fact that salvation requires action on our part. It requires that we accept Christ Jesus by following His Commandments and live by the transforming power of the Holy Spirit as it is dispensed by the Church.Reflect, today, upon the symbolism found in this Resurrection account. Consider the fact that the Gospel has, indeed, been shared with you. Have you listened to the Word of God as it is preached by the Church? Do you immerse yourself in the grace given through the Sacraments? Do you follow the Ten Commandments faithfully? Do you continually open yourself to the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Seek to be among that catch of fish caught on the “right side.” Never doubt that hell is real and possible. For that reason, never waver from your fidelity to Christ, so that you will remain firmly grounded in His grace and share one day in His Resurrection.My resurrected Lord, You have offered Your grace and mercy to all, but not all have responded. I pray that I will always be among those who continually respond to Your invitation. I repent of my sin, dear Lord. Please help me to stay faithful to Your commands of love and to be daily immersed in Your transforming Spirit. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Adobe Stock Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

#187This is the first instalment of a special season of daily episodes celebrating the 12 days of Christmas.But, this content has been designed to be consumed at any time of any year!For the next 12 days, we're giving you Seven Gifts a Day.Today's episode is Seven lessons I learned in 2024.In the spirit of brutal honesty, here are seven things I've learned in the past year:Lessons that have come from either failure or perhaps just things that need improving…The Seven Lessons Learned:1: To Be More Careful at the StartOptimism vs. cautionImportance of attention to detail in arrangementsExamples of oversight with service accommodation and business partnerships2: To Take Action QuickerBalance between analysis and momentumReference to Benjamin Hardy's approachCombining quick action with careful analysis3: DelegationImportance of hiring and delegating tasksHiring experience and benefitsOnlinejobs.ph recruitment platform4: Financial ControlEssential for scalable property investmentsNeed for detailed financial analysis beyond an accountant's roleExample of discovering cost issues within the portfolio5: No More Coffee in the EveningsPersonal changes for better productivityImpact of evening caffeine on sleepAlternative: Chamomile or peppermint tea6: To Pay More Attention to the Motivations of OthersUnderstanding motivations behind advice or opinionsExample of property commentators on stamp dutyAwareness of potential biases7: To Think About the IRR (Internal Rate of Return)Reconsideration of investment metricsImportance of IRR alongside ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)Example involving ROI and project timelineOur investor list is full right now, but we'll be doing more projects in the year ahead.Schedule a callto see if we're a good fit for each other.I'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow Us on InstagramWhat's the one thing you're struggling with in UK propertyDetails of where to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Saturday each month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Wednesday each month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity (1st Saturday each month  from 10:30 am)Keywordsinvesting tips, property investment, expat property story, Christmas podcast, business relationship, optimism in entrepreneurship, property management, service accommodation, financial control, property portfolio, management fees, hiring process, delegation, property strategies, UK property market, stamp duty, renters rights bill, interest rates, property legislation, property motivation, internal rate of return (IRR) return on capital employed (ROCE), property commentator, expat property challenges, investor list, podcast review, future planning.

Read Online“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” Luke 1:42–43Elizabeth expressed a beautiful humility in this statement. The Blessed Virgin Mary had just made a long journey to be with Elizabeth in her final months of pregnancy. As soon as our Blessed Mother greeted Elizabeth, Elizabeth's child, Saint John the Baptist, leaped for joy in her womb. Elizabeth acknowledges this and then humbly expresses the fact that she is exceptionally blessed to have Mary, the mother of her Lord, come to visit her.There are many things worth pondering in this visitation of our Blessed Mother. But try to focus upon the humble wonder and awe expressed by Elizabeth. “And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” Elizabeth was clearly grateful for Mary's visit. But it appears that her reaction went even beyond gratitude. She was given the gift of wonder and awe. She clearly knew she was incredibly blessed by the fact that both the Mother of God and her Lord Himself were now in her presence in her home.This gift of wonder and awe that Elizabeth experienced is one of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. It's a gift that enters a humble heart, enabling it to first see its unworthiness of a special grace given. But then this humble soul receives the special grace and responds with an overwhelming amazement. Thus, not only is gratitude present, but there is also this holy amazement that results in praise of God.In our own lives, there are so many incredible graces we have received from God. But too often we fail to see them for what they are. We fail to see the incredible graces God has given us and, thus, fail to experience the amazement that should result from God's gifts. As you look at your own life, what graces has God given to you? Do you see them? Are you grateful for them? And, if so, are you able to go even beyond gratitude so as to experience a holy wonder and awe of God's goodness and blessings in your life? Though it might be difficult to arrive at this level of amazement, it is a true gift that we must all strive to obtain and experience every day of our lives.Reflect, today, upon this holy gift of the Holy Spirit that Elizabeth experienced. Place yourself at the scene. Try to see the experience within her heart. Try to feel how she felt. Try to sense the praise that resulted. And try to open yourself more fully to receive this same gift of the Holy Spirit in your life. The Lord comes to you constantly by grace, especially every time you receive Him in Holy Communion. For that reason, we must all strive to live a holy wonder and awe every day of our lives. My most glorious Lord, You grace me beyond imagination. Too often, I fail to experience the gratitude and the wonder and awe that should result. Please help me to first see the countless blessings of Your grace and presence in my life. And as I see them, please fill me with the Holy Spirit so that I, too, may continually sing Your worthy praises. Jesus, I trust in You.  Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: The Visitation, via flickr

The Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit shows us how we can be more Christ-like and be filled, as well as sealed, with the Gift of His Spirit! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/prayer-for-the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit.html Catechism of the Catholic Church Confirmation Link

Come Holy Ghost! We are now on the last gift for our Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost series, focusing on the Gift of the Fear of the Lord and the distinction between the gift and the virtue.  Father Tanquerey in the book, The Spiritual Life: "The gift of fear perfects the virtues of hope and temperance. It perfects the former by inspiring us with a fear of displeasing God and of being separated from Him. It perfects the latter by detaching us from the pleasures that could bring about that separation. Hence, it may be defined as a gift which inclines our will to a filial respect for God, removes us from sin, displeasing to Him, and give us hope in the power of His help."

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Come Holy Ghost! We continue our Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost series, focusing on the Gift of Piety and the distinction between the gift and the virtue.

A Morning Prayer to God is a gem from a 1950's prayer book that touches on themes from the Gospels and St. Paul's letters as well. The transcription for this Podcast can be found at https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/morning-prayer-to-God.html ADDITIONAL LINKS FOR THIS PODCAST Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Act of Contrition for the Sacrament of Penance  

Are you a gift giver? Whether you enjoy giving gifts or not, every Catholic has many gifts to share with those around them. Jeff Cavins explains some of the important gifts that Catholics possess and are obliged to share with those around them. He explains the significance of each gift and encourages every Catholic to share them. Snippet from the Show If you call yourself a Christian, you are obliged to share the gifts that God has given you. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff's shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit https://media.ascensionpress.com/?s=&page=2&category%5B0%5D=Ascension%20Podcasts&category%5B1%5D=The%20Jeff%20Cavins%20Show for full shownotes!

Come Holy Ghost! We continue our Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost series, focusing on the Gift of Knowledge and the distinction between the gift and the virtue.

Come Holy Ghost! We continue our series on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost, focusing on the Gift of Fortitude and the distinction between the gift and the virtue.

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Come Holy Ghost! We are continuing our series on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost with the Gift of Counsel. The gift of counsel helps us to discover the will of God in difficult circumstances. Before they received the Holy Ghost, the Apostles were inconstant in their thoughts, desires, and actions, at one time full of high zeal, at other times despairing and weak. But Christ promised them the gift of counsel, saying: "Do not be anxious how or wherewith you shall defend yourselves, or what you shall say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you." (Luke 12:11)

Come Holy Ghost! We are continuing our series on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost with the Gift of Understanding. Link to the Six Laws of the Church Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwFaKelQUkArltMcBIzbxyNCDpvtzCK6U

Today is Sunday, May 19, 2024, The feast of Pentecost, a first class feast with a first class octave, with the liturgical color of red. In this episode: the meditation, ”The Descent of the Holy Ghost,” a prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost, and a Thought of the Day from Archbishop Lefebvre.We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.orgThe email version of this Devotional is a perfect companion! Subscribe to Daily DevotionalSubscribe to Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes: https://sspx-podcast.captivate.fm/listenSupport the SSPX Podcast with 1-time or Monthly Donation >>Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel here >>SSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news/enVisit the US District website: https://sspx.org/en What is the SSPX Podcast?The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. What is the SSPX?The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood.Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls.Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it.https://sspx.org

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” John 20:21–23Happy Pentecost! Today, throughout the world, our Church celebrates the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' first followers and upon all of us. Why do we need the Holy Spirit in our lives? This is an important question to ponder. Today, as always, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit work as One God. It is the Father Who wills that we be reconciled to Him; it was the Son Who made this reconciliation possible; and it is the Holy Spirit Who now accomplishes the completion of this act in our lives. At the heart of that gift of salvation is the remission of our sins. The passage above clearly reveals to us that Jesus bestowed a unique gift of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, His first bishops, entrusting them with the ability to forgive sins in His name and by His power.As we celebrate Pentecost, it is a good opportunity to prayerfully consider the action of the Holy Spirit in your life. One of the greatest ways that the Holy Spirit is potentially active in your life is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Through that Sacrament, the Holy Spirit draws you to the Father and enables you to see and understand His perfect will, living more fully in union with the Son as a member of His Body. The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are some of the other ways that the Holy Spirit helps us in our Christian walk. However, these gifts would be ineffective in our lives if we did not first receive the gift of forgiveness given through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. That is the first and most foundational action of the Holy Spirit and opens the door to every other gift. Perhaps that is why Jesus' first bestowal of the Holy Spirit focused upon the power given to His Apostles to forgive sins in His name.Once we are reconciled to the Father and begin to live in a state of grace, the Holy Spirit will continue to deepen His relationship with us and bestow His help upon us for our Christian journey. This especially happens through the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The gifts most affecting our intellect are the Gifts of Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge. Wisdom helps us to understand the inner life of the Trinity more clearly. Understanding helps us to make sense of our lives and mission in the light of the Gospel. Knowledge helps us make practical decisions in accord with God's will. The gifts of Fear of the Lord and Piety assist us in our love of God. Fear of the Lord helps us to see how our actions help or hinder our relationship with God, helping to motivate us to avoid all that harms this relationship and choose all that strengthens it. Piety helps us to see the great dignity and beauty of God and enables us to have a deep reverence for Him and for all of His people. Counsel and Fortitude are also given by the Holy Spirit and help us to firmly move forward in faith and love. Counsel especially helps us with love of neighbor, and Fortitude adds the strength we need to do all that we are called to do in love with unwavering commitment. As we celebrate the great Solemnity of Pentecost, reflect, today, upon the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. If you want to be open to the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your life and receive the many gifts you need for your journey of faith, then begin with the most fundamental gift. Begin with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Ponder the words Jesus spoke in our Gospel today and know that by entrusting the grace to forgive sins in His name to His first priests, Jesus was also calling you to embrace that gift. The Holy Spirit wants you to be cleansed of all sin. Allow Him to do so and you will be amazed at all the grace that follows. My glorious Lord, You promised to send the Holy Spirit upon us to lead us into all Truth and to reconcile us to the Father. You were faithful to that promise at Pentecost and now continuously bestow the Holy Spirit upon all who believe. Holy Spirit, please come upon me, especially by forgiving my sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and by filling me with Your sevenfold Gifts. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured images above: Pentecost By Juan Bautista Maíno, via Wikimedia Commons

We are happy to announce a new series on the Aim Higher Podcast: The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost.  In this episode, His Excellency shares his thoughts on the gift of Wisdom and how we can apply it to our everyday lives.  We also went over a project Sister Catherine used in her Confirmation class - if you would like the worksheets for yourself, send an email to: sistercatherine.tor@gmail.com Link to our episode about Martha & Mary: https://youtu.be/KGfdZ5Dnvts?si=fk4DUN7HNPv7Dfnl    

“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my Blood is true drink.” John 6:53–55On a philosophical level, it's useful to consider various things that appear to be “competing forces.” Good appears to be the opposite of evil. Light the opposite of dark. Heat the opposite of cold. And life the opposite of death. But are they truly opposites in the sense of being competing forces? When considered carefully, it is clear that good and evil, light and dark, heat and cold, and life and death are not actually “competing forces;” rather, evil is simply the absence of good, darkness the absence of light, cold the absence of heat, and death the loss of life. And though this philosophical distinction may not seem that interesting to some, and confusing to others, it is a helpful truth to ponder in light of today's Gospel.Today's Gospel tells us that failure to “eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood” results in death. Death is the loss of life, and the Eucharist is the source of life. Jesus says that if you fail to eat His Flesh and drink His Blood, “you do not have life within you.”This bold teaching of Jesus should cause us to stop and examine our approach to the Most Holy Eucharist. Sometimes we can fall into the trap of thinking that going to Mass and receiving Communion is something we do as a “favor” to our Lord. But in truth, it's God's most profound favor to us, because the Eucharist is the gateway to eternal life. And without it, we have no life within us. Our spirits die because we lose the presence of God.Looking at the negative effect of not receiving the Most Holy Eucharist can be very useful. Sometimes we need to consider the consequences of our actions as a way of motivating us to greater fidelity. For that reason, considering the fact that failure to eat the Flesh of the Son of God results in death should be very motivating. It should fill us with a holy fear of the loss of the life-giving presence of God within us. This “holy fear” is a true gift from God and is, in fact, one of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Reflect, today, upon your interior attitude toward the Most Holy Eucharist. Do you see your participation in the Holy Mass more as a favor you offer to our Lord? Or do you see it as it is: the life-giving source of eternal life? Reflect upon how important this precious gift truly is and recommit yourself to a faithful and devout participation in this most holy Gift.My Eucharistic Lord, Your Flesh and Blood are truly the source of eternal life for all who receive You in faith. I thank You, dear Lord, for this most precious Gift of the Most Holy Eucharist, and I pray that I will be filled with a deep hunger and thirst for You always. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured images above: Fra Angelico (Guido di Pietro) 1400-1455. Florence. The Sermon on the Mount, via flickr

Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained, faith, family, fellowship and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained, faith, family, fellowship and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Today we consider the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit individually, and we look at some good examples of how they acted in the lives of the saints! - You can find the topics discussed today in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1830 through 1832. - You can read the encyclical by Pope Leo XIII, “Divinum illud munus” here. - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org - This Podcast's Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC. - Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone. - Intro music from pond5.com

When St. Joan of Arc was confronted with a tribunal made up of the best theologians in France, she didn't stand a chance. However, her answers were so profound and clear, that she baffled all those who were trying to prove her wrong. Her answers were examples of the gifts of the Holy Spirit—particularly that of Wisdom—put into action. In this episode we speak about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are given to us in Baptism. They are “habits” infused by God in Baptism that enable us to be receive and be docile to the actual graces given by the Holy Spirit. Listen in to get a glimpse of these amazing gifts and be inspired by the examples of the Shepherds of Fatima, and St. Joan of Arc! - The topics discussed can be found in the Catechism, numbers 1830-1832. - You should definitely read the Encyclical “Divinum illud munus” (On the Holy Spirit) by Pope Leo XIII. - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org - This Podcast's Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC. - Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone. - Intro music from pond5.com

What are charisms? Do Catholics believe that people can speak in tongues? How do I know what my unique gifts are?Happy New Year! Welcome to our first episode of 2024!Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:1 Corinthians 12Matthew 25Romans 12Ephesians 4The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 799, 800, 801, 2003.Pope Francis' prayer intention for January 2024The Catholic Encyclopedia, "The Gift of Tongues""Charismata""Prophecy"Catholic Answers, "What Does the Church Teach About the Charismatic Gifts of the Holy Spirit?""The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit"Godsplaining, "Episode 152: The Holy Spirit and Charismatic Graces"Ascenscion Presents "Natural Talents vs. Supernatural Charism""What Are My Charisms?"Kevin Vost, Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Every Spiritual Warrior's Guide to God's Invincible GiftsAleteia, "How knowing your charism can radically change your life"Restore the Glory Podcast

This podcast presents a system of eight values and fits them within the Meta-Compass Model.  This podcast explores the interplay between executive functions, values, and emotional, cognitive, and behavioral health, offering a practical framework for understanding and fostering these aspects in individuals, particularly children and youth. Values, separate from Executive Skills, serve as a mechanism for your inner Chief to regulate the other cardinal aspects of your psyche, the Artist, the Scout, and especially the Warrior by providing boundaries for behaviors.  A values system is presented that is inspired by Native American traditions, particularly the Seven Gifts of The Grandfathers, which include Respect, Love, Truth, Honesty, Bravery, Humility, and Wisdom.  An eight gift, Integrity, is added to represent the Eight Gifts of The Elders. Each "gift" is associated with a specific direction on the Meta-Compass Model. For instance, the Gift of Respect, associated with the East, involves recognizing and attending to basic needs, fostering empathy, and countering the Fear-of-the-Cold. The Gift of Love, also in the East, is portrayed as a broad sense of caring, countering the Fear-of-Being-Alone. Other gifts, such as Truth and Honesty, are linked to the South and counter the Fear-of-The-Woods and Fear-of-the-Dark, respectively. The West represents the Gifts of Bravery and Humility, countering Fear-of-Animals and Fear-of-Water. The North encompasses the Gifts of Integrity and Wisdom, countering the Fear-of-Rot. A concrete code of conduct derived from the Eight Gifts, which turns each value into actionable behaviors, is available on the resources page of the website (www.BearClanllc.com). The episode wraps up with an original story titled "Buffalo and The Eight Gifts of the Elders."

Mama Dorothy came on to the podcast to set the record straight and Marcus and Angel get each other 7 gifts to fit 7 different categories. Check Out Our Sponsors: Lume Betterhelp OneSkin. PROMO: argue GreenChef PROMO: 60argue

This episode is a departure from the usual format by sharing original teaching stories.  Storytelling and stories are a fundamental modality for learning.  Our brains are wired to process experiences in the form of a narrative. Telling stories builds connections between adults and children, whether the adult is the storyteller or the child. Telling stories, or listening to stories together, fosters a sense of shared experience and strengthens the therapeutic alliance. Stories engage various parts of the brain, both verbal and nonverbal, conscious and unconscious, effecting every part of the psyche.  Several Bear Clan stories illustrate coping skills, teach relaxation techniques, address problem-solving, and explore character development. Some stories aim to facilitate discussions about traumatic issues, acknowledging the challenge many children face in expressing emotions associated with negative events. A central theme in the Bear Clan stories revolves around courage and the importance of finding balance for transformation. The values portrayed in this episode's stories draw from Native American teachings, specifically The Seven Gifts of the Grandfathers. The episode introduces the Bear Clan Origin Story arc, drawing inspiration from a traditional Native American story called "The Boy Who Lived With the Bears." The narrative involves a child being adopted by bears after being mistreated by an uncle, emphasizing the importance of treating children with respect and love. This episode shares the first three parts of the Bear Clan Origin Story.  It is built around the Native American parable of two wolves existing within every person.  In the Bear Clan version these wolves are “good” and “bad” but rather "courageous" and "fearsome." Overall, the episode highlights the therapeutic benefits of storytelling in connecting with clients, addressing trauma, and imparting valuable life lessons.

I Thirst Follow-Up Week 3 NotesThe Holy Spirit Empowers Discipleship and EvangelizationWhat we will learn in this lesson The Holy Spirit helps by empowering us to follow Jesus/life as an evangelistGod is going to work with infinite powerFocus on God's power not our weaknessOur need to be in a disposition to receive the power of the Holy Spirit wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the LordWe need to give God our "YES!"The Seven Gifts of The Holy Spirit are the keyThe holy Spirit activates gifts inside of usPray for docility to receive the Holy SpiritWe need to live a life of virtues:wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, reverence (piety), wonder and awe in God's presence (fear of the Lord) Fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastityWe must live the Truth of Catholic Church and preach itLive a sacramental lifeFollow Jesus' way of lifeFollow the lives of the saintsFollowing Jesus through the power of The Holy SpiritYou are called to follow Jesus's footsteps as a discipleDo you actively call on the Holy Spirit to help you follow Jesus, especially challenging situations where you are tempted to sin?Does following Jesus seem impossible to you?The Sacraments are the spiritual food for following Jesus. What are your spiritual goals?Ask The Holy Spirit to show you how to draw closer to Jesus.Fr. Jacob talks about opening up your sails so that you can receive the Holy Spirit. Do you feel that is your reality or maybe you feel some blockage like fear, wanting to control what He does in your life.Are you inspired to desire an increase of virtues in your life?  What things do you need to work on in your spiritual life.  (cutting out sin, spending more time reading the Bible, going to mass more frequently, are you in need of a spiritual director?Please share any comment in the comment box below.  What has inspired you in listening to this video? Evangelization Challenge for Week 3This Week your challenge to evangelize is to ask someone about their life following Jesus and how do they evangelize and share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Ask them if they ask the Holy Spirit to help them in their daily faith walk.Share with them about what you learned in this lesson and how you are inspired to trust the Holy Spirit to be empowered to follow Jesus and evangelize. It's okay to share your struggles in  all of this to the degree you want to share with this person.Feel Free to email us with any question at support@spiritfilledevents.comScriptures focused on Evangelization: Douay-Rheims BibleMt 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel. For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first, and to the Greek. [17] For the justice of God is revealed therein, from faith unto faith, as it is written: The just man liveth by faith. Matthew 9: 37-38 Then he saith to his disciples, The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest.Matthew 10:7-14 And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is a

Pentecost SundayPrayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy SpiritO Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love.  Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, and the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him.  Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.Amen.Scripture Readings for May 28, 2023Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13John 20:19-23

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) I know that sometimes its the Holy Spirit working and not me when good things happen. Do we understand how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. What are the Seven Gifts? Today we look at a case that could have gone really sour, but was saved by the power of the Holy Spirit. How do we apply the Seven Gifts in this case? https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit

Fr. Wade Menezes is on the show today to discuss Pentecost and the Seven Gifts and Twelve Fruts of the Holy Spirit. For more information about Covenant Network, visit our website at www.OurCatholicRadio.org.

Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Fr. Wade gives us a teaching on The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained, and discusses faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.

“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my Blood is true drink.” John 6:53–55On a philosophical level, it's useful to consider various things that appear to be “competing forces.” Good appears to be the opposite of evil. Light the opposite of dark. Heat the opposite of cold. And life the opposite of death. But are they truly opposites in the sense of being competing forces? When considered carefully, it is clear that good and evil, light and dark, heat and cold, and life and death are not actually “competing forces;” rather, evil is simply the absence of good, darkness the absence of light, cold the absence of heat, and death the loss of life. And though this philosophical distinction may not seem that interesting to some, and confusing to others, it is a helpful truth to ponder in light of today's Gospel.Today's Gospel tells us that failure to “eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood” results in death. Death is the loss of life, and the Eucharist is the source of life. Jesus says that if you fail to eat His Flesh and drink His Blood, “you do not have life within you.”This bold teaching of Jesus should cause us to stop and examine our approach to the Most Holy Eucharist. Sometimes we can fall into the trap of thinking that going to Mass and receiving Communion is something we do as a “favor” to our Lord. But in truth, it's God's most profound favor to us, because the Eucharist is the gateway to eternal life. And without it, we have no life within us. Our spirits die because we lose the presence of God.Looking at the negative effect of not receiving the Most Holy Eucharist can be very useful. Sometimes we need to consider the consequences of our actions as a way of motivating us to greater fidelity. For that reason, considering the fact that failure to eat the Flesh of the Son of God results in death should be very motivating. It should fill us with a holy fear of the loss of the life-giving presence of God within us. This “holy fear” is a true gift from God and is, in fact, one of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Reflect, today, upon your interior attitude toward the Most Holy Eucharist. Do you see your participation in the Holy Mass more as a favor you offer to our Lord? Or do you see it as it is: the life-giving source of eternal life? Reflect upon how important this precious gift truly is and recommit yourself to a faithful and devout participation in this most holy Gift.My Eucharistic Lord, Your Flesh and Blood are truly the source of eternal life for all who receive You in faith. I thank You, dear Lord, for this most precious Gift of the Most Holy Eucharist, and I pray that I will be filled with a deep hunger and thirst for You always. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2023 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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I'm delighted to have Marsha Crockett join me to talk about the gifts of spiritual direction. She is a spiritual director and the author of Sacred Conversation: Exploring the Seven Gifts of Spiritual Direction. God did not intend for us to walk this journey of life alone. In fact, He created humans... The post Marsha Crockett – episode 357 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Dr. Margaret Rutherford talks about gifts of long, "healthy enough" marriages Episode 1643: The Seven Gifts Of A Long “Healthy Enough” Marriage by Dr. Margaret Rutherford Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She's the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, where she offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals toward the changes listeners want to make in healing.  The original post can be found here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/the-seven-gifts-of-a-long-fairly-healthy-marriage/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/11/2022 - Duane Smith

Second Sunday of Advent Reading 1 - Isaiah 11:1-10 Reading 2 - Romans 15:4-9 Gospel - Matthew 3:1-12

In today's episode, I speak with author Theoni Bell. You'll hear about: Illustration update for Seven Gifts of Baptism Now available for pre-order: Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server Editing update for my first book for Catholic adults! The story of a Marian apparition in Wisconsin Doubt as a struggle for those who have seen Our Lady Meaning of Our Lady of Good Help A giveaway of The Woman in the Trees And more! Enter the giveaway here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/90f1334e11/ Read the transcript and find more resources and book info at www.theresakiser.com. ---- The best way to support the Catholic kidlit creator you heard from today is to buy their books, leave reviews, and spread the word on social media and in person. If you want to write meaningful children's books with a Catholic heart, check out the Catholic Kidlit Writers Club at Patreon.com/CatholicKidlit.  For picture book coaching and critiques, see theresakiser.com ---- This is a podcast and Catholic-children's-book-loving community that celebrates good books to nurture little souls!   ---   More about your host, author Theresa Kiser, at www.theresakiser.com   More about Catholic Kidlit and the Writers Club at www.catholickidlit.com   ---   All answers/opinions shared by the interviewees are their own and are for educational purposes only. Their answers/opinions may not reflect the opinions of Catholic Kidlit or Theresa Kiser. Catholic Kidlit or Theresa Kiser is not responsible and liable for anything shared by interviewees.   Sound from Zapsplat.com

What does it mean to become a Soldier of Christ? What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? In this episode I speak about the spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation, and how your life will be CHANGED thanks to this amazing Sacrament! - Link to the ENKINDLE conference: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/  . For a $20-dollar discount, use the promo code “PODCAST”. You must attend all three days to be eligible for discount. - Here is an article about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit - More info on Confirmation can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1285-1321 - Biblical quotations: Isaiah 11:2-3 (gifts of the Holy Spirit on Christ); Acts 2:1-42 (Coming of the Holy Spirit in Pentecost); Acts 8:14-17 (Holy Spirit comes down over other disciples); 2 Tim 2:3 (“labor as a good Soldier of Christ Jesus”). - Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order. - Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org - This Podcast's Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org - To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/ - Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan. - Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC. - Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone. - Intro music from pond5.com

What's the difference between mortal and venial sin? How do I know when I've committed a sin? What does it mean to be a virtuous person? In this episode, we discuss the personal dimension of our relationship with God. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter One, Articles7 and 8 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1803-1876).Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/.....References and further reading/listening/viewing:Ethics Finder. 1 Corinthians 13Matthew 5:21-23Matthew 22:34-40Kevin Vost, The Seven Gifts of the Holy SpiritThe Catholic Encyclopedia. "Sin". The Catholic Encyclopedia. "Virtue". C.S. Lewis. Mere Christianity. G.K. Chesterton. Orthodoxy. Kevin Vost. The Seven Deadly Sins. Fulton Sheen. The Seven Capital Sins. Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. The Rescue. Catholic Answers. "When is drinking a mortal sin?" Stacy Mitch. Courageous Virtue: A Bible Study on Moral Excellence for WomenCatholicSaints.Info. "Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori"Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird. The Thomistic Institute. "Virtue". YouTube.Bishop Robert Barron. "Seven Deadly Sins; Seven Lively Virtues". YouTube.Fulton Sheen. "Sin and Penance." YouTube.Philippa Foot. Virtues and Vices: And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy.Candace Vogler. "The Place of Virtue in a Meaningful Life."The University of Chicago. "Virtue, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life". YouTube.

And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.  Acts 2:2–4Do you think there was really a “noise like a strong driving wind” at this first outpouring of the Holy Spirit?  And do you think there really were “tongues as of fire” that came and rested on everyone?  Well, there most likely was!  Why else would it have been recorded that way in the Scriptures?These physical manifestations of the coming of the Holy Spirit were made present for numerous reasons.  One reason was so that these first recipients of the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit would have concretely understood that something amazing was happening.  By seeing and hearing these physical manifestations of the Holy Spirit they were more properly disposed to understand that God was doing something awesome.  And then, upon seeing and hearing these manifestations, they were touched by the Holy Spirit, consumed, filled and set on fire.  They suddenly discovered within themselves the promise Jesus made and they finally began to understand.  Pentecost changed their lives!We most likely have not seen and heard these physical manifestations of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, but we should rely upon the witness of those in the Scriptures to allow ourselves to arrive at a deep and transforming faith that the Holy Spirit is real and wants to enter our lives in the same way.  God wants to set our hearts on fire with His love, strength and grace so as to effectively live lives that effect change in the world.  Pentecost is not only about us becoming holy, it's also about us being given all we need to go forth and bring the holiness of God to all those we encounter.  Pentecost enables us to be powerful instruments of the transforming grace of God.  And there is no doubt that the world around us needs this grace.As we celebrate Pentecost, it would be helpful to ponder the primary effects of the Holy Spirit in a prayerful way.  Below are the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.  These Gifts are the primary effects of Pentecost for each and every one of us.  Use them as an examination of your life and let God show you where you need to grow more deeply in the strength of the Holy Spirit.Lord, send forth Your Spirit in my life and set me on fire with the Gifts of Your Spirit.  Holy Spirit, I invite You to take possession of my soul.  Come Holy Spirit, come and transform my life.  Holy Spirit, I trust in You. Seven Gifts of the Holy SpiritFear of the Lord: With this gift the Christian becomes keenly aware of anything that may hurt his/her relationship with God.  There is a holy “fear” of hurting this relationship and grace is given to avoid these things at all cost.Wisdom: With this gift the Christian is given a special grace to “ponder divine realities” in his/her speculative reason.  We are able to see the big picture and know how best to be an instrument of peace and harmony in our world.Understanding: This is the ability to have a supernatural assurance of the matters of faith.  Life makes sense.  We can make sense of the deeper parts of revelation, make sense of suffering and understand those things that tempt us to doubt.  With this gift we come to see how everything in life can work for good in accordance with God's plan.Knowledge:  With this gift the Christian knows, more in the practical intellect, what God's will is in this or that situation.  We know how to live, how to discern God's will and what decision to make in our daily life.  It also enables us to learn from our past mistakes.Counsel:  With this gift the Christian sees him/herself as a link in a chain which makes up the entire Church.  God uses each one of us to help and support one another on our journey.  We know what to say and how to act so as to do our part to build up one another.Fortitude: Simply put, it is a firmness of mind and spirit to do good and avoid evil.  It's a sort of Christian courage.  The Gospel will call all of us to a radical life of love.  Fortitude gives us the strength we need to follow through.Piety:  This gift enables us to first reverence and love God, but also to see the dignity of one another and reverence each other as children of God.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2022 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples.  And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them.  Matthew 28:8–9They went away “fearful” but also “overjoyed.”  What a fascinating combination!  These two experiences do not at first seem like they go hand in hand.  How is one fearful while also filled with joy?  Wouldn't fear undermine joy?  And wouldn't joy seem to cast out fear?  This all depends upon what sort of “fear” these holy women were experiencing.  It seems that the fear these women were experiencing was one of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the gift of holy fear.  This is not a fear in the normal sense of being afraid.  Rather, it's a fear that is better defined as a deep reverence, wonder and awe.  It's a gift that enabled these women to recognize the profundity of what they were presently experiencing.  They were in awe, holy shock, amazement and filled with joy all at the same time.  They would have suddenly experienced the amazing realization and hope that Jesus had beaten death itself.  They were most likely confused but also filled with a faith that left them with a conviction that something extraordinary had just taken place.  This is the experience we must have today.  Today is the second day in the Octave of Easter.  That means today is Easter Day once again.  We celebrate Easter Day for eight straight days culminating with Divine Mercy Sunday.  So these next eight days are days when we should spend extra time trying to penetrate and experience the same experience these holy women had as they first discovered that Jesus was no longer in the tomb.  We must let ourselves engage the mystery of the Resurrection.  We must see it for what it is.  We must strive to comprehend this gift and the amazing fact that in His Resurrection, Jesus destroys the effects of sin.  He destroys death itself.  Truly amazing!Do you understand the Resurrection of Christ?  Not well enough.  It's only the humble truth for each of us to admit that we need to understand the Resurrection more.  We must let not only the truth of the Resurrection sink in, we must also allow the effects of the Resurrection to change us.  We must allow the Resurrection of Christ to enter into our souls and invite us to share in this new life today.As these holy women left the tomb, the Scripture tells us that they met the Resurrected Christ on their way.  And it tells us that when they saw Jesus they, “approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage.”  This is no small act of adoration and love.  This act of worship and adoration of Jesus shows that they not only believed, but also acted by worshiping Him.  We must do the same.Reflect, today, upon the awesome event of the Resurrection and spend time this week in this humble adoration.  Try to literally bow down to the ground in homage before the Resurrected Lord.  Try to do this literally.  Perhaps in the silence of your room, or in a church, or any place that you can comfortably express this literal and physical act of worship and adoration.  As you do this, let yourself come face to face with the Risen Lord.  And let Him begin to more deeply transform your life!Lord, I do believe.  I believe You rose victorious over sin and death.  Allow me, especially during this Octave of Easter, to enter into the great mystery of Your Resurrection.  Help me to understand and experience this overwhelming glory in my life.  I adore You with a profound love, dear Lord. Help me to worship You with all my might.  Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2022 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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