Lopez: You write that the gifts of the Holy Spirit “actualize the wise love of God in our lives.” What does that look like? Father Cuddy: When modern Christians hear mention of the “gifts of ...

In the modern West, we value a gift with no strings attached because it preserves our autonomy—we aren’t beholden to anyone.

The effects of Confirmation are an increase of sanctifying grace, the strengthening of our faith, and the gifts of the Holy Ghost ... Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom ...

2. Anointing: In baptism we are not just washed of sins, but we also become temples of the Holy Spirit. After baptism there ...

Let’s begin with Paul’s very positive teaching found in Romans 8:14, “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are ...

Paul reminds us that through Christ, we are no longer bound to the old way of trying to please God by keeping the law on our ...

It is an expression of the desire of the faithful to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit Most often prayed between Ascension and Pentecost, it can be prayed at any time of the year. The prayer ...

through faith … it is the gift of God. Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything ...