The Holy Spirit, often described as the Comforter, Advocate, or Helper in Scripture, is central to Christian living.
One of the most often asked questions and one of the most difficult concepts to understand in the Christian faith is “Who is the Holy Spirit”? Although I became a believer many years ago, this
There was a wonderful excursus on the Church as the Body of Christ in the Sunday readings. Would that we might better appreciate the diversity of gifts in the Church today instead of being fearful or dismissive of gifts that we appreciate less. As a pastor, I have come to appreciate that people find their … Continue reading "A Brief Treatise on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit"
What does Jesus mean when he says he will give living water to anyone who asks? Let's explore John 4:10's meaning in greater Biblical detail.
The word “spirit” appears 659 times throughout the books of the Bible. The graph below shows the locations of each appearance. It begins with Genesis in the top left and concludes with Revelation in the
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The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit are enumerated in Isaiah 11:2-3. And there shall come forth a rod out of the root of Jesse, and a flower shall rise up ...
Who is the Holy Spirit? That's a question circulating in the American church right now. I want to give you my answer today.
Discover the 10 clear signs the holy spirit is speaking to you that will help you know for sure that you are hearing God's voice not otherwise.
Seven Gifts of The Holy Spirit Coloring Page – Confirmation Gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom Understanding Counsel Fortitude Knowledge Piety Fear of the Lord
Catholic quotes, infographics, memes and more resources for the New Evangelization. Infographic: The Symbols of the Holy Spirit.
Speaking in tongues can be activated at any time after receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. To activate speaking in tongues, simply switch over from praying in your native language, to praying in your heavenly language by speaking out loud the syllables coming from your spirit.
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Christ’s greatest gift to the Church is the gift of the Holy Spirit; this gift is, moreover, original, unique, and exclusive. Now if someone finds this assertion unsurprising, I suspect he may not have given it the critical reflection it calls for. There should be at least a few faithful […]
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are enumerated in Isaiah 11:2-3. Given at baptism, they perfect the virtues of all Christians who receive them.
Do you want to know more about the baptism of The Holy Spirit? Check out this post for answers to all the questions you may have.
We often hear about the Holy Spirit in church but many people don't understand who the Holy Spirit Is. In this article, we will explore who the Holy Spirit is, how we receive the Holy Spirit, and what the role of the Holy Spirit is.
I know many students this Spring had their Confirmation delayed, but some dioceses are already working on rescheduling Sacraments for this fall! If you are like me, we lost some of our preparation time in the classroom and will likely be unable to spend any time together before the actual Confirmation. I wanted to send something easy but meaningful to the families to help them pray and prepare as the date approaches, especially helping the Confirmands open up their hearts to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit that will be received in the Sacrament. This family retreat is organized around the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and shares a set of links to prayers, music, a Bible verse, Lectio Divina journal, videos, and suggested activities for each Gift. I created it with students just before their Confirmation in mind, but it also would be great for students who have been recently Confirmed to get them thinking about allowing the Gifts to be put to use in their lives. Really the activities would work well for any junior high or high school student- which is nice because a lot of resources for Catholic kids I've seen (and created myself!) for the summer are aimed at younger kids. This could almost function like an at home VBS for older kids! ;) All of these ideas are also perfect for a study of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the classroom when we are back together. My wording in the retreat schedule is specific to kids who are preparing for their upcoming Confirmation, but I'm also including an editable version so you can add your own dates, specific links or ideas, or change some of the content to be more generalized. --- An important part of the retreat is spending time each week in Scripture reflecting on the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. I made this simple Lectio Divina journal to act as an aide to that prayer. If your students or child isn't familiar with Lectio Divina, I'd recommend also these Lectio Divina printables to help. The journal is intended to be printed (two sided if possible, but not necessary) and then folded in half with this as the cover. Click here or on the image to open the pdf journal: There is a page and a Scripture passage for each of the seven Gifts with room to journal using the four steps of Lectio Divina. Hopefully this is something that could be discussed and prayed over with a parent or Confirmation sponsor, or even as a whole family Bible Study. The retreat is designed to give a few easy to implement ideas surrounding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit each week, helping open the heart of the Confirmand to be ready to receive His Gifts. All the links are free and easily accessible. The include a prayer (usually offered as both the text and a song or video), the Scripture to pray with that is also listed in the Lectio Divina journal, two videos about that Gift of the Holy Spirit (as well as a whole playlist of Confirmation videos), and a couple of activity suggestions that range from conversations with Sponsors, to researching their Confirmation Saints, to readings that deepen their understanding of the effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Click here for a pdf version of the retreat: Click here to open up an editable version of the retreat so you can change wording, add links, list specific dates, etc. When you open this version in Google Slides, you will either need to make a copy and then edit your own version in Google Slides or download and edit in PowerPoint. Either way, I then recommend saving as a pdf before sending out to students and families- it usually helps with access and formatting issues. May the Gifts of the Holy Spirit manifest themselves in our work and in the lives of our students and families. Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Christ’s greatest gift to the Church is the gift of the Holy Spirit; this gift is, moreover, original, unique, and exclusive. Now if someone finds this assertion unsurprising, I suspect he may not have given it the critical reflection it calls for. There should be at least a few faithful […]
In this article we will take a look into 10 symbols of the Holy Spirit that we see in the Bible. You will be amazed to see what these symbols are and what they mean to
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are enumerated in Isaiah 11:2-3. Given at baptism, they perfect the virtues of all Christians who receive them.
The Holy Spirit is your Teacher. Have you thought about this? Read my post at onisim.net and don't forget to leave a comment! God bless!
In some movements the Holy Spirit is overemphasized, leading to a Christless Pentecost. In other denominations and movements, the Spirit is but a footnote, an afterthought, even a stranger. What follows are 50 things the Holy Spirit does according to the New Testament.
One of the most often asked questions and one of the most difficult concepts to understand in the Christian faith is “Who is the Holy Spirit”? Although I became a believer many years ago, this
Do you want to know more about the baptism of The Holy Spirit? Check out this post for answers to all the questions you may have.
on the wall of the baptistry in the bell tower of Holy Trinity Monastery near Jordanville, NY. Monday, Feb. 20th, 2012.
We often hear about the Holy Spirit in church but many people don't understand who the Holy Spirit Is. In this article, we will explore who the Holy Spirit is, how we receive the Holy Spirit, and what the role of the Holy Spirit is.
The Holy Spirit Dove - Religious Glass Mosaic: Create an ethereal ambiance in your space with this exquisite Holy Spirit Dove glass mosaic. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this sacred piece seamlessly captures the divine spirit, bringing a sense of tranquility and purity to your home or prayer room. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns reflect the beauty of faith, making it a perfect addition to any religious setting. Elevate your spiritual connection and inspire contemplation with the Holy Spirit Dove - Religious Glass Mosaic.
I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you. — John 14:16-17Jesus told His disciples that God would send His Holy
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 Where He is, we find our freedom, our life, our joy, our happiness, our courage, our nobility, or identity, our purpose, our light, our hope, ourselves. May the Holy Spirit pour into your life today, into the hearts of your family members, into all those you encounter.
Holy Spirit Dove with fire outpouring
After the Attunement / Initiation you will be able to use The 5 Gifts of the Holy Spirit anytime you want. 1 - Holy Spirit Light Bomb - An instantaneous super strong, purifying flash of light! 2 - Holy Spirit Water – To purify and bless any space, activate the physical water to create holy water. 3 - Orb of the Holy Spirit - Can be directed to "patrol" and protect a space for up to 12 hours. 4 - Holy Rain - Activate this gift for a soothing and cleansing "Holy Rain" covering any area up to 10 meters in diameter. 5 - Dome of the Holy Spirit - This force will create a protective dome for any area. It protects a space up to 7 meters in diameter for up to 12 hours. Includes a amazing manual and a beautiful certificate! What is an Attunement / Initiation? Its an ability that is passed from someone who is initiated/attuned to a energy system. This grants the person the ability to call the energy anytime it wants. The energy is felt in the hands sometimes as warmth, other times as vibration and then the energy can be moved and directed at will. Its a very safe process that have great positive results. And you will be able to use this energies for the rest of your life. How is the Attunement / Initiation done? The attunement is done using the Chi Ball process (where your attunement is placed in a invisible ball of energy that you can receive anytime you want).
I know many students this Spring had their Confirmation delayed, but some dioceses are already working on rescheduling Sacraments for this fall! If you are like me, we lost some of our preparation time in the classroom and will likely be unable to spend any time together before the actual Confirmation. I wanted to send something easy but meaningful to the families to help them pray and prepare as the date approaches, especially helping the Confirmands open up their hearts to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit that will be received in the Sacrament. This family retreat is organized around the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and shares a set of links to prayers, music, a Bible verse, Lectio Divina journal, videos, and suggested activities for each Gift. I created it with students just before their Confirmation in mind, but it also would be great for students who have been recently Confirmed to get them thinking about allowing the Gifts to be put to use in their lives. Really the activities would work well for any junior high or high school student- which is nice because a lot of resources for Catholic kids I've seen (and created myself!) for the summer are aimed at younger kids. This could almost function like an at home VBS for older kids! ;) All of these ideas are also perfect for a study of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the classroom when we are back together. My wording in the retreat schedule is specific to kids who are preparing for their upcoming Confirmation, but I'm also including an editable version so you can add your own dates, specific links or ideas, or change some of the content to be more generalized. --- An important part of the retreat is spending time each week in Scripture reflecting on the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. I made this simple Lectio Divina journal to act as an aide to that prayer. If your students or child isn't familiar with Lectio Divina, I'd recommend also these Lectio Divina printables to help. The journal is intended to be printed (two sided if possible, but not necessary) and then folded in half with this as the cover. Click here or on the image to open the pdf journal: There is a page and a Scripture passage for each of the seven Gifts with room to journal using the four steps of Lectio Divina. Hopefully this is something that could be discussed and prayed over with a parent or Confirmation sponsor, or even as a whole family Bible Study. The retreat is designed to give a few easy to implement ideas surrounding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit each week, helping open the heart of the Confirmand to be ready to receive His Gifts. All the links are free and easily accessible. The include a prayer (usually offered as both the text and a song or video), the Scripture to pray with that is also listed in the Lectio Divina journal, two videos about that Gift of the Holy Spirit (as well as a whole playlist of Confirmation videos), and a couple of activity suggestions that range from conversations with Sponsors, to researching their Confirmation Saints, to readings that deepen their understanding of the effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Click here for a pdf version of the retreat: Click here to open up an editable version of the retreat so you can change wording, add links, list specific dates, etc. When you open this version in Google Slides, you will either need to make a copy and then edit your own version in Google Slides or download and edit in PowerPoint. Either way, I then recommend saving as a pdf before sending out to students and families- it usually helps with access and formatting issues. May the Gifts of the Holy Spirit manifest themselves in our work and in the lives of our students and families. Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
This article showcases the Holy Spirit as the author of Scripture, and the One who teaches us and transforms our lives through the Word.
Who is the Holy Spirit? What is the Holy Spirit? To understand things of the spirit we look at God's nature as Spirit.
When I sit down with a cup of cold water (my version of coffee! ;) ) and open the pages of the Bible, I usually equip myself with a few tools. Highlighters, pens, commentaries, notebooks, and more litter my study desk, ready and waiting to dissect the wonders of Scripture. With all these resources, one
There was a wonderful excursus on the Church as the Body of Christ in the Sunday readings. Would that we might better appreciate the diversity of gifts in the Church today instead of being fearful or dismissive of gifts that we appreciate less. As a pastor, I have come to appreciate that people find their … Continue reading "A Brief Treatise on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit"
One of the most often asked questions and one of the most difficult concepts to understand in the Christian faith is “Who is the Holy Spirit”? Although I became a believer many years ago, this
Miraculous true stories of people led by God’s Spirit have been told for generations. Pastors, medical missionaries, and believing men and women manning mission outposts experienced intimate friendship with God. Reading about their adventures generations later called my heart to desire His Spirit’s work in me, too. I went into full time mission work. […]
