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WEBAfter 43 years, Mark Berchem retires from NET. The Catholic Spirit. The alarm no longer sounds for Mark Berchem, but the 70-year-old still rises before 6 a.m., a creature of habit. He slips into his prayer corner, a glider by the fireplace, to start his day by talking to God, then ambles out to the deck to sip coffee and soak up nature.
The fruits of the Holy Spirit - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBOct 15, 2020 · Rather, they are to be put to good use so they will bear much fruit. In his letter to the Galatians, St. Paul lists the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal 5:22-23). These fruits emanate or proceed from the Holy Spirit and reveal what the Holy Spirit is ...
Gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBFeb 17, 2011 · The traditional fruits of the Holy Spirit. There are 12 traditional fruits of the Holy Spirit, some which overlap the biblical list: charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, long-suffering, humility or gentleness, fidelity or faithfulness, modesty, continence or self-control and chastity. Gifts to be used to bear fruit.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBSep 16, 2020 · Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are imparted on those who receive the sacrament of confirmation. Six are listed in the “Immanuel Prophecy,” which describes an expected future ideal Davidic king: wisdom and understanding, counsel and strength (fortitude), knowledge and fear of the Lord (Is 11:2). …
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WEBMay 13, 2016 · The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Triune God, the Most Holy Trinity, and St. Paul in his letter to the Galatians provides a list of nine fruits of the Spirit: “Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, [and] self-control” (Gal 5:22,23). These fruits emanate or proceed from the Holy Spirit ...
The power of the Holy Spirit at confirmation
WEBMay 23, 2018 · The Holy Spirit empowers a person to do mighty deeds and to perform good works that do much good, with actions that are visible, make a strong statement and are persuasive to others. The gift of the Holy Spirit at confirmation draws a person into a stronger bond with the body of Christ, the Church. It encourages a person to receive the ...
Spiritual effects and benefits of baptism - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBAug 22, 2017 · Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, and it has powerful and long-lasting effects. It changes the spiritual character of a person forever, and the mark of transformation is so permanent that it is indelible; it can never be erased. What follows is a concise list of nine of the most important effects and benefits of the sacrament of baptism.
Confirmation basics - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBApr 22, 2020 · In the Latin rite, the appropriate time for confirmation is “the age of discretion” (Canon 891). It is customary for the bishop to establish a policy for the appropriate age in a diocese. It may be as early as second grade or as late as high school. A person of any age can be confirmed if there is danger of death. Preparation with prayer.
Glory to God in the highest, and — prepare for new words
WEBJul 22, 2011 · The Gloria begins by echoing the good news sung by the angel choirs at the birth of Christ. The Gospel of Luke records these words: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”. Our present translation of the Gloria reads: “Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.”.
The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist
WEBAug 23, 2018 · 0. The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is a doctrine — an official teaching of the Catholic Church — and a profound mystery. With the words of consecration, the whole of Christ is truly present — body, blood, soul and divinity — under the appearances of bread and wine. The doctrine is based upon the …