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WEBBringing Communion to the world. The Catholic Spirit. One of my main ministries at my parish is serving Communion. This ministry includes serving Communion at Mass, but it also extends to people in our parish community who are unable to join us because of age, infirmity or other obstacles.
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 ...
The fruits of the Holy Spirit - TheCatholicSpirit.com
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 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). …
The gift of repentance - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBFeb 11, 2021 · Lent’s central message is the central message of Jesus: repentance. This is in fact how St. Mark summarizes Jesus’ whole message. We heard it at Sunday Mass just a few weeks ago. When Jesus begins to preach, he says, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1:15).
Understanding the communion of saints - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBOct 27, 2011 · The communion of saints is a timely topic as November approaches, the month we celebrate All Saints (Nov. 1) and All Souls (Nov. 2) and pray for the dead. This core belief is stated in the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.”
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 ...
The biblical basis for confirmation - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBJun 25, 2020 · The conferral of the Holy Spirit, a ritual that resembles confirmation, was an important part of the spiritual life of the early Church. When Peter and John traveled to Samaria, they prayed over the Samaritans in the hope that they might receive the Holy Spirit, and when they laid hands upon them, they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-18).
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.
How to celebrate a Catholic Christmas - TheCatholicSpirit.com
WEBDec 7, 2023 · As we hear the Scriptural account of the Father revealing the divinity of Jesus at his baptism in the Jordan River, we celebrate our own baptism, our “new birth” in Christ and inclusion in his body, the church. For Catholics, Dec. 25 is only the beginning of the celebration of Christmas.