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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 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 ...
Pope asks police to be examples of moral integrity, charity, respect
WEB15 hours ago · Pope asks police to be examples of moral integrity, charity, respect. Pope Francis poses for a photo with members of Italy’s Guardia di Finanza, the financial police, in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Sept. 21, 2024, the feast of St. Matthew, patron of the force. CNS photos/Vatican Media.
With trip planned, ailing pope cancels appointments to rest
WEB21 hours ago · Saying Pope Francis had “a mild flu-like condition,” the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23. The 87-year-old pope, the press office said, would be resting as “a precautionary measure” in view of his scheduled trip Sept. 26-29 to Luxembourg and Belgium.
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). …
St. Gabriel, the Archangel – God’s Special Messenger
WEBNov 17, 2020 · Gabriel is a Hebrew word with two root parts. The first portion, “gabri,” means strength, power, or might; while the suffix, “El,” is a Hebrew word for God. The name Gabriel means God is strong, God is powerful, or God is mighty. Gabriel’s Status. An archangel is a superior rank, higher than other angels. Archangels occupy a loftier ...
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.
The power of the Holy Spirit at confirmation
WEBMay 23, 2018 · The Holy Spirit enlightens the mind and impassions the heart. It gives increased knowledge and understanding of Jesus, his Gospel and the mysteries of the faith. It also moves a person to love Jesus more dearly and strengthens the desire to please and obey him. The gift of the Holy Spirit in confirmation completes the sacraments of initiation ...
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