The Catholic Church has perennially taught the traditional seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are listed in Isaiah 11:1-3 and received by all Christians (CCC1831). Beginning early last century, some Protestant Christians—particularly Pentecostals—have focused on the charismatic gifts discussed ...
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is a concept in Catholicism. The gifts refer to the seven graces bestowed upon Catholics who follow their faith correctly. The gifts -- wisdom, piety, fear of the Lord, understanding, counsel, knowledge and fortitude -- are outlined in the Bible in Isaiah...
As my soul begins to find its way out of what I’d call a minor spiritual darkness, as I recognize my tendency to resist the workings of the Holy Spirit and His very gentle but insistent promptings to overcome that tendency, today’s psalm reminds me that God has a plan for me. And...