The Holy Spirit does not come empty-handed. He brings gifts that strengthen, enlighten and transform the Christian life. 🕊️
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are not abstract ideas, but graces that help us become more docile to God’s will and more faithful witnesses of the Gospel.
The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
1️⃣ Wisdom
Helps us see life through God’s eyes and value what leads us to Him.
2️⃣ Understanding
Helps us grasp the truths of the faith more deeply and allow God’s Word to enter our hearts.
3️⃣ Counsel
Guides us in our choices and helps us distinguish good from evil, especially in difficult moments.
4️⃣ Fortitude
Gives us courage, perseverance and strength to remain faithful in trials.
5️⃣ Knowledge
Helps us recognize God’s presence in creation, in our lives and in His plan for us.
6️⃣ Piety
Opens our hearts to love God as Father and to live with charity toward others.
7️⃣ Fear of the Lord
Is not terror, but reverence, trust and the desire not to turn away from God.
When we open our hearts to these gifts, the Holy Spirit renews us from within and helps us live as true disciples of Christ.
Come, Holy Spirit.
Fill our hearts and guide us on the path to Heaven. 🙏
Let us learn to be rich in a different way: more attentive to relationships, more intent on valuing the common good, more attached to the local area, more grateful in welcoming and integrating those who come to live with us.
Peace begins in the human heart, passes through relationships, takes root in neighborhoods and peripheries, and expands until it embraces the entire city and the world. Peace is built by promoting a culture that rejects violence, through daily gestures, education, and practical acts of justice. #PastoralVisit #Naples
God’s heart is torn apart by wars, violence, injustice and lies. But our Father’s heart is not with the wicked, the arrogant, or the proud. God’s heart is with the little ones and the humble, and with them He builds up His Kingdom of love and peace day by day. Wherever there is love and service, God is there. #ApostolicJourney #Algeria
The Bay Bridge dazzles again with brilliant new lights.
Glad the bridge is once again illuminated for all to see, and thank you to all those who brought this thrilling display back to the skyline.
King of Peace. He did not arm himself, or defend himself, or fight any war. He revealed the gentle face of God, who always rejects violence. Rather than saving himself, he allowed himself to be nailed to the cross, embracing every cross borne in every time and place throughout human history.
We turn our gaze to Jesus, who reveals himself as King of Peace, even as war looms abounds him. He remains steadfast in meekness, while others are stirring up violence. He offers himself to embrace humanity, even as others raise swords and clubs. #GospelOfToday
I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country