The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a beautiful and powerful part of who God is. We need Him in our life as a conduit to become who God created us to be, and through His power we have aid in all situations. Without Him, we are powerless.
What is the Holy Spirit?
In Catholic teachings, the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity, together with the Father and the Son (Jesus Christ). The Holy Spirit is considered the source of all divine life, wisdom, and grace, and is seen as the bond of love between the Father and the Son.
The Holy Spirit is believed to have been present at the creation of the world and to have inspired the prophets and apostles in their writing. The Holy Spirit is also seen as the giver of spiritual gifts and as the one who sanctifies and transforms the hearts of believers.
In Catholic sacraments, the Holy Spirit is seen as the source of power and grace, and is invoked in rituals such as baptism, confirmation, and the celebration of the Eucharist. The Holy Spirit is also revered for his role in guiding the Church and for his gifts of wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Spirit is not simply a force or an impersonal power, but is a person with a will and intelligence, who can be known and loved, and who dwells within the hearts of all believers. Through the Holy Spirit, Catholics believe that they are united with the Father and the Son in a single divine life, and that they can participate in the divine nature.
Supernatural ways the Holy Spirit wants to empower you
“Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you,” John 16:7.
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit,” 2 Corinthians 3:18.
