Category Archives: English

The Holy Spirit and the Conclave

Posted on March 15, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________     ______________________________________________________________   “Come, Holy Spirit,” cardinals pray in the Sistine Chapel for the Holy Spirit’s guidance to elect a new pope. The Holy Spirit did neither prompt the election of Benedict IX (1032–1048), a thoroughly corrupt pope, … Continue reading →

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Confirmation

Posted on March 9, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit and the Eucharist

Posted on March 6, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ The Catholic Church celebrates daily the Eucharist, except on Holy Friday, in the liturgical forms which the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, has formulated throughout generations. Christ was conceived by the Virgin Mary through the power of … Continue reading →

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Dawn of Christ’s Public Ministry

Posted on February 25, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________     ______________________________________________________________   Christ performed many miracles in the dawn of His public ministry.  He preached the good news, expelled demons and healed people with many infirmities, including blindness and paralysis. Christ entered the synagogue in Nazareth, where … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit’s Gifts and Fruits

Posted on February 17, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ The Holy Spirit grants us seven gifts: Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Piety and Fear of the Lord, to strengthen the Mystic Body of Christ. Not every Christian has the same gift, just as not every part of … Continue reading →

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Holy Spirit

Posted on February 11, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ The Holy Spirit is the Holy Trinity’s third member, and the most active and least known member in the world. He created the world (Genesis 1:2), led Jesus into the desert (Matthew 4:1), comes to us at Confirmation … Continue reading →

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Baptism

Posted on February 8, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Baptism, the sacrament of Catholic Church’s initiation, makes an indelible mark on the soul and brings us into a new life in Christ.  Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in the river Jordan and ordered His disciples … Continue reading →

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Catholic Funeral Mass

Posted on January 23, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ The Catholic Funeral Mass is the supreme liturgical act to a defunct: to commend him to God’s merciful love, plead for forgiveness of his sins, and support mourners.  Catholics may derive secondary purposes, like Grace for souls in … Continue reading →

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Seize God’s Hand

Posted on January 14, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ We were born to love and serve the Lord, seek Spiritual Growth, and go to Heaven. Our parents introduced us to the Faith in Baptism, and we ratified the Faith in Confirmation.  We are supposed to blossom in … Continue reading →

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Suffering

Posted on January 14, 2013 by inspiredbythespirit

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ The fourth chapter of Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter SALVIFICI DOLORIS covers Christ overcoming suffering through love. The chapter has four key ideas: malice of Lucifer, malice of man, suffering and beatitudes. Malice has two primary characteristics: … Continue reading →

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