The Holy Spirit

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You are in the Spirit,
if in fact, the Spirit of God dwells in you.
Romans 8:9
 


The Holy Spirit longs to find the gates of our heart,
so that he may enter in and dwell there,
and sanctify it.

 
St. Ephraem, 4th century

 
 
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To set the mind on the flesh is death,
but to set the mind on the Spirit
is life and peace.
Romans 8:6
 


Let us pray
that the Holy Spirit be ever at our side
and that he never abandon us.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

 
 
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Do not grieve the Spirit of God.
Ephesians 4:30
 


Lord, do not let my heart lean
either to the right or to the left,
but let your good spirit guide me along the straight path.

 
St. John Damascene, 8th century

 
 
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Lord, when you send forth your spirit,
they are created,
and you renew the face of the earth.
Psalm 104:30
 


These words…
summon us to ever deeper faith in God’s infinite power
to transform every human situation, to create life from death,
and to light up even the darkest night.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

 
 
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Receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts of the Apostles 8:15
 


As clear transparent substances become very bright
when sunlight falls on them and shine with a new radiance,
so also souls in whom the Spirit dwells
become spiritual themselves and a source of grace
for others.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

 
 
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It is the spirit that gives life.
Jesus; John 6:63
 


Through the Holy Spirit we become citizens of heaven,
we enter into eternal happiness,
and abide in God.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

 
 
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If by the Spirit
you put to death the deeds of the body
you will live.
Romans 8:13
 


It is a great art to act only by the Spirit of Jesus.

 
St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The heavenly Father
will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.
cf Jesus; Luke 11:13
 


The Spirit raises our hearts to heaven,
guides the steps of the weak,
and brings to perfection those who are making progress.

 
St. Basil the Great, 4th century

 

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