The Holy Spirit

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  Word of God  
 
The tendency of the Spirit
is toward life and peace
Romans 8:6
 


We must go to the Holy Spirit for interior guidance.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 
 
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Let your good spirit lead me.
Psalm 143:10
 


The Holy Spirit leads us like a mother.
He leads his child by the hand,
as a sighted person leads a blind person.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Spirit of God dwells in you.
Romans 8:9
 


The effects of the Holy Spirit’s action
are both many and marvelous.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Cast off the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12
 


Descend Holy Spirit, descend into the dark,
that the light may shine in the darkness.

 
Caryll Houslander, 20th century

 
 
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Receive the Holy Spirit.
Jesus; John 20:22
 


The Spirit comes gently
and makes himself known by his fragrance.
He is not felt as a burden, for he is light, very light.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalemt, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Send forth your spirit, O Lord.
Psalm 104:30
 


Like sunshine that filters through the whole atmosphere,
yet is enjoyed by each person as though for him alone;
so the Holy Spirit pours forth his grace in full measure
sufficient for all, yet present as though exclusively
to everyone who is willing to welcome him.

 
St. Basil, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Spirit dwells with you.
Jesus; John 14:17
 


The Spirit
is always speaking to us deep in our hearts,
if only we listen.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Receive the Holy Spirit.
Jesus; John 20:22
 


The kiss of God is the gift of the spirit.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 

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