Tag: Holy Spirit

What happens when a trained nurse discovers that God has gifted her in ways she never imagined? For Marini Logarti, “Called and Gifted” became the key to unlocking a completely new path in life – one that has led her from the hospital ward to event management and parish leadership.

In living a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, and being faithful to what the Lord has asked of us, we discover our truest purpose and joy. The Lord, in his kindness, has already given us everything we need to live a holy and wholesome life.

As we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost in this Jubilee Year of Hope, we return spiritually to the Upper Room in Jerusalem, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles in the form of tongues of fire.

In recent weeks, the Holy Spirit seemed to gently cut through potential political or media distractions and speak to the hearts of journalists, who exhibited an innate sense that the death and election of a pope is a significant event for all of humanity, not just Catholics.

Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognising that millions of people all over the world were praying for them, 133 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel with a singular goal: to elect "a worthy pastor" for the universal church.

Not every Christian is called to be an apostle, prophet or evangelist, Pope Francis said, but all Christians can cultivate the fruits of the Holy Spirit by becoming "charitable, patient, humble, peacemakers."

During the public catechesis Pope Francis tried to address a complex theological question—the relationship of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit.

Pope Francis spoke to married Catholic couples on the importance of praying to the Holy Spirit for the good of their marriage.

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on two characteristics of the Holy Spirit: evangelisation and diversity in unity.

In the corporate sphere, it would be unthinkable to have your “competitors” supporting your work but it makes perfect sense for Catholics, writes Monica Doumit.

Pope Francis delivered a poignant message on Pentecost focused on two points: strength and kindness and how these two virtues can aid our efforts in evangelisation without being overbearing.

Pope Francis visited thousands at Verona's Bentegodi Stadium, during his day tour in the Italian city where he spoke passionately about the power of the Holy Spirit.