Tag: Holy Spirit
Calling on the Holy Spirit and all the saints, cardinals begin...
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.
Pope urges Christians to joyfully cultivate fruits of the Spirit
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."
Pope Francis addresses complex theological question in catechesis
During the public catechesis Pope Francis tried to address a complex theological question—the relationship of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit.
Praying to the Holy Spirit can help couples stay united, pope...
Pope Francis spoke to married Catholic couples on the importance of praying to the Holy Spirit for the good of their marriage.
Pope Francis: Church unity is not made by negotiating
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on two characteristics of the Holy Spirit: evangelisation and diversity in unity.
The Catholic difference: Donum ministries
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.
Evangelisation with the Holy Spirit will not be overbearing
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.
How can we let the Holy Spirit change our life?
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.
Put the Holy Spirit back at the centre of the church
The celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ is a very special occasion at the Vatican, and one that prompted the pope to emphasise prioritising it again.
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP: Great South Land of the Holy Spirit
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP's homily for the Australia Day Mass at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary and St Peter Chanel, Domus Australia, 26 January 2024.
Q and A with Fr John Flader: What is an epiclesis?
I occasionally hear the word “epiclesis” when people are talking about the liturgy. What exactly is this?
The word “epiclesis” is Greek and it...
The Holy Spirit: the Holy Trinity’s hype man
One of the many, great joys of being a priest is to celebrate weddings. This is especially so when the bride and groom place Christ at the centre of their ceremony. When Jesus is made the guest of honour at the wedding feast, the miracle of Cana happens again. The finest wine of holy joy overflows, long after the bar tab has run out.
