The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 97: Introduction to the Holy Spirit

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Apr 7, 2023
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Trinity's Role in Salvation

  • St. Irenaeus taught that baptism brings new life through the Holy Spirit, connecting us to the Son and then the Father.
  • This emphasizes the Trinity's role in salvation and our path to incorruptibility.
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Gradual Revelation of God

  • St. Gregory of Nazianzus explained how God revealed Himself gradually, first as Father, then as Son, and finally as Holy Spirit.
  • This divine pedagogy allowed humanity to grasp God's nature over time.
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Holy Spirit's Actions

  • The Holy Spirit reveals Christ to us and empowers us to welcome Him in faith, working through scriptures, tradition, the Church, and sacraments.
  • The Spirit also works through prayer, ministries, missionary work, and the lives of saints.
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