Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies The Fruit of the Spirit
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Jun 5, 2025 Reflecting on Pentecost, the discussion emphasizes how the Holy Spirit's presence is revealed through powerful effects. The significance of the 'fruits of the Spirit' is explored, showcasing qualities like love, joy, and peace as vital signs of divine influence. Personal anecdotes highlight the connection between love for God and community-building through kindness. The importance of virtues such as meekness, self-control, and faithfulness is stressed, encouraging listeners to pursue these qualities, especially during this festive season.
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Holy Spirit as Invisible Wind
- The Holy Spirit is like an invisible wind whose effects we can see and feel. - Similarly, God's Spirit is unseen but its work is visible in the world around us.
Fruits Signify Spirit's Work
- The fruits of the Holy Spirit are the signs of God's presence and life active in us. - They include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Love Is Spirit's Mark
- Love is the defining mark of the Holy Spirit as the Spirit is the love between Father and Son. - True love means willing the good of God and all that God loves.