The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 245: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
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Sep 2, 2023 Father Mike Schmitz discusses the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, how they enhance virtues, guide individuals towards the Lord, and help us live a full Christian life. He explains the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to cultivate the fruits of the Spirit in our lives.
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Gifts: Permanent Dispositions
- The gifts of the Holy Spirit are permanent dispositions that make a person open and docile to divine guidance.
- They enable Christians to follow the Holy Spirit's promptings without losing free will or being overwhelmed.
Seven Gifts Defined
- Wisdom draws us to divine things and helps us appreciate their value while understanding helps us grasp revealed truths.
- Counsel guides practical decisions; knowledge judges created things; fortitude provides inspired courage; piety fosters reverence; fear of the Lord inspires profound respect.
Understanding Fear of the Lord
- Fear of the Lord is a profound respect for God's majesty paired with a fear of offending Him through sin.
- This fear is not servile or slavish but the fear of a beloved Father worthy of love and reverence.