The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 113: The Temple of the Holy Spirit (2025)
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Apr 23, 2025 Discover how the Holy Spirit serves as the soul of the Church, uniting believers in Christ. Explore the concept of charisms and how they contribute to the growth of the Christian community. Fr. Mike highlights the importance of discerning and using spiritual gifts for collective enhancement. The discussion emphasizes the Church as the Temple of the Holy Spirit, inviting listeners to recognize their unique roles within this divine framework.
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Holy Spirit is Church's Soul
- The Holy Spirit unites and empowers the whole Church as its soul, just as the soul does for the human body.
- This Spirit is the active principle behind every vital and saving action in the Church.
Holy Spirit Builds Church Through Gifts
- The Holy Spirit works through many means like sacraments, baptism, virtues, and charisms to build up the Church.
- Charisms are special gifts by the Spirit given to build and renew the Church.
Spirit Unites Church as One Body
- The unity of the Church comes from sharing the same Spirit of Christ among diverse members.
- This spiritual unity is like the soul that binds a human body together from many parts.