A bird or a flame. Traditionally, these are the most common images used as metaphors for the Holy Spirit. The ornithological metaphor is usually traced back to Luke 3:22 when, at Jesus' baptism by ...

We can experience the Holy Spirit by becoming attuned to the Spirit's movement in our experiences, says Fr. Daniel P. Horan. We just might find that she defies our preconceived notions of God.

Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pope explained that the Holy Spirit’s “work in us is powerful, as symbolized by the signs of wind and fire,” but it is also gentle and “welcoming to ...

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 19, 2023 / 02:00 am. The first novena ever prayed is the Pentecost Novena, or the Novena to the Holy Spirit.

The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you (Jn 14:25-26). To summarize: Thank God that we can picture the ...

It happens to all of us, now and again, when a song’s melody or lyrics get stuck in one’s head. It is called an earworm, which Wikipedia describes as “that ...

Imagine walking through life without the Holy Spirit. No inner guide. No advocate. No quiet voice in your spirit convicting ...

Holy Spirit appeared headed for a 9-0 shutout win. Spartans linemen Jackson Brochard and Ubrig Kurtz sparked the defense with two sacks each. Nick Medina had a sack for Spirit, ...

Charisms are one of the ways in which the Holy Spirit builds up the Church, renews her, and brings her back to the fresh waters of the interior life. The Catechism gives some guidance: ...