In the 10th chapter of Acts, Luke tells a story that shook the very foundations of the early church. The Holy Spirit had come and had begun to work in the lives of the disciples and the newly formed ...

“The Spirit is the dove of peace who calms us, the gift giver who equips us, the river of living water who flows out of us to refresh the world.” Max Lucado – “Help Is Here” Fifteen minutes into my ...

For a majority of Christians, the Holy Spirit is a third of the Trinity, and memorizing verses about the spirit of God are encouraged to do. "The Triune God", also known as the Father, Son, and the ...

The holy spirit has been described in many ways down through the years. Some Christians characterized him as a power, a force, or even a warm fuzzy feeling. Others have referred to him as something ...

Because the Holy Spirit specializes in love and unity, Catholic couples should pray regularly for the Spirit to be present in their marriage, Pope Francis said. "Where the Holy Spirit enters, the ...

When the Holy Spirit seems tough for congregants to grasp, borrow these surprising images from the church fathers. When I went to seminary, I learned just enough about the Holy Spirit to render him ...

In confirmation, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are increased within a soul: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety and fear of the Lord. Fresco of Pentecost in Church of ...

The papal election isn’t just for pundits — it’s a chance to teach your children about prayer, trust, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance of the Church. Children hold candles in St. Peter’s Square while ...