To guide us in our spiritual growth, the Holy Spirit offers us gifts of sanctifying grace. These gifts perfect basic virtues that will lead us to Heaven. When properly used, we stay focused on God.
Wisdom : This gift helps us stay focused on God's will and his plan for us.
Understanding : Lets us grasp truths. It means seeing with the heart, not just the mind.
Counsel : Also called "right judgement," counsel enables us to weigh all the alternatives to make the right choice.
Fortitude : The ability to remain firm against all pressures. (Also called courage.)
Knowledge : A person with knowledge sees more than one dimension of an issue to determine the right path.
Piety : Helps us think of ourselves as children of God and be eager to serve him.
Fear of the Lord : The wonder and awe God inspires encourages us to respect him and all his creations.
Accepting these gifts means identifying and using them : Just don't forget to call on the Holy Spirit for guidance when you do.
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