Fruits of the Holy Spirit Archives - SpiritualDirection.com

A Look at the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Msgr. Charles Pope May 20, 2024 No Comments

“By these gifts, we steer a middle ground between rejection and indulgence, excess and defect.” – Monsignor Charles Pope

Thou Shalt Renew the Face of the Earth

Debra Black May 12, 2024 No Comments

“However, for the rest of us, the Spirit’s fruits seen in our actions are preceded by a change in our perspective, a perspective that differs in its clarity and purity because our eyes now see with Love. These fruits become our attitude.” – Debra Black

The Power of Receiving

Lisa Cotter March 29, 2022 2 Comments

“Why couldn’t I just look past the challenges and be grateful for the blessings? Why couldn’t I figure out how not to be overwhelmed?” – Lisa Cotter

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Sophia Institute Press May 4, 2021 No Comments

The Holy Bread of Eternal Life is a powerful and timely book by scholar Peter Kwasniewski that exalts the divine gift of the Blessed Sacrament, which can never be too much adored, too much loved, too much cared for, or too much sacrificed for.

Receiving the Word in Affliction and Joy

Anthony Lilles October 31, 2020 No Comments

Those who imitate the Word do so in joy–and suffering. Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects.

A Living Smile

Claire Dwyer June 11, 2020 4 Comments

A smile is a small–although not always easy–sacrament of joy. Claire Dwyer shares about this surprising “apostolate” as her series on Elizabeth of the Trinity continues.