“O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams.” —Saint Augustine
Many of us are perplexed by the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. We "adore and glorify" the Spirit alongside the Father and the Son, but do we truly understand the Spirit's power or actions?
Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J., renowned spiritual leader, popular author, and TV host, leads us through seven sessions on the Holy Spirit, answering questions such as:
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in creation?
- How does the Holy Spirit bestow authority and empower us?How did the Spirit work through the prophets?
- How does the Spirit give us wisdom and "lead us into all truth"?
- What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and the Trinity?
- How did the Holy Spirit empower Mary and others in the New Testament?
- What role does the Holy Spirit play in our spiritual lives?
Each session, designed for use by groups or individuals, includes catechesis, discussion, and a call to put the learning into practice. Let this study encourage you, and remember the words of the Veni, Creator Spiritus, which dates back to the ninth century and prays, “Come Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest.”