The Holy Spirit

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  Word of God  
 
I will send him to you.
Jesus; John 16:7
 


We need the Holy Spirit to perfect and renew us;
for spiritual fire can cleanse us,
and spiritual water can recast us as in a furnace
and make us into new people.

 
Didymus of Alexandria, 4th century

 
 
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The holy Spirit
will teach you everything.
Jesus; John 14:26
 


The action of the Holy Spirit
is different in different people,
but the Spirit himself is always the same.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

 
 
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A pure heart create for me O God.
Psalm 51:10
 


Clearing and purifying the mind
is the task of the Holy Spirit.

 
Diadochus of Photica, 5th century

 
 
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How manifold are your works!
Psalm 104:24
 


The effects of the Holy Spirit’s action
are both many and marvelous.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

 
 
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Do not extinguish the Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:19
 


Do not sadden the Holy Spirit
with evil acts and thoughts,
or his light may cease to protect you.

 
Diadochus of Photica, 5th century

 
 
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Receive the Holy Spirit.
Jesus; John 20:22
 


The Spirit comes to enlighten the mind first,
of the one who receives him,
and through him, the minds of others as well.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

 
 
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The Holy Spirit
will teach you all things.
Jesus; John 14:26
 


We receive the Spirit of Truth
so that we can know the things of God.

 
St. Hiliary of Poitiers, 4th century

 
 
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You have put on Christ.
cf Galatians 3:27
 


In each person,
the Spirit reveals his presence in a particular way
for the common good.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

 

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