The Holy Spirit

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  Word of God  
 
We have received, not the spirit of the world,
but the Spirit which is from God.
1 Corinthians 2:12
 


The things we love tell us what we are.

 
St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Do not extinguish the Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:19
 


In every way, therefore, and especially through peace of soul,
we must make ourselves a dwelling-place for the Holy Spirit.

 
Diadochus of Photiké, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Receive the Holy Spirit.
Jesus; John 20:22
 


When the Holy Spirit comes, joy, true joy comes.

 
Pope Francis, 21st Century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Spirit...will be with you.
Jesus; John 14:17
 


We receive the spirit of truth
so that we can know the things of God.

 
St. Hiliary of Poitiers, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The tendency of the Spirit
is toward life and peace
Romans 8:6
 


We must go to the Holy Spirit for interior guidance.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Let your good spirit lead me.
Psalm 143:10
 


The Holy Spirit leads us like a mother.
He leads his child by the hand,
as a sighted person leads a blind person.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Spirit of God dwells in you.
Romans 8:9
 


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

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Cast off the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12
 


Descend Holy Spirit, descend into the dark,
that the light may shine in the darkness.

 
Caryll Houslander, 20th century

 

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