The Holy Spirit, also called the Paraclete, is the third person of the Holy Trinity. One of its more popular symbols is that of a dove.

When we were baptised we received along with sanctifying grace and the infused virtues the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Few people truly understand the important role of the Gifts in the spiritual life. In this meditation we consider:

• The announcement of the gifts in the prophecy of Isaiah
• The nature of the gifts and their relationship with the virtues
• The role of the gifts
• How we can use each of the Gifts to better advantage in our spiritual life