The Holy Spirit, also called the Paraclete, is often depicted by a dove
The prophet Isaiah introduces us to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are very important helps in living our spiritual life to the full. In this meditation we use texts of Sacred Scripture to consider:
The nature and role of the gifts
How they differ from the virtues
How each one of the seven gifts helps us in a particular way
From the moment she conceived Jesus in her womb, Mary became the mother of his Mystical Body, the Church, and of all of us. In this meditation we use texts from Sacred Scripture, Pope St John Paul II, Pope St Paul VI, St Josemaria Escriva and St Bernard to consider how:
Mary gave birth to Jesus and to the Church in Bethlehem
From the Cross at Calvary, Jesus gave Mary to St John, and to each one of us, as our mother
Because of the pain she suffered when Christ’s body was pierced with a lance and the Church flowed from his side on Calvary, Mary has a special love for all her children
Mary exercises her motherly role in many moments related in the Scriptures
We can show our gratitude to Our Lady and honour her through such practices as the Rosary, the Angelus, Marian aspirations and pilgrimages
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