Mass Readings: Acts 2: 1-11; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 Today’s readings present a number of symbols of the Holy Spirit: strong, driving wind ...

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to the Bible? According to Galatians 5, God gifts Christians spiritual fruit to encourage and strengthen faith. Fruits are good for you ...

Pope Francis asked Catholics to recognize and be thankful for the undeserved gift of the Holy Spirit they received with the sacrament of confirmation. "It is a gift to be cherished with care" and ...

The symbol of the Holy Spirit that comes to mind the most ... Speaking in tongues is one of the gifts of the Spirit. The Bible teaches that believers must proclaim the gospel message to the ...

You ask readers to move beyond theological debates over miraculous gifts (healing, prophecy, speaking in tongues). Why? Too often, discussion about the Holy Spirit runs on two tracks: the ...