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17. The Spirit is our guarantee and deposit of the future resurrection (2 Cor. 1:22; 2 Cor. 5:5).

18. The Spirit seals us unto the day of redemption (Eph. 1:13; 4:30).

19. The Spirit sets us free from the law of sin and death (Rom. 8:2).

20. The Spirit quickens our mortal bodies (Rom. 8:11).

21. The Spirit reveals the deep things of God to us(1 Cor. 2:10).

22. The Spirit reveals what has been given to us from God (1 Cor. 2:12).

23. The Spirit dwells in us (Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 3:16; 2 Tim. 1:14; John 14:17).

24. The Spirit speaks to, in, and through us (1 Cor. 12:3; 1 Tim. 4:1; Rev. 2:11; Heb 3:7; Matt. 10:20; Acts 2:4; 8:29; 10:19; 11:12, 28; 13:2; 16:6,7; 21:4,11).

25. The Spirit is the agent by which we are baptized into the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13).

26. The Spirit brings liberty (2 Cor. 3:17).

27. The Spirit transforms us into the image of Christ (2 Cor. 3:18).

28. The Spirit cries in our hearts, “Abba, Father” (Gal. 4:6).

29. The Spirit enables us to wait (Gal. 5:5).

30.The Spirit supplies us with Christ (Phil. 1:19, KJV).

31. The Spirit grants everlasting life (Gal. 6:8).

32. The Spirit gives us access to God the Father(Eph. 2:18).

33. The Spirit makes us (corporately) God’s habitation (Eph. 2:22).

34. The Spirit reveals the mystery of God to us (Eph. 3:5).

35.The Spirit strengthens our spirits (Eph. 3:16).

36.The Spirit enables us to obey the truth (1 Pet. 1:22).

37. The Spirit enables us to know that Jesus abides in us (1 John 3:24; 4:13).

38. The Spirit confesses that Jesus came in the flesh (1 John 4:2).

39. The Spirit says “Come, Lord Jesus” along with the bride (Rev. 22:17).

40. The Spirit dispenses God’s love into our hearts (Rom. 5:5).

41. The Spirit bears witness to the truth in our conscience (Rom. 9:1).

42. The Spirit teaches us (1 Cor. 2:13; John 14:26).

43.The Spirit gives us joy (1 Thess. 1:6).

44. The Spirit enables some to preach the gospel (1 Pet. 1:12).

45. The Spirit moves us (2 Pet. 1:21).

46. The Spirit knows the things of God (1 Cor. 2:11).

47. The Spirit casts out demons (Matt. 12:28).

48. The Spirit brings things to our remembrance (John 14:26).

49. The Spirit comforts us (Acts 9:31).

50. The Spirit makes some overseers in the church and sends some out to the work of church planting [through the body] 

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1. The Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8).

2. The Spirit guides us into all truth (John 16:13). 

3. The Spirit regenerates us (John 3:5-8; Titus 3:5).

4. The Spirit glorifies and testifies of Christ (John 15:26; 16:14).

 5. The Spirit reveals Christ to us and in us (John 16:14-15). “The Holy Spirit unites us to Jesus Christ and to His body,” writes Viola. Additionally:

6. The Spirit leads us (Rom. 8:14; Gal. 5:18; Matt. 4:1; Luke 4:1).

 7.The Spirit sanctifies us (2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2; Rom. 5:16).

 8. The Spirit empowers us (Luke 4:14; 24:49; Rom. 15:19; Acts 1:8).

9. The Spirit fills us (Eph. 5:18; Acts 2:4; 4:8, 31; 9:17). 

10. The Spirit teaches us to pray (Rom. 8:26-27; Jude 1:20).

11. The Spirit bears witness in us that we are children of God (Rom. 8:16). 

12. The Spirit produces in us the fruit or evidence of His work and presence (Gal. 5:22-23). “The Spirit reveals Christ to us, gives us His life, and makes Christ alive in us,” writes Viola. “The Spirit takes the experiences of Jesus ... His incarnation, ministry, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension ... and brings them into our own experience. Additionally, 

 13. The Spirit distributes spiritual gifts and manifestations (the outshining) of His presence to and through the body (1 Cor.12:4, 8-10; Heb. 2:4).

14. The Spirit anoints us for ministry (Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38).

15. The Spirit washes and renews us (Titus 3:5).

16. The Spirit brings unity and oneness to the body (Eph. 4:3; 2:14-18).

 That means the Spirit plays the same role that He plays in the Godhead. The Spirit is the life that unites Father and Son. The Spirit plays the same role in the church. When the Spirit is operating in a group of people, He unites them in love. Therefore, a sure evidence of the Holy Spirit working in a group is Love and Unity. Not signs and wonders (those are seasonal and can be counterfeited

SPIRITUAL GUIDELINES

When one hears words against holiness or some sinfully ambiguous words, and smiles at them, one would not only be approving the evil uttered, but also encouraging the speaker to repeat that evil. Human respect is highly to be abhorred.

Alas for those people who want to know everything, who want to see everything, who want to experience everything! One needs to restrain one's curiosity, for curiosity tends of itself to make unhappy those people who satisfy it.

In order to preserve and foster in us the virtue of purity and the holiness of our body, which is a temple of the Holy Spirit, * we need to constantly take the precautionary measures, such as the restraint of our eyes and our recourse to prayer. God will destroy anyone who stains one's own body, as St. Paul writes in 1 Corinth.3.17.

It is not enough for you to possess a good knowledge of things. Unless you practise what you know, your knowledge will condemn you. As soon as you die, all your deeds, good and bad, will follow you, and these will bear witness for or against you before the tremendous Divine tribunal. So, beware of what could be in store for you.

All that has been destined by God must needs come to pass. For God created everything for Himself. The past and the future are present to Him. Consequently, our task is to humble ourselves before Him, to adore His judgements, and to surrender ourselves into His embrace.

The lots of fortune are all collected into one lap, but only those are drawn which God decides. Nothing happens haphazardly. Everything is governed by the Wisdom and Providence of God. Let us then resign ourselves to what happens to us. Let us always be pleased with what happens to us.

*Because the human body is a Temple of the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Church incenses the remains, the dead body dring Funeral Services.

From the Writings of St.George Preca, the Maltese Saint

Novena Day 5:

 "Then, he took a young child, placed it in their midst, and putting His arms around it, He said to them:"Whoever welcomes a child such as this in My Name, welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me, welcomes not Me but The One who sent me."

(Mark 9:36,37)

Reflection: Lord Jesus, You told us to welcome each child and no wonder You did! Look at that child. Isn't he beautiful? His smile reflects Your Love  and surely it fills his parents with joy! Lord Jesus, statistics show us though that depending on the country, 92-98% of children resulting positive for down syndrome while in the womb aren'twelcomed. Everyday, parents who would otherwise have loved their child, upon learning that he/she has down syndrome are choosing to abort.

Lord Jesus, instead of choosing to welcome and love and care for these children, we're killing them because of this condition. We're killing other children too because of "disability" when really it's us who are disabled for we are the ones refusing to welcome, see and love them, these, Your precious little ones.

Today, offer a prayer or sacrifice for the protection the unborn infantswho have tested positive for a condition or disability to stand up for all children, no less the little ones who have special needs.

 Prayer:

 God and Father of Life, You have created every human person, and have opened the way for each to have eternal life. We live in the shadow of death. Tens of millions of your children have been killed because of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion. Father, have mercy on us, Heal our world accept our offering of prayer and penance. In Your love for us, Turn back the scourge of abortion.

May each of us exult in hearts full of hope and hands full of mercyand work together to build a culture of life. We pray through Christ our Lord, Amen.

(This prayer is from the Priests for Life website,  May God continue to bless us through their work for life!)

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Thankful 2 b Catholic!: Novena for the Unborn and for an end to abortion (Day 5)

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Contributed by Ruth Vella