7 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Question 1

Wisdom

Answer 1

Allows someone to order all things in accordance to Gods will. The gift has an element of contemplation- or a deep thought process of the divine. Even “uneducated souls” like St. Therese of Lisieux can be wise in the ways of the lord

Question 2

Understanding

Answer 2

A gift that Gives deeper insight to a revealed truth. This allows someone to go beyond the surface of a revealed truth and penetrate into the heart of the truth.For example, many theologians have the gift of understanding and help give us the meaning of symbols and figures of scripture.

Question 3

Knowledge

Answer 3

The gift of knowledge isn’t a gift that will make you smarter. The gift of knowledge allows our intellect make the right judgment on how earthly things are related to
eternal life and Christian perfection. Knowledge helps
show us that the worth and value of earthly things so that they cannot block our union with God.

Question 4

Counsel

Answer 4

The gift of counsel helps a person discern what acts are good and should be done and what acts are evil and should be avoided. The discernment of the actions leads a person to ask “will this lead me into holiness or away from holiness?” The gift of counsel helps preserve a good conscience and gives others counsel in matters of personal holiness.

Question 5

Fortitude

Answer 5

The gift of fortitude allows a person to overcome
dificulties and endure pain and suffering with the strength infused by God. In other words, the gift of fortitude helps someone grow stronger in hardship, stand against evil and persevere to everlasting life. Fortitude also carries with it a conidence in the success of suffering.

Question 6

Piety

Answer 6

The gift of piety allows a person to give worship to God
as Father. Through this gift of worship a person is able
to see and love people as God’s children. This gift helps
us fulill the commandments: love God above all else and
love your neighbor as yourself. Describing someone as
“pious” means he or she is devoted to God in a daily life of reverence and prayer. He or she treats others with respect and dignity.

Question 7

Fear of the Lord

Answer 7

The gift of Fear of the Lord is the foundation for all the
other gifts of the Spirit. From this gift, all the other gifts
arise. Fear of the Lord (also called wonder and awe) allows
a person be detached from sin and material goods out
of love and reverence for God