We have now meditated on the gifts of the Holy Ghost. We see how generous
the adorable Spirit is. He is constantly giving Himself and yet is never
exhausted, so that we are rich indeed by the goodness of the Holy Ghost.
Our mind is enlightened, and we pray to the Holy Spirit to open our hearts
and to enkindle in them the fire of divine love. Before all our actions we
call on the sacred Spirit to help us, so that our actions may be done
well, an honor to God and a source of merit to ourselves. On the feast of
Pentecost we celebrate other gifts: as the gift of “language,” which is
the means by which the Gospel is spread all over the world. Again was
given by the Holy Ghost the gift of “healing.” The first Christians were
able to work miracles. We have lost confidence; had we the same strong
faith many wonders would also happen at our bidding.
Prayer.
Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, etc., etc.
Twenty‐seventh Day.
The Holy Ghost has also other gifts in store for us, gifts which are
called fruits—as if from this divine tree were growing a variety of
different virtues, diffused from united efforts. There must be some result
from this expenditure of power, and when we are good Christians we will
certainly enjoy these gifts and fruits: they will grow on the tree of the
Holy Ghost and will be reproduced in our hearts. These fruits are twelve
in number: Charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, long‐
suffering, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, and chastity. Charity is
a love and kindness towards all mankind; we love all the members of the
human family and we are interested in their welfare; we are continually
searching for means to help them, and all for the one purpose: the good of
their immortal souls. By this virtue we are moved to share our goods with
others, contenting ourselves with what is necessary. Another beautiful
fruit of the Holy Ghost is eternal joy. Our souls are continually
rejoicing in God, Who is our great reward.
Prayer.
Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, etc., etc.
Twenty‐eighth Day.
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