America Magazine

The Holy Spirit is gazing at you—and expecting a response

The Holy Spirit has no face, but he does have a gaze. We can warm to, and benefit from, images of Christ. But remember, these are all creations of the imagination, whether they come from Michelangelo ...
The Catholic Messenger

Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit together

IOWA CITY — How do we cultivate the fruit of the Holy Spirit and intentionally live lives filled with love, joy, peace, ...
America Magazine

Pope Francis: You can’t put the Holy Spirit in a box

Pope Francis greets visitors as he rides the popemobile around St. Peter's Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience June 5, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) Below is the text of Pope ...
National Catholic Register

The Saints Proclaim the Fruits of the Spirit

In confirmation, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are increased within a soul: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety and fear of the Lord. Fresco of Pentecost in Church of ...
Crux

Pope offers boost to pastors of Turkey’s small Catholic flock

On his second day in Turkey, Pope Leo met with the pastors of the country’s small Catholic flock, offering a word of ...
National Catholic Reporter

Listen — you can hear the Holy Spirit in pop song happiness

Last year, on her "Harlequin" album, Lady Gaga belted out a song that was nearly a century old: "Forget your troubles, c'mon, get happy. You better chase all your cares away. Sing 'hallelujah,' c'mon ...