Fill our lives with wonder and awe The Case for Catholicism - Answers to Classic and Contemporary Protestant Objections, Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to Catholic Beliefs. and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. God's Wisdom is not a wisdom of the world, because it can't be bought, it can't be studied for, or earned. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, and the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. All rights reserved. help us to see the lasting value of justice If Thou take Thy grace away, nothing pure in man will stay, All his good is turn'd to ill. Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion BY faith we know them, but by Understanding we learn to appreciate and relish them. as we work to solve problems of family and nation, From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. Prayer for Enlightenment #1 God, I pray for the knowledge of your will for me. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. I know myself-I know if I don't write down the supernatural wisdom and understanding that God is giving me, I'll lose it. Teach me to know and to seek God, by whom and for whom I was created. There are many highly intelligent men who have exhaustive knowledge of the world's wisdom, but are completely ignorant of God's Wisdom, His Thoughts and His Word. and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. as pray as St. Augustine has taught: Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Job 32:9 says, "Great men are not always wise:". Copyright 2017- CatholicBrain. endobj Holy Spirit,on the first Pentecost,through Your inspiration many were transformed,becoming adopted children of Godand faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.They were animated by the love of Godthat is poured into us by You,Holy Spirit,Who are given to us.Enlighten the minds of unbelievers,incline their wills to accept the Good News,and prompt them to be obedientto the Teachers of the Churchabout whom Christ said:Everyone who hears you, hears Me;everyone who rejects you, rejects MeTeach them how to pray and prepare theirminds and hearts for Your coming into their souls.Amen. <> So, I stopped my horse, got off, cleared a place in the sand and dirt, and scribbled what God was saying to me with a stick. Prayers for Enlightenment - The Spiritual Life PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT # 3 - Powerful Catholic Prayers Prayer For Holy Spirit f+XI9'b|nO dzjip2%H8''8]/$10\g98uVP\s'7~G{g`d 'Dsw d=}FOC]R0e9UTJnEVaEPEPT=F-6e]"2pO^ You are the Spirit of truth, love and holiness, proceeding from the Father and the Son, and equal to Them in all things. Grant me also, O Holy Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, the special favor for which I ask {name special petition}, if it be for Your honor and glory and for my well being. Amen. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Prophets: Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of Yahweh will rest (Isa Isi Is). Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Your favorite studies, available wherever you want. guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision Later, feeling rather silly, I drove my four-wheel drive jeep back up the hill and copied my notes. Spiritofrightjudgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. in your presence which penetrates all creation. O Lord Jesusthrough You I humbly beg the merciful Fatherto send the holy Spirit of grace,that He may bestow upon us His sevenfold gifts.May He send us the gift of wisdom,which will make us relish the Tree of Lifethat is none other than Yourself;the gift of understand, which will enlighten us;the gift of counsel,which will guide us in the way of righteousness;and the gift of fortitude,which will give us the strength to vanquishthe enemies of our sanctification and salvation.May He impart to us the gift of knowledge,which will enable us to discern Your teachingand distinguish good from evil;the gift of piety,which will make us enjoy true peace;and the gift of fear,which will make us shun all iniquityand avoid all danger of offending Your Majesty.To the Fatherand to the Sonand to the Holy Spiritbe given all glory and thanksgiving forever.Amen. Eyes are in your head and take in (receive) light, so to the eye of the heart, open like the eye to receive light. Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Amen. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. and charity in me and bring forth in me all the virtues proper to my state of life. This is a true story! Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr If you don't find anything right away, keep on reading until you come away with something especially for you-even if it's just one verse. Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. The point is, we must have God's understanding of His Wisdom before we can begin to apply it to our lives and before we can pass it on to others. If any of you are having trouble disciplining yourself to read and hear from God daily, I would suggest getting a good daily Bible reading plan. The succession of ideas follows the order of conversion--first, "calling;" then acceptance to "inheritance;" lastly, "inward working of divine power" in the accepted. Amen. A few years ago, while having my coffee and toast and reading my morning newspaper, God spoke to my heart and said, "you give the best part of your day to your toast and the newspaper, what about Me?" Click below to create a new one.
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