To learn about the beginnings of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, please click here: Duquesne Weekend Read Dr. Mary Healy’s article Dynamic Grace: Baptism in the Holy Spirit on Page 4 of Pentecost Today.
Category Archives: Life in the Spirit
“Concerning the Baptism of the Holy Spirit” by Fr. Cantalamessa
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap It is important to understand what the Renewal in the Spirit is all about. After the Second Vatican Council, many things in the Church’s life were renewed–the liturgy, pastoral care, canon law, the constitutions and dress of religious orders. Although all these things are important, they are only external things. […]
“Baptized in the Holy Spirit” by Fr. Harold Cohen
by Harold Cohen, S.J. Prior to His ascension Jesus told His apostles, “Before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” He added, “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses” (Acts 1:5-8). The Apostles prayed for the coming of the Holy Spirit […]
Interview with Patti Mansfield
To view this article printed in America, the National Catholic Review, please click here: Patti Mansfield’s Interview
Message from Pope Francis on the Charismatic Renewal
Pope Francis Leads Meditation for International Gathering of Priests and said: “I ask each and all of you that as part of the current of grace of Charismatic Renewal you organize seminars of life in the Spirit in your parishes and Seminaries, schools, in neighborhoods, to share Baptism in the Spirit; it is catechesis … […]
What is Baptism in the Spirit?
“Baptism in the Spirit is a life-transforming experience of the love of God the Father poured into one’s heart by the Holy Spirit, received through a surrender to the lordship of Jesus Christ. It brings alive sacramental baptism and confirmation, deepens communion with God and with fellow Christians, enkindles evangelistic fervor, and equips a person […]
What is Life in the Spirit?
During the Last Supper, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to remain with His Church forever. That promise was fulfilled through the charismatic experience at Pentecost. Repeated affirmations by our Popes have encouraged us to embrace the charismatic dimension of our faith. More than 120 million Catholics in 235 countries have experienced the touch […]
What is the Gift of Tears?
The actual “gift of tears” is received mostly within the context of the Holy Spirit’s renewing movement (the baptism of the Holy Spirit). There are five facets of the renewal in which weeping and the “Gift of Tears” may be appropriate. Do not expect there to be a very clear demarcation line between human weeping […]
What is Resting in the Spirit?
Resting in the Spirit is the power of the Holy Spirit filling a person with God’s divine love. The Holy Spirit is free to do many spiritual actions in the person’s mind, will, imagination, memory, and emotions when one completely rests and relaxes in His love. When a person is being filled with the Spirit, […]
What is the Gift of Prophecy?
Prophecy is God’s message spoken through an individual to the community. Prophecy does not necessarily mean predicting the future. Paul says the purpose of prophecy is for the “upbuilding and encouragement and consolation” of God’s people (1 Cor 14:3).
