7 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Question 1

Wisdom

Answer 1

We define this word as a deep though process. You don’t have to be smart to be wise in the ways of the Lord so you can be an “uneducated soul”. St. Therese of Lisieux is one example of an “uneducated soul”.

Question 2

Understanding

Answer 2

The gift of understanding is a gift that gives deeper insight to a revealed truth. It allows you to dig deeper till you get to the heart of the truth. Which is beyond the surface of the truth.

Question 3

Counsel

Answer 3

You make your decisions by asking yourself if they are holy or not. 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 act of counsel is basically like you conscience.

Question 4

Fortitude

Answer 4

The gift of fortitude helps someone grow stronger in hardship, stand against evil and persevere to everlasting life. Fortitude makes you stronger and more confident. An example of fortitude is St. Maximilian Kolbe.

Question 5

Knowledge

Answer 5

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. Knowledge produces three effects:introspection, detachment and repentance.

Question 6

Piety

Answer 6

The gift of piety allows a person to give worship to God as Father. “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

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. Fear of the Lord is not the type of fear where a person loves and serves God because he or she is afraid of punishment or judgment. The gift of Fear of the Lord is not to fear him but to fear losing him as our leader.