Blessed Trinity Ch 6- The Holy Spirit Flashcards
What was significant about 12 apostles?
12 tribes
Judas betrayed so Peter said should replace -> Matthias
Scripture said should replace the one who abandoned them (or so)
To fulfill prophecy
What was Hebrew word for 5o days after Passover?
Shavuot
On Mt Sinai when law was given to Moses
What happened at Pentecost?
Great rushing wind and tongues of fire descended
Apostles nd Mary “broke forth” from cenacle
Spoke in tongues and preached the word of God to all
HS sent by JC because said wouldn’t leave alone
3000 BAPTIZED
HS at annunciation
Came to dwell within Mary
HS at Visitation
John the Baptist leaps in Elizabeth’s womb, was filled with HS
Elizabeth says “blessed are you…” enabled by HS
HS at presentation in the temple
Simeon sees JC in ordinary Child
Willing to die now b/c has seen Messiah
HS opened eyes
Divine inspiration
HS assisted human author to write scripture with correct language and expressions to convey info
Human author did not always understand extent and fullness
Paraclete
John calls work of HS
Counselor, advocate, teacher, helper, comforter, etc.
List the seven gifts of the HS
Counsel Piety Wisdom Understanding Fortitude Knowledge Fear Of the Lord
Counsel
Making wise decisions
Judge promptly and correctly will of God
Requires prayer and discernment, Quicker with strong foundation,
Piety
Knowing that GFod is the Father
Divine filiation
-> true love of God
Wisdom
Enjoying God’s presence
Sapientia = to taste = wisdom
Able to judge situation to see God as source of our happiness
Order happiness and passions
Understanding
Discerning divine truths
Able o look at plain things and see what God intended
See God revealed in Scripture and mysteries, but primarily /\
Fortitude
Standing up for your beliefs
Strength of character
Courage of fait
Defense of beliefs
Knowledge
Lets us know supernatural truths of God That creation... -is good -is made by God -all goes back to God
