P1. The Creed: L10 - The Virtues and Gifts of the Holy Spirit Flashcards
What are the chief supernatural powers that are bestowed on our souls with sanctifying grace?
The chief supernatural powers that are bestowed on our souls with sanctifying grace are the three theological virtues and the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
When is something Supernatural?
Something is supernatural when it is above our natural power to acquire or deserve. No matter what we might do ourselves, we could never obtain or deserve grace unless God gave it to us.
Why are these virtues called theological virtues?
These virtues are called theological virtues because they have God for their proper object.
What does Theological mean?
Theological means “pertaining to God.” Theology is the study of God.
What are the three theological virtues?
The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity.
What is faith?
Faith is the virtue by which we firmly believe all the truths God has revealed, on the word of God revealing them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
What is hope?
Hope is the virtue by which we firmly trust that God, who is all-powerful and faithful to His promises, will in His mercy give us eternal happiness and the means to obtain it.
What is charity?
Charity is the virtue by which we love God above all things for His own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.
Which are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Loard.
How do the gifts of the Holy Spirit help us?
The gifts of the Holy Spirit help us by making us more alert to discern and more ready to do the will of God.
Which are some of the effects in us of the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Some of the effects in us of the gifts of the Holy Spirit are the fruits of the Holy Spirit and the beatitudes.
Which are the twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit?
The twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit are: charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, long-suffering, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, and chastity.
What is the first of the eight beatitudes?
The first of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
What is the second of the eight beatitudes?
The second of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.
What is the third of the eight beatitudes?
The third of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.