Charismatic Spirituality
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a grace that has touched the lives of over 140 million Catholics. This booklet explains the foundations of baptism in the Holy Spirit in Scripture and Catholic tradition, and shows why this gift is intended for every member of the Church. The booklet also offers pastoral guidelines for receiving and living out baptism in the Holy Spirit, both as individuals and in parishes and groups.
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Call to Holiness: Reflections on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal
The charismatic renewal is a sign of the continuing relevance of the Holy Spirit for the baptized and gives life and direction to the Church in its mission in the world. Appearing soon after the close of Vatican II, the charismatic renewal has been one of a number of movements of the Spirit in the Church marked by a call to holiness and evangelization.
Call to Holiness gathers the wisdom within the renewal, thirty years after its beginnings, to help guide its continued life. This document evolved out of several years of consultation with leaders, theologians, and bishops associated with the charismatic renewal from various national backgrounds. Theologians not associated with the charismatic renewal have also been consulted.
The document covers the vocation to holiness, the experience of the Spirit, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, the charisms, forms of community life, and the call to evangelize. Chapters are The Spiritual Renewal Coming from the Council," "The Experience of the Holy Spirit and its Fruits," and "Gifted for Mission."
Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes is President of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum. He was Vice-President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity from 1981-1996. For ten years he was, at the appointment of Pope John Paul II, the "Episcopal Advisor" to the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (ICCRS) in Rome. In this capacity he followed His Eminence Cardinal Leon-Joseph Suenens, the late Archbishop of Malines, Belgium.
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Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit
Praying a novena to the Holy Spirit, often tied to the nine days between Ascension and Pentecost, offers rich spiritual, emotional, and practical benefits in Catholic tradition. As the third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is the source of wisdom, strength, and grace, making this devotion a powerful means of transformation. Among the Features of this book:
Visit our website www.catholicbookpublishing.com for more Catholic resources to strengthen your faith. Spiritually, a novena invites a deeper relationship with God. The novena, rooted in the apostles' prayerful wait for the Spirit, opens the heart to His gifts--wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Reflecting on these over nine days fosters discernment and holiness, aligning one's will with divine purpose. It's an opportunity to seek renewal, especially during Pentecost or personal crossroads.
Emotionally, this novena provides comfort and courage. Invoking the Holy Spirit as the Comforter brings peace to turmoil and bolsters resilience against fear or doubt. Repetitive, intentional prayer over nine days can shift perspective, replacing restlessness with trust in the Spirit's guidance, particularly in decisions or trials.
Practically, it yields tangible graces. Catholics often pray this novena for clarity in vocation, strength in adversity, or inspiration for service, with many attributing breakthroughs--new insights, resolved conflicts, or boldness in faith--to the Spirit's action. It empowers action, as seen in the apostles' transformation at Pentecost.
Additionally, it builds discipline and unity. The nine-day commitment hones spiritual focus, while communal novenas, often prayed in parishes, strengthen collective faith. Ultimately, a novena to the Holy Spirit ignites the soul with divine fire, deepens reliance on God's presence, and equips believers to live out their calling with renewed vigor and grace.
Benefits of a small, pocket-sized book, tailored to its compact nature:
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Fire & Light: Learning to Receive the Gift of God
In a series of essays linked by his examination into key areas of spiritual growth, Fr. Jacques Philippe develops themes relating to prayer, freedom, the Holy Eucharist, and man’s constant struggle for contentment amid the stresses of everyday life. Through spiritual insights of amazing women of the Church—Etty Hillesum, Thérèse of Lisieux, and Teresa of Avila—Fr. Jacque’s essays examine topics such as:
- Why look for interior peace?
- Knowing God through Mary
- Touching God through prayer
- The theological virtues and the Eucharist
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Gift Discovering the Holy Spirit in Cath Tradition
Who is the Holy Spirit? What role does the Spirit play in the life of the Church and of the individual Christian? Beginning with the belief in the Holy Spirit as a Person of God, and not just a "force," this book reveals the Catholic understanding of the presence and influence of the Spirit God in every aspect of the Christian life. The book focuses on the unique aspects and development of Catholic devotion to the Holy Spirit from antiquity to the present, culminating in a look at Catholic theology of the Holy Spirit today and the new and exciting ways the Spirit is working among Catholics and all Christians in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Great Unknown: The Holy Spirit and His Gifts
St. Paul asked some disciples, "Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?" They replied, "We have not so much as heard whether there be a Holy Spirit" (see Acts 19:1-2).
Incredible as it might seem after twenty centuries of Christianity, were St. Paul to ask the same question of a great many Christians today, he would receive an answer similar to that of those first disciples in Ephesus. Though the name "Holy Spirit" may be familiar to them, the vast majority of Christians today know very little of Him. But thanks to Fr. Marín, that is about to change.
In these illuminating pages, you will discover the reason for this tragic forgetfulness, the sad result of the mass neglecting of the third Person of the Holy Trinity, and the way to cultivate a fruitful devotion to the Holy Spirit in your life.
You will learn the rich theology of the Holy Spirit as set in Scripture and passed down through Church Fathers, Doctors, and mystics such as Bl. Columba Marmion. Additionally, you will come to fully understand and appreciate the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christ and the mission of the Church.
As you discover His gifts and charisms, you will also learn:
Most significantly, you will experience the sweetness of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in your soul and how He showers you with sanctifying grace. You will take a deep dive into the mystery of the Holy Spirit's gifts and the means of fostering them in your life for your salvation. As you allow yourself to bask in the presence of the Spirit, you will grow in fidelity and adoring love and behold His fruits in your life. Above all, you will see how the Holy Spirit is the reciprocal love of the Father and the Son.
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Healing: Bringing the Gift of God's Mercy to the World
When we, or a family member or friend, are faced with an injury or illness, physical or emotional, our thoughts turn to God in prayer for healing. We want to believe, as the Centurion did, that God will grant healing, but we wonder. And if we as Catholics have doubts, what does this mean to a hurting world, also in need of healing?
In her new book Healing: Bringing God's Gift of Mercy to the World, Mary Healy answers to these questions and more --
Through the study of Catholic tradition, the lives of the saints, and ordinary people, you'll begin to understand how the message of inward healing is also a message that we as Catholics are empowered to take outward to the world.
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Holy Spirit, I Pray: Prayers for the Morning and Nightime, for Discernment, and Moments of Crisis
Whether your spiritual life is in shambles or your faith is robust, whether you attend church or not, are angry at God or resting in God's embrace, you will discover in this book a path to authentic faith sifted through intense joy and disheartening loss, through breathtaking experiences and the nearly hidden reality of the Spirit tucked away in everyday life. In Holy Spirit, I Pray, you'll meet the Holy Spirit as you never have before--in prayers of uncanny candor and surprising beauty. Each raw, honest prayer is accompanied by the Scripture texts that inspired it.
"Jack Levison studies, meditates, prays, and writes of the place of the Holy Spirit in our lives with more skill and understanding than anyone I know."--Eugene Peterson, author/translator of The Message
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Inspired: The Powerful Presence of the Holy Spirit
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Lord, Renew Your Wonders: Spiritual Gifts for Today
At the beginning of the Second Vatican Council, Blessed Pope John XXIII offered a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to "Renew your wonders in our time, as though for a new Pentecost." The rediscovery of the charismatic gifts by ordinary Catholics throughout the world was an answer to that prayer.
Damian Stayne is known internationally for his preaching with healings, signs and wonders as well as training conferences in spiritual gifts. Here he shows readers how the spiritual gifts such as prophecy and healing were used by Jesus, the early Church, the saints—and why we need them operating in the Church today. He provides not only amazing stories of God s presence and work in our time but also a host of practical instructions on how to grow in these gifts.
Damian writes as a committed Catholic, but this book is of value to all Christians seeking to "earnestly desire the spiritual gifts" (1 Corinthians 12:1) to build up the Church and lead others to Christ.
Lord, Renew Your Wonders by Damian Stayne is an addition to the multitude of witnesses of the abiding presence of the Lord s Spirit in his Church and a useful contribution to the discussion of the charisms of the Spirit in the Church in our day. From the foreword by Cardinal Peter Turkson
At the beginning of the Second Vatican Council, Blessed Pope John XXIII offered a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to "Renew your wonders in our time, as though for a new Pentecost." The rediscovery of the charismatic gifts by ordinary Catholics throughout the world was an answer to that prayer. Damian Stayne, who is known internationally for his healing ministry, shows readers how the spiritual gifts of prophecy, healing, and deliverance were used by Jesus, the early Church, and the saints-and why we need them operating in the Church today. He provides not only amazing stories of God's presence and work in our time but also a host of practical instructions on how to grow in these gifts. This book is both inspiring and a challenge to Catholics to be open to the gifts of the Spirit in order to bring others to Christ.
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More of the Holy Spirit: How to Keep the Fire Burning in Our Hearts
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Power to Heal: 8 Keys to Activating God's Healing Power in Your Life
Release God's Healing Power In Your Life!
Every Christian has been sent and empowered by Jesus to heal the sick. The problem is that many of us don't know how to practically complete this task. We either think that miraculous healing has passed away, that the healing ministry is only available to special leaders, or that God simply picks and chooses who He decides to heal.
In Power to Heal, international evangelist, teacher and apostolic voice, Randy Clark, gives you eight practical, Bible-based tools that will help you start praying for the sick... and see them supernaturally healed!
You'll learn how to:
Discover the amazing truth about supernatural healing--that God wants to use you to release His miraculous power today!
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Sanctifier (Revised)
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Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Many of us fail to recognize that obtaining the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential to getting to heaven. We often block their reception through our own faults. We fail to see how they are passed on or strengthened in the sacraments. And, sadly, we forget to petition God in prayer to bestow these gifts upon us.
In these pages, Dr. Kevin Vost ï1/2ï1/2ï1/2 best-selling author of The One-Minute Aquinas ï1/2ï1/2ï1/2 provides us with a substantive yet readable introduction to the seven gifts and how we can humbly submit our wills to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit.
As Dr. Vost explains, these God-given gifts help us to conform our lives to His image, intellect and will. They prevent us from being drawn into frustration ï1/2ï1/2ï1/2 and possibly self-destruction ï1/2ï1/2ï1/2 by following our own sensual appetites. Indeed, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are the only path to being fully happy on earth and in the life to come.
With St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Bonaventure as his guides, Dr. Vost introduces you to the special charism of the Holy Spirit before explaining each gift one by one. You'll discover the special meaning behind each of the natural and theological virtues, and you'll learn the indispensible link between the seven gifts and the Beatitudes. You'll also learn:
Don't let another year go by without unwrapping and enjoying the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Read this book, and then accept the seven gifts the Holy Spirit so desperately wants to give you.
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Seven Steps to Sanctification: How to Awaken the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Within You
Got a hunch?
It may be a nudge from the Holy Spirit! In a time when man clings to the world instead of Heaven, we are in more need than ever of the Sanctifier's gifts to guide us and to preserve our interior peace.
The renowned Dominican priests Frs. Walter Farrell and Dominic Hughes will help you deepen your relationship with God as they take you on a journey through the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. You'll learn how to be empowered by the Third Person of the Holy Trinity and live in imitation of the Holy Family. By developing an awareness of God's presence, you will grow in Understanding and perceive the truth in an age of confusion. You'll grow in Knowledge and become certain of the "things that are not seen." You'll inculcate Wisdom as you grow in charity, and you will foster Counsel that will aid you in docility.
Your growth in Piety will enkindle within you filial devotion, and Fear of the Lord will give you the reverence of a child for his father. You'll also learn how to grow in courage as the gift of Fortitude conquers your fears and enlivens your confidence. Best of all, as you learn to cooperate in cultivating the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life, you will find lasting tranquility and joy in living for God's glory. You will also learn how the gifts of the Holy Spirit:
Form you in the virtues needed to exercise Charity toward God and others
Help you to practice temperance and overcome inordinate appetites
Pour out grace to build upon your nature, fortify you, and bolster your faith
Enable you to enter into loving communion with God and reflect His simplicity
Work with others and relate to the theological and cardinal virtues
Provide you with the armor you need for spiritual combat and final victory
"Ours is an age for courage, it is an age for martyrs, it is an age for splendid Catholic living. Now the world looks to the mystical Christ for salvation."
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Spiritual Gifts Handbook: Using Your Gifts to Build the Kingdom
International healing minister Randy Clark teams up with Mary Healy, a respected Catholic scholar, to show not only that the gifts of the Spirit still exist today, but that they are not optional; they are the necessary tools God has given for both building his Church and spreading the Gospel.
With wisdom and practical insight, Clark and Healy walk you through biblical texts, dispel misconceptions, and show that there is an endless variety of gifts. They also show how the gifts are not just for a select few, but distributed freely by the Holy Spirit among believers. After laying this foundation, the authors reveal how you can activate the gifts in your own life and use them to benefit others. In this hurting world, you can give people more than just a message--you can help usher them into an encounter with God.
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