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How does the power of the Holy Spirit manifest in Christians, as opposed to non-Christians who don't have access to this power?
This seems to be a variety of a question often asked by atheists, "What is a good thing that only people who believe in God can do?"
Although not without its own legitimate purpose, I think ...
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Are spiritual pleasures > carnal pleasures, according to Catholicism?
Spiritual pleasures ⋙ carnal pleasures.
Yes, intellectual and especially spiritual pleasures are greater than carnal/sexual/bodily/sense pleasures, St. Thomas shows in Ia IIae, q.31, a.5. This ...
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Why in the Reformed tradition the 7 spiritual gifts mentioned in Isaiah 11:1-3 are no longer taught?
In the Reformed tradition, the teaching of Isaiah chapter 11 IS taught, but because the seven gifts listed apply to the Messiah, a distinction is seen between that passage, and the gifts of the Spirit ...
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What is the purpose of the rosary and why do some differ in the amount of beads they contain?
What is the purpose of the rosary and why do some differ in the amount of beads they contain
The traditional 15 mystery rosary containing 150 Hail Marys symbolizes or represents the 150 Psalms in the ...
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How do spiritual fathers of Catholic Church explain a sudden urge to pray?
The Holy Ghost gives grace to help us begin to pray.
"Should we surrender to that urge?" We should "pray without ceasing" (1 Thes. 5:17).
Since we cannot do anything without Christ (Jn. 15:5: "...
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How does the power of the Holy Spirit manifest in Christians, as opposed to non-Christians who don't have access to this power?
First of all the Holy Spirit acts in simple terms a barrier towards our sin.
When we sin the Holy Spirit dwindles in us. However when we seek God through reading his Word, Worship and fellowship with ...
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The Glory Be prayer and consolation - Catholic Spirituality
St. Thomas Aquinas writes (Summa Theologica II-II q. 83 a. 13 co.) that
the effect of prayer is threefold.
The first is an effect which is common to all acts quickened by charity, and this is merit. ...
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