Show 126: The Holy Spirit

EIGHTH AETICLE OF THE CREED : THE HOLY GHOST.

THE GRACE OF THE HOLY GHOST IS NECESSARY TO US.

The Holy Ghost is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, and is therefore God Himself.
The Holy Ghost dispenses the graces which Christ merited by the sacrifice of the cross.

Hence the assistance of the Holy Ghost is absolutely neceisary for salvation.

ACTION OF THE HOLY GHOST.

The Holy Ghost influences our lives by enlightening the mind and strengthening the will. Such passing influence of the Holy Spirit is called " actual grace."
The action of the Holy Spirit sometimes makes itself per ceptible to the senses.

The Holy Ghost does not force us, but leaves us in perfect possession of our free will.

The Holy Ghost acts on every man, on the sinner as well as on the just; and more on Catholics than on non-Catholics and unbelievers.
Actual graces are obtained by the performance of good works, especially by prayer, fasting, and almsdeeds; and more especially by the use of the means of grace provided by the Church, by hearing of holy Mass, worthy reception of the sacra ments, and attendance at sermons.

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