Category: Reflections

the gift of the Fear of the Lord that I may dread sin, which offends You, O my God.  “The[…]

the gift of Piety that I may always serve Your Majesty with a filial love The gift of piety fosters[…]

the gift of Fortitude that no fear or earthly preoccupations would ever separate me from You The gift of fortitude[…]

the gift of Knowledge that I may look for counsel in You and that I may always find it in[…]

the gift of Counsel that I may live according to the principles of this faith The gift of counsel is[…]

for the gift of Understanding to clearly discern the spirit of the mysteries of the holy faith Understanding is a penetrating[…]

“And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel[…]

“It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the[…]

Goodness In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow[…]

Self-Control In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow[…]