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“Life in the Holy Spirit fulfills the vocation of man (#1699)
Those who obey the prompting of the Spirit of truth are already on the way of salvation (#851)".
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Missionary Discipleship
This passage bears repeating, We must conclude two things from these statements. First, none of us can be fulfilled in our vocation, whether it be ordained, married, or single, unless we “live in the Spirit”. Secondly none of us can be on our journey to our Heavenly Father unless we hear and obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Life in the Holy Spirit fulfills the vocation of man (#1699)Those who obey the prompting of the Spirit of truth are already on the way of salvation (#851)
The Holy Spirit is given to us for God's purpose - our personal holiness and our mission! And God intends that both of his purposes for our lives lead us to eternal life with Him.
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If indeed "Life in the Spirit" is offered as salvation and the Spirit’s promptings help us on our way to heaven, then every pastoral plan, every pastoral team, every ministry, every minister, every parishioner, and every person, must not only know how to hear the promptings of the Holy Spirit but must also obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This is required of us all as the only way we can fully know, understand and live out the truths found in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.
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Those who obey the prompting of the Spirit of truth are already on the way of salvation (Catechism of the Catholic Church #331).
Let's memorize this. Our eternal salvation demands that we remember and practice this daily! Who knows this? Every Catholic in the pews and not in the pews must be told this. And then how do we learn to obey the prompting of the Holy Spirit? Join us for a special day of renewal to practice listening for God's voice in your life.