Jesus says of the Holy Spirit: “The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

Mark says that after the baptism the Holy Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan (1:11; in Luke 4:1, 14, the Spirit’s role is more fully described).

Many sacred beliefs of our Catholic faith can be traced to the 21 ecumenical councils held since the fourth century.

God has called and has sent the Holy Spirit into our lives. John 14:16, Jesus speaking says, “And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever.

Pastor Jack Hills of Orange County, California, explains Bible verse John 14:26-27, and says Jesus told his followers the Holy Spirit will teach all things and be a remembrance of him.

In the Gospel, Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit as an advocate for his followers. The Spirit will offer them support by being within the community after Jesus’ death and resurrection.

John stood with Mary too — the fearless Virgin Mother of Jesus. Also present were the holy women disciples, including Mary Magdalene, and the once secret followers, Joseph of Arimathea and ...

The Holy Spirit is in charge of the synodal process, but the question is whether we are willing to be led, or have to be driven and pushed into the process, says Fr. Daniel Horan.

This is the Holy Spirit’s word – how to call upon the Spirit. Let us learn to invoke the Holy Spirit often. We can do this with simple words at various moments during the day.

When we receive the power to become children of God, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us. Jesus says: “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.” (John 6:56).