The concept of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, as outlined in the New Testament, is a profound testament to the intricate and transcendent relationship between humanity and the divine. These gifts are not merely symbolic tokens; they are transformative powers that enable individuals to transcend their ordinary limitations and align themselves with a higher purpose. To truly grasp the magnitude of these gifts, one must delve into their biblical foundations and understand their psychological and spiritual implications. In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, the Apostle Paul provides a detailed enumeration of these gifts: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish betwee...
I share Father Barron's thoughts about it. I like the Beatles and I like most of their songs including this one until I thought about its lyrics and not just the melody of the song.
I couldn't imagine a world without God because it means that life becomes meaningless and just one big mistake. A product of a big accident of the cosmos.
The world just becomes a true rat race where me-first attitude is the only way. Why sacrifice for others? Just take care of yourself and no one else. Love becomes meaningless. Life becomes meaningless.
What do you think?
