“We believe in the Holy Spirit…” “The divine breath hovered over the waters…”

“The Lord and giver of life…” Ruah Yahweh – the Breath of God

“…who has spoken through the prophets…” “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” Isaiah 61:6

Who overshadowed Mary

Who tears heaven open over the Jordan

Gift from the Cross

Who was breathed on the Eleven “Receive the Holy Spirit Whose sins you forgive They are forgiven; whose Sins you retain, they Are retained…” John 20:23

The Paschal Mystery of Christ: Source of all Grace

Pentecost: the Spirit unleashes the Paschal Mystery

Let the Fire Fall: Sinai to Jerusalem

Shock and Awe

…they began to speak in different tongues…

Seven Gifts Given Wisdom Understanding Counsel Fortitude Knowledge Wonder and awe Fear of the Lord.

Fruits of the Spirit Charity Joy Peace Patience Benignity Goodness Long-suffering Mildness Faith Modesty Constancy Chastity

Charismatic Gifts Word of wisdom Word of knowledge Faith Grace of healing 1 Corinthians 12:4-10 Working of miracles Prophecy Discerning of spirits Tongues Interpretation of tongue

“You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth…” St. Maximilian Kolbe Prisoner Number 5659 Prisoner Number 16670 Franciszek Gajowniczek

Guardian of Truth "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. – John 16:13

The Spirit who forms Christ in us Conversion of the whole self Sacraments Prayer in the Spirit Spirit of God, form in me the image of Jesus…

“I have been crucified with Christ” – Gal 2:20

The Trinity tri means three unitas means unity Trinitas means 3-1 The One God is a Communion of Persons: God is love

“Don't be afraid to accept this challenge: If you live Christianity without compromises you can set the world on fire.”

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created, And You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.