The season of Pentecost provides Christians with important spiritual lessons: [1] the primary of grace; [2] the importance of prayer; [3] the Church's life centers on prayer and holiness; [4] the role of Our Lady; [5] and the importance of purity - in mind, heart and body. This is a time for every Catholic to cultivate a special devotion to the Holy Ghost, especially since [1] He is God, [2] His mission is to impart divine gifts (e.g. truth for the mind and charity for the heart), and [3] we are all spiritually poor (weak) and desperately need His aid. Yet three great impediments to fostering a devotion to the Holy Ghost are [1] pride of intellect, [2] inordinate attachment to things of this world, and [3] sins against purity. While one can't explain the mysterious workings of the Holy Ghost, we can each look to the Church's prayers (inspired by Him) to know we must beg him to Come! and be near us. Come to illumine our mind! Come to inflame our heart! Come to strengthen our will!
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