Bishop Espaillat on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

| 05/14/2024

By: Mary Shovlain

The great Feast of Pentecost falls on Sunday, May 19 this year. Bishop Joseph Espaillat, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York, delves into each of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit that we receive in Baptism and Confirmation, and he encourages us to unlock their power in our lives. (*originally published in 2023).

Bishop Espaillat on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Bishop Espaillat on Wisdom: The First Gift of the Holy Spirit

Bishop Espaillat on Understanding: The Second Gift of the Holy Spirit

Bishop Espaillat: The Original GPS is the Holy Spirit!

Bishop Espaillat: God Can Write Straight with Crooked Lines

Bishop Espaillat: When the World Pushes You to Your Knees, You’re in the Perfect Position to Pray

Bishop Espaillat: The Gift of Piety Means Having Childlike Trust in God

What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? Bishop Espaillat Explains

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