GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 36

The gifts of the Holy Spirit belong in their fullness to Christ, the Son of David. They complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them. They make the faithful docile in readily obeying divine inspirations.

 

 

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are:

  • •Wisdom

    •Understanding

    •Counsel

    •Fortitude

    •Knowledge

    •Piety

    •Fear of the Lord

FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 37

The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory.

 

The apostolic tradition of the Church lists twelve fruits:

  • •Charity
  • •Generosity
  • •Joy
  • •Gentleness
  • •Peace
  • •Faithfulness
  • •Patience
  • •Modesty
  • •Kindness
  • •Self-Control
  • •Goodness
  • •Chastity



36.  Cf. CCC, 768, 798-801, 1830.   37. Cf. CCC, 1832; cf. Galatians 5:22-23