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''The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them:'' | ''The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them:'' | ||
*[[charity]] | *[[charity]] | ||
| − | *joy | + | *[[joy]] |
| − | *peace | + | *[[peace]] |
| − | *patience | + | *[[patience]] |
| − | *kindness | + | *[[kindness]] |
| − | *goodness | + | *[[goodness]] |
| − | *generosity | + | *[[generosity]] |
| − | *gentleness | + | *[[gentleness]] |
| − | *faithfulness | + | *[[faithfulness]] |
| − | *modesty | + | *[[modesty]] |
| − | *self-control | + | *[[self-control]] |
*[[Virginity|chastity]] | *[[Virginity|chastity]] | ||
Revision as of 12:26, September 28, 2007
Fruits of the Holy Spirit
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them:
- charity
- joy
- peace
- patience
- kindness
- goodness
- generosity
- gentleness
- faithfulness
- modesty
- self-control
- chastity
In Galatians 5:22-23 in the New Testament there are nine fruits of the spirit listed. These are:
- love
- joy
- peace
- patience
- kindness
- goodness
- faithfulness
- gentleness
- self-control
External links
- Fruits of the Holy Spirit Answers.com
- Holy Ghost Catholic Encyclopedia.
- The 9 Fruits of the Holy Spirit