Harpa Dei

Download PDF If the gift of understanding enables us to penetrate the divine mysteries, the gift of wisdom grants us a “delightful” knowledge of God. “Taste and see that the Lord is good!” -exclaims the psalmist (Ps 34:8). First he invites us to taste, and only then to see. The gift of wisdom gives us […]

Download PDF “The Spirit explores the depths of everything, even the depths of God” (1 Cor 2:10) While the gift of knowledge helps us to withdraw from the attraction of creatures, recognising in an inner sight their nothingness (inasmuch as they were created out of nothing), and makes us realise that all life and beauty

Download PDF “What, then, will anyone gain by winning the whole world and forfeiting his life?” (Mt 16:26) Through the first four gifts (fear of the Lord, piety, fortitude and counsel), the Holy Spirit guides our moral life above all. Through the last three gifts (knowledge, understanding and wisdom) He directly guides our supernatural life,

Download PDF “Speak, O Lord; your servant listens” (1 Sam 3:9). The Holy Spirit reminds us of all that Jesus said and did (cf. Jn 14:26). He dwells in us and teaches us what to do in the concrete situations of our lives. Thanks to the gift of counsel, we become able to perceive within

Download PDF “So long as a strong man fully armed guards his own home, his goods are undisturbed” (Lk 11:21). The gift of fortitude is responsible for strengthening the soul to be ever more courageous in the service of the Lord. It gives us the strength to follow the motions and impulses of the Holy

Download PDF “The Spirit himself joins with our spirit to bear witness that we are children of God.” (Rom 8:16) The gift of piety leads us to adhere to God with filial love, not wanting to offend Him in any way. The spirit of piety touches and enlivens our spiritual life with a new, mild

Download PDF Today, on the Feast of Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit. What an extraordinary change we see in the apostles! They, who were faint-hearted and fearful, become, thanks to the presence of the Holy Spirit, powerful messengers of God’s love; and they fearlessly proclaim the Gospel. The great miracle that

Download MP3 Download PDF Beloved Holy Spirit, with today’s meditation we conclude this preparation for the great feast of Your coming. May Your fruits grow and ripen in us, for in this way we can glorify the One from whom everything comes and bear witness to You before the world! For this we need patience,

Download MP3 Download PDF Beloved Holy Spirit, You want us to live in faithfulness – and this in a time when infidelity is almost becoming a way of life. You will have a lot of work to do, because many people no longer understand the meaning of fidelity, whether it is in the marital relationship

Download MP3 Download PDF What ornament, O Holy Spirit, is a modest soul; a soul in which Your fruit, dwells! In her, the disorderly desire is restrained and has come to rest. She does not think for herself constantly and is easily satisfied with everything. She does not want to be the centre of attention,