True Devotion to the Holy Spirit

By Luis M. Martínez

Huge in scope, yet simple and readable, True Devotion to the Holy Spirit covers virtually everything there is to know about the Spirit's role in our salvation 1/2 1/2 1/2 and it does so with a refreshing reliance on God's Word, not on opinions or subjective visions.

Luis M. Martinez, the former Archbishop of Mexico City, maintains that as the Spirit is God's supreme gift, so your devotion to Him should be profound and encompassing. In beautiful, practical terms, Martinez illuminates the difference the Spirit can make when He's given His proper place in your soul. This handbook explains how you should respond to the Spirit, how the Spirit helps you grow in virtue, and the characteristics of true love of the Spirit.

Even more, each of the Spirit's gifts and fruits get detailed treatment here. Martinez shows how each contributes to the maturing of the soul, so that by means of the Spirit's active help, you can conquer your sins, learn how to make proper use of the things of this world, become master of yourself, and fully realize the greatness that is available to you as a Christian. This is an essential guide for everyone who longs to know and to love the Holy Spirit more fully.

You'll learn virtually everything we can know about the Holy Spirit's work in the world and in your soul, including:

Why you will never attain true holiness without the Holy Spirit's constant helpHow the Holy Spirit tenderly teaches you all that you need for salvation Inspirations of the Holy Spirit: they're not extraordinary and superfluous in the spiritual life How to become attuned to themHow the Holy Spirit teaches you not just to know and love God, but to enjoy HimMaturity in Christ: it doesn't happen automatically as you grow older. How the Holy Spirit can help you gain it todayThe virtues and the gifts of the Holy Spirit: the distinctive role of each in your salvationConsecration to the Holy Spirit: why it must be total 1/2 1/2 1/2 or it's uselessHow the presence of the Spirit in your life will increase your faith, hope, and loveThree main characteristics of devotion to the Father, inspired by the Spirit: examine your soul in their lightThe Cross: how and why the Holy Spirit will teach you to love it in your own lifeThe gifts of the Holy Spirit: how to understand them properly 1/2 1/2 1/2 and gain their help in your soul's perfectionAnd much more that will help you not only to know the Holy Spirit better than ever, but to gain His help in your salvation

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1928832059
• ISBN13: 9781928832058
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Recommended by Father Groeschel

I purchased this book after watching a Father Groeschel program about the spiritual life. This book blew me away! It opened the door to the spiritual life of the saints and mystics. Any book that Father Groeschel mentions is always a great book.

True Devotion to the Holy Spirit

If you are tired of the lite and mediocre version of religion so much in vogue, and area ready to see your spiritual life elevated to a completely new plateau, do order this book and embark into the spiritual adventure of your eternal life. You do need a basic Catholic spiritual grounding so you can resist the temptation to put aside this book because it talks about things that clash with your preconceived notions. You need to be ready to leave the turkeys on the ground and spiritually soar like an eagle and not be afraid of the the crosses that are inevitably associated with this devotion. If you spend the time to learn from this book and put it into practice in your life, God will reward you as you can not imagine.

A Truly Incredible and Beautiful Account of Who the Holy Spirit is and His Work in our Lives

WOW! This book is absolutely incredible! Please, please, please anyone who wants to know more about the Holy Spirit, to come to a deeper understanding of Him and His action in our lives, read this book! It is so beautifully written - I have not come across a better book than this about the Holy Spirit. It is phenomenal and will change your life. That being said, it is not a light read. It requires thought, prayer, and contemplation but it is so worth it as it soaked in the Spirit's richness. A MUST READ!!!