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Saturday, February 26, 2011

The 6 Sins against the Holy Ghost


Presumption
Despair
Resisting the known truth
Envy of another’s spiritual good
Obstinacy in sin
Final impenitence

The 7 Capital Sins and their Contrary Virtues



Capital Sin
Definition
Contrary Virtue
Pride
Unrestrained appreciation of our own worth
Humility
Greed
Immoderate desire for earthly goods
Liberality
Lust
Hankering for impure pleasures
Chastity
Anger
Inordinate desire for revenge
Meekness
Gluttony
Unrestrained use of food and drink
Temperance
Envy
Sorrow over another's good fortune
Brotherly Love
Sloth
Laxity in keeping the Faith and the practice of virtue
Diligence


Note:
The 7 Capital Sins, also known as "The 7 Deadly Sins," are those sins that give rise to other sins. They were first enumerated by Pope St. Gregory the Great in "Moralia in Job."


THE 4 CARDINAL VIRTUES



Prudence
Justice
Fortitude
Temperance
Note: Reference Wisdom 8:7. The Cardinal Virtues, unlike the Theological Virtues, can be achieved by human effort.

THE 3 THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES




Faith, Hope, Charity 

Note: Reference I Corinthians 13:13. The Theological Virtues are called such because they are supernatural in origin, relate immediately to God, and can only be gained through His grace

THE 12 FRUITS OF THE HOLY GHOST




I.    
CharityLove for God and for others

II.   
JoyHappiness in living the Christian life

III.  
Peace : Inner calmness, even in difficulties

IV.  
Patience : Kindly putting up with the faults of others

V.   
Benignity (Kindness) Sympathy and concern for the needs of others

VI.  
Goodness : Giving good example for the needs of others

VII.
 Longanimity (Longsuffering): Extraordinary patience in enduring suffering

VIII.
 Mildness : Being gentle in our words and deeds toward others

IX.  
Faith (Fidelity) : Loyalty to God and the people we are committed to, such as one's parents, spouse, good friends

X.
   Modesty : Respecting ourselves and others in conversations, dress, etc.

XI.  
Continency: Proper balance in our desire for pleasure

XII. 
ChastityProper attitude toward others and control over our sexual desires
Note:
See Galatians 5:22-25 (three of these are not mentioned in some Greek and Latin manuscripts). The 12 Fruits of the Holy Ghost are the effects of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Ghost.

CLASS OF GIFTS OF THE HOLY GHOST KNOWN AS CHARISMATA



I.    Gift of speaking with wisdom
II.   Gift of speaking with knowledge
III.  Faith
IV.  Grace of healing
V.   Gift of miracles
VI.  Gift of prophecy
VII. Gift of discerning spirits
VIII Gift of tongues
IX.  Gift of interpreting speeches
Note:
See I Corinthians 12:6-11; I Corinthians 12:28-31; and Romans 12:6-8. The number of items in this class of Gifts of the Holy Ghost, properly called "charismata," is disputed among theologians. Some add: Gift of government, Gift of Helps, Gift of distributio, Gift of misericordia. The charismata were/are not necessary for individual sanctification, were/are not distributed to all Christians, and are to be subjected to authority and the proper ends for which they were given (I Corinthians 12-14).

THE 7 GIFTS OF THE HOLY GHOST






I.    WisdomHelps us to see that the world is only a temporary place for us, that Heaven is our true home. It helps us to set our hearts on the things that really count in life, such as God, virtue, and prayer


II.   Understanding Gives us an insight in to the mysteries of faith and helps us to explain in the faith to others


III. 
  Counsel Helps us  make correct decisions about God's will for our lives


IV. 
 Fortitude Gives us the strength to be faithful to Christ even when it is difficult to do so

V.  
KnowledgeHelps us to see everything in life in relation to God and eternity

VI.   Piety Inspires us to worship God and to love Him as our Father


VII.
 Fear of the Lord : Shows us the evil of sin and helps us to live in God's grace. It is also called "wonder and awe" in God's presence because it reminds us that He is great and all powerful

Note:
See Isaias 11:1-3

The 3 Eminent Good Works


Prayer
Fasting
Almsgiving

The 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy


To counsel the doubtful
To instruct the ignorant
To admonish the sinner
To comfort the sorrowful
To forgive all injuries
To bear wrongs patiently
To pray for the living and the dead 

The 7 Corporal Works of Mercy


To feed the hungry
To give drink to the thirsty
To clothe the naked
To shelter the homeless
To visit the sick
To visit the imprisoned
To bury the dead 

The 7 Sacraments (The Holy Mysteries)


Baptism
Confirmation (Chrismation)
Eucharist
Penance (Confession, Reconciliation)
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Extreme Unction (Annointing of the Sick)

Notes:
A Sacrament is defined as "an outward sign of inward grace" which was instituted by Christ Himself and receives its power from God, through the merits of Christ.

Baptism and Penance are known as the "Sacraments of the Dead" because before receiving them when needed, we are dead in sin.

Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony are known as the "Sacraments of the Living" because one must be in a state of grace to receive them licitly and receive their fruits; they give additional grace to souls already spiritually alive.

Matrimony and Holy Orders are known as the "Social Sacraments" because they are designed primarily for the benefit of society and confer a social status.

Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders are the three Sacraments which leave an indelible mark on the recipient's soul and can never be repeated.
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