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Just as when a sunbeam falls on bright and transparent bodies, they themselves become brilliant, too, and shed forth a fresh brightness from themselves, so souls wherein the Spirit dwells, illuminated by the Spirit, themselves become spiritual, and send forth their grace to others. Hence comes foreknowledge of the future, understanding of mysteries, apprehension of what is hidden, distribution of good gifts, the heavenly citizenship, a place in the chorus of angels, joy without end, abiding in God, the being made like to God, and, highest of all, the being made God.\r\n—Saint Basil, On the Holy Spirit\r\n\r\nIN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER…\r\nDo I think about the gifts of the Holy Spirit regularly and how much deeper I want to grow in them? [For confirmed Catholics:] Can people tell that I was confirmed?\r\n\r\nCLOSING PRAYER\r\nBe the breath of my life, Holy Spirit. Lead me, guide me, infuse me with your gifts. 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Many of the prayers have stuck with me through out the day or even for a few days.\r\n\r\nA good book in a great series. I am sure if you use it for personal devotions you will be challenged, and your life changed. And as much as I am an eBook guy the physical editions are beautiful books. And the leather version will last for years of use.\r\n","date":"Dec 26th 2023"},{"name":"Vicki Bruner","rating":"5","title":"A year with the mystics","text":"Given as a gift. Loved by recipient.","date":"Dec 25th 2023"},{"name":"Randall Brown","rating":"5","title":"A Year with the Mystics","text":"A wonderful exploration of the mystics.","date":"Dec 12th 2023"},{"name":"Edward Patten","rating":"5","title":"Great Christmas gift!","text":"For a parish priest.","date":"Dec 12th 2023"},{"name":"Rita","rating":"5","title":"A Year With The Mystics","text":"Started to read it and found it perfect for a short meditation each day. 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