The Sanctifier: Unabridged 2nd Edition
In The Sanctifier, one of the most fascinating books on the Holy Spirit ever written, Archbishop Martinez reveals the secret of holiness. Step by step, he guides us to understand the gentle ways in which the Spirit acts in our lives. The author explains how the Spirit is present to us and leads us to the Father and the Son, especially through the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. He then focuses on the seven gifts, which make us attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Along with the gifts, we discover the consoling fruits of the Spirit, such as joy, peace, and patience. Finally, Martinez crowns his work with a masterful explanation of the beatitudes, the summit of the Christian life.
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The Sanctifier: Unabridged 2nd Edition
In The Sanctifier, one of the most fascinating books on the Holy Spirit ever written, Archbishop Martinez reveals the secret of holiness. Step by step, he guides us to understand the gentle ways in which the Spirit acts in our lives. The author explains how the Spirit is present to us and leads us to the Father and the Son, especially through the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. He then focuses on the seven gifts, which make us attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Along with the gifts, we discover the consoling fruits of the Spirit, such as joy, peace, and patience. Finally, Martinez crowns his work with a masterful explanation of the beatitudes, the summit of the Christian life.
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In The Sanctifier, one of the most fascinating books on the Holy Spirit ever written, Archbishop Martinez reveals the secret of holiness. Step by step, he guides us to understand the gentle ways in which the Spirit acts in our lives. The author explains how the Spirit is present to us and leads us to the Father and the Son, especially through the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. He then focuses on the seven gifts, which make us attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Along with the gifts, we discover the consoling fruits of the Spirit, such as joy, peace, and patience. Finally, Martinez crowns his work with a masterful explanation of the beatitudes, the summit of the Christian life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780819874122
Publisher: Pauline Books & Media
Publication date: 02/28/2004
Edition description: Unabridged Edition
Pages: 368
Sales rank: 200,848
Product dimensions: 5.18(w) x 7.92(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Forewordix
Editor's Prefacexiii
Translator's Prefacexv
Part ITrue Devotion to the Holy Spirit
1.The Holy Spirit Leads Us to Holiness3
2.Our Delightful Guest9
3.Our Supreme Director17
4.The Holy Spirit: God's Gift to Us25
5.Transformation into Christ33
6.The Gifts of the Holy Spirit43
7.The Holy Spirit Consecrates Us51
8.Practicing the Presence of the Holy Spirit57
9.The Holy Spirit Strengthens Our Faith61
10.The Holy Spirit Inspires Our Hope67
11.The Holy Spirit Fills Us with Love71
12.The Holy Spirit Possesses Us79
13.We Possess the Holy Spirit85
14.The Holy Spirit Brings Us to Jesus93
15.The Holy Spirit Leads Us to the Father101
16.Union with the Loving Will of the Father111
17.The Mystery of the Cross117
18.Our Response to Christ Crucified123
19.Summary and Conclusions131
Part IIThe Gifts of the Holy Spirit
1.Overview of the Gifts137
2.The Gift of Fear of the Lord147
3.The Gift of Fortitude155
4.The Gift of Piety163
5.The Gifts That Pertain to the Intellect171
6.The Gift of Counsel179
7.The Gift of Knowledge187
8.The Gift of Understanding197
9.The Gift of Wisdom209
Part IIIThe Fruit of the Spirit
1.The Holy Spirit Consoles Us223
2.The Fruit of the Spirit and Joy231
3.Consolation and Suffering239
4.Charity, Joy, and Peace249
5.Patience and Longanimity257
6.Goodness, Benignity, Mildness, Faith267
7.Modesty, Continence, Chastity279
Part IVThe Beatitudes
1.The Beatitudes and Happiness289
2.The First Beatitude "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Mt 5:3)297
3.The Second Beatitude "Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth." (Mt 5:4)303
4.The Third Beatitude "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Mt 5:5)309
5.The Fourth Beatitude "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied." (Mt 5:6)315
6.The Fifth Beatitude "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." (Mt 5:7)321
7.The Sixth Beatitude "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God." (Mt 5:8)327
8.The Seventh Beatitude "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." (Mt 5:9)335
9.The Eighth Beatitude "Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Mt 5:10)343
Acknowledgments351
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