Friday, January 25, 2013

Chosen and appointed to bear much fruit


"It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you."  (John 15: 16)

You chose and appointed us to go and bear fruit that will last.  We shall bear witness to you in the world, O Lord.  We shall spread a knowledge of your name among our brothers.

As we labor faithfully in Christ's vineyard, whatever we ask the Father in the name of Jesus, the Father will hear and give to us.  What do we ask for?  We ask for the mother of all gifts - the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit is all that we need.  He is the gift that contains every gift.

The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit are: (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1831)

  1. Wisdom
  2. Understanding
  3. Counsel
  4. Fortitude
  5. Knowledge
  6. Piety
  7. Fear of the Lord

Christ chose and appointed us to go and bear abundant fruits.  What type of fruits?

What are the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit? (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1832)

  1. Charity
  2. Joy
  3. Peace
  4. Patience
  5. Kindness
  6. Goodness
  7. Generosity
  8. Gentleness
  9. Faithfulness
  10. Modesty
  11. Self-control
  12. Chastity


Bearing these types of fruits result in abundant harvest of conversions to Jesus Christ.

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