Confirmation
Confirming and strengthening your baptismal grace
Is just the beginning of the confirmation base.
With baptism we get salvation, sanctification and faith as a virtue,
Perfecting those gifts, and evangelization and martyrdom are about to burst through.
With oil you are anointed, with the laying of hands you are set up for sacrifice,
Your soul is again marked with a seal saying you belong and are protected by the God of paradise.
From what I have said you might be a bit terrified,
Especially when we know how Jesus laid down his life for His bride.
But Jesus says, “keep your faith and DO NOT FEAR.”
The Holy Spirit even helped Jesus bring His ministry here.
Jesus knows we don’t have what it takes on our own.
It is the power of the Holy Spirit that lets His name be known.
Look at the apostles…. They were all cowards.
It wasn’t until Pentecost when they received their power.
It is through the Eucharist that these gifts are nourished.
And when Holy Spirit shows you how to use your unique gifts that you can flourish
Rendering our body and church more perfect when we all answer our call
Spreading and defending faith by words and actions, and DO NOT STALL
For when we proclaim Jesus’ sweet name we die for the world.
And when that happens our soul and many others to Heaven will be hurled.
Together let’s make all of Hell cheer when we die
Because we are now out of the fight and in the sky!
Holy Spirit
gifts:
Wisdom- see reality how God does
Knowledge
Counsel- making moral decisions during moral confusion
Fortitude- Live witness to Christian life during times of trial and never be ashamed.
Understanding
Piety
Fear of the Lord
Fruits:
Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Generosity
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control