Gifts of the Holy Spirit Series - WISDOM

WISDOM

WISDOM

What is the Holy Spirit’s Gift of Wisdom?

 

By Fr. Edlefsen

 

The Holy Spirit’s Gifts are supernatural yet subtle “depositions” given at Baptism and more deeply at Confirmation, along with the “theological virtues” of faith, hope, and love. Wisdom is

usually the first Gift mentioned among seven (Isaiah 11:2-3). The Gifts are not to be confused with virtues or good habits. Rather, like sails on a ship, the Gifts make us available and open to

the breath of the Holy Spirit. “The Spirit blows where he wills…” (John 3:8).

 

Wisdom is the Gift by which we become intimate with Christ. When the Holy Spirit works through Wisdom, we are bonded more deeply in Jesus’ friendship. This gives us supernatural

insight because Jesus is the Word of the Father through whom everything is created. Pray for this Gift if you if you feel far from God, or when life gets anxious, confusing, or sad. Through

Wisdom, the Spirit helps us deal with anxiety or fear. It awakens a supernatural outlook that can only come from God. When the Holy Spirit works through Wisdom, we may sense brief

moments of God’s closeness or peace. The experience may be like “savoring” God’s presence: “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord” (Psalm 34:8).

 

Wisdom perfects love. It’s a contemplative Gift that helps us pray. Wisdom blossoms in the Beatitude, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” “Dear Lord,

grant me Wisdom, the attendant at your throne” (Book of Wisdom 9:4).

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