Catholic are taught to function in the 7 gifts of the holy spirit

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How have you been led by the holy spirit in the 7 personal gifts of the spirit?
What type of revelation have you been able to share?
 
To speak experientially, the life of Grace and our growth therein are very nearly imperceptible. When we were growing children, we seldom noticed how much larger or taller we became over a month, or a few months, or a year. Often we don’t notice it until a parent or relation or friend points it out. So it is with our spiritual growth. It is almost always another, usually a close friend, who, often by an unintentional comment, makes me aware of how I have progressed. This is, after all, for the best, as it keeps our mind upon our struggles rather than on our triumphs. Were we to consider our battles won, after all, we might consider ourselves something other than poor sinners. And then our combat will have been for naught.
 
Wisdom
Understanding
Counsel
Fortitude
Knowledge
Piety
Fear of God

Lots of stuff behind this one, but just my 2¢ … let’s not limit ourselves to just 7 gifts from the Holy Spirit … he can give us countless gifts of graces!
 
There should be particular experiences that are highlighted in our life and world view.that support it.
 
Its nice to list them. But its understanding when they were applied. With our neighbor or any life application.
 
Well, I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but there aren’t, at least not beyond what I’ve indicated. Catholicism is about the conversion of our souls to Christ through the sacraments, prayer, and other pious works; it is not about sensation-seeking. Anyone who would tell you that it is otherwise is a liar and a fool.
 
This is very good insight. Often when we grow spiritually, God wills to hide it from us, I think. The crown jewel of holiness is humility and it seems that God is very jealous to maintain us in that state as far as possible.
 
As saint Paul as an Evangelical said. When you come to gether (mass) or for a pot luck get together . each person should bring a psalm. A hym. A revelation .a tongue. That is edification or brings comfort . building up the body of believers.

Or as his prayer . that the eyes of your understanding will be enlightened. …
 
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