In Catholic thought, does Jesus come to live inside us?

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Probably a stupid question. I think the answer is yes (for instance in communion) but I’m talking in the way that Protestants use the word. Does He?
 
Good question! Certainly after communion He is within us. Isn’t there a line also in John where He says something like, “As my Father is in Me, so I am in you”. We certainly speak of the in-dwelling God, but I have always thought of that as the Holy Spirit. Since we believe in a Triune God, I assume the Father and Son also are there within. Hmmm. Like to see more replies Certainly I see/experience God as ever-present.
 
… my dear friend ,

… the indwelling of the living holy spirit tansforms us into another christ truly , but to a lesser and varying degrees dependent on how holy we are , the greater the union with god the more christ - like we become , we can say we become an incarnation when in grace to a lesser and varying degrees , same with a word become flesh , we are diviised and i say we’re like little gods too – though not the equal of god , we are not just children of god in name but truly gods sons being jesuses as said ,

… a quote from st paul –

Gal.2

20] I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

… we are christs and are to see in and treat all men as christs …

… hope this helps …

… may god bless and love you 👍🙂 ,

… john …
 
+There certainly isn’t anything wrong with asking questions regarding our Faith . . . below are some portions of Sacred :bible1: Scripture that affirm the indwelling of God . . .

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:bible1: Romans 8:9 But you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

:bible1: Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead, dwell in you; he that raised up ***Jesus Christ ***from the dead, shall quicken also your mortal bodies, because of his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

:bible1: 2 Corinthians 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of** God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God; as God saith: **I ****will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

:bible1: 15 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said to me: My grace is sufficient for thee; for power is made perfect in infirmity. Gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

:bible1: 16 Ephesians 3:17 That ****Christ ****may dwell by faith in your hearts; that being rooted and founded in charity,​

. . . all for Jesus+
. . . thank You Sweet Spirit of our Holy God+
. . . thank you Blessed St. Jerome+
. . . holy translator of God’s Holy :bible1: Word+
. . . on this thy feast day+
 
When we are members of the mystical Body of Christ we live in Him and He lives in us! 🙂
 
:angel1::highprayer:
Jesus said “The Kingdom of God is within you.” That’s all I need to know. And the Sacrament of Holy Communion is there to help us understand the mystery of Christ’s indwelling in a special way. Wonderful question, as it reminds us of the joy of Christ, and the meaning of His sacrifice.
Peace to you.:harp::heaven::hug1:
Kathryn Ann
 
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