691. “Holy Spirit” is the proper name of the one whom we adore and glorify with the Father and the Son. the Church has received this name from the Lord and professes it in the Baptism of her new children.16
The term “Spirit” translates the Hebrew word ruah, which, in its primary sense, means breath, air, wind. Jesus indeed uses the sensory image of the wind to suggest to Nicodemus the transcendent newness of him who is personally God’s breath, the divine Spirit.17 On the other hand, “Spirit” and “Holy” are divine attributes common to the three divine persons. By joining the two terms, Scripture, liturgy, and theological language designate the inexpressible person of the Holy Spirit, without any possible equivocation with other uses of the terms “spirit” and “holy.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
109. In the Kingdom, what authority did Jesus bestow upon his Apostles?
181. Why does ecclesial ministry also have a personal character?
357. How is the Christian moral life bound up with faith and the sacraments?
597. Why do we conclude by asking “But deliver us from evil”?
571. What is contemplative prayer?
137. Why are the missions of the Son and the Holy Spirit inseparable?
189. How do the lay faithful participate in the priestly office of Christ?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How to experience communion with God?
What does Jesus’ statement “I am the resurrection and the life” in John 11:25-26 mean?
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
What does Baruch 6:2-5 teach us about the danger of trusting ourselves instead of trusting God?
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
What is Abraham’s example of faith, and what can we learn from him? (Hebrews 11:8-12)
