Fruits of the Spirit

Self-Control: It is our growing awareness of God’s abiding presence and steadfast love. The inward assurance of the Divine’s unwavering love enhances our freedom of choice and action.   “Through the Fruits, the Spirit is becoming a reality in our lives,” Thomas Keating. How do we let these sacred Fruits nourish ourselves and others—letting the…

Patience: We learn to wait with confidence through the ups and downs of our lives, trusting in God’s enduring love present in all we experience.   “Through the Fruits, the Spirit is becoming a reality in our lives,” Thomas Keating. How do we let these sacred Fruits nourish ourselves and others—letting the Holy Spirit guide…

Goodness is the affirmation of creation as good, together with a sense of oneness with the universe and with everything created. As a result gratitude abounds in our hearts.   “Through the Fruits, the Spirit is becoming a reality in our lives,” Thomas Keating. How do we let these sacred Fruits nourish ourselves and others—letting…

Gentleness is participation in God’s way of doing things, sustaining all creation with great diversity.   “Through the Fruits, the Spirit is becoming a reality in our lives,” Thomas Keating. How do we let these sacred Fruits nourish ourselves and others—letting the Holy Spirit guide us into the ever-present flow of Divine Love? The Fruits…

Faithfulness: A daily commitment to live the path of love, and a trust that the Indwelling Spirit is helping us fulfill this call.   “Through the Fruits, the Spirit is becoming a reality in our lives,” Thomas Keating. How do we let these sacred Fruits nourish ourselves and others—letting the Holy Spirit guide us into…

Kindness is love in its everyday clothing, a gentle attentiveness that sees another’s humanity and responds with care.   “Through the Fruits, the Spirit is becoming a reality in our lives,” Thomas Keating. How do we let these sacred Fruits nourish ourselves and others—letting the Holy Spirit guide us into the ever-present flow of Divine…