The Sanctifier

Description

In The Sanctifier, one of the most fascinating books on the Holy Spirit ever written, Archbishop Martinez reveals the secret of holiness. Step by step, he guides us to understand the gentle ways in which the Spirit acts in our lives. The author explains how the Spirit is present to us and leads us to the Father and the Son, especially through the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. He then focuses on the seven gifts, which make us attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Along with the gifts, we discover the consoling fruits of the Spirit, such as joy, peace, and patience. Finally, Martinez crowns his work with a masterful explanation of the beatitudes, the summit of the Christian life.

Get to know and love the Holy Spirit, present and active in our lives in powerful and often mysterious ways. With divine artistry, the Spirit leads us to the Father and the Son, creating a masterpiece of grace in our lives.

Discover the powerful action of the Holy Spirit in your life through

• The virtues of faith, hope, and charity
• The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
• The consoling fruits of the Spirit
• The Beatitudes, through which the Spirit brings us to the fullness of life and joy

This book is divided into four parts

Part 1: True Devotion to the Holy Spirit

Discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of conversion, including the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Theological Virtues. Also explains the indwelling of the Spirit in our souls – how He possesses us and how we possess Him – and how we can practice the Presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives.

Part 2: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Explains the role of the Gifts in our faith lives, and then explains the function of each of the seven Gifts.

Part 3: The Fruits of the Spirit

Describes each of the Fruits as the effects of the Spirit’s actions in our souls – the fruits of our transformation.

Part 4: The Beatitudes

One of the best explanations of the Beatitudes I’ve ever encountered! Archbishop Martinez describes the Beatitudes as different facets of the one perfection as we become more Christlike.

More Resources to Supplement The Sanctifier

• Holy Spirit Prayer Book
• Holy Spirit Chaplet
• Favorite Novenas to the Holy Spirit