Living as a young pentecostal christian woman i beleive as the bible says we receive the holy spirit through evidence of speaking in tounges (Acts ch 2.) Do catholics beleive in speaking in tounges, and how do they say the holy spirit is revealed in our lives. Do they speak much about the holy spirit in their doctrine?
Im sorry im not trying to sound irrgnorant im just very interested to learn.....
2006-10-11 18:39:24 · 10 answers · asked by Catherine C 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Nicene Creed, from 325 A.D., says:
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son, He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
"No one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God." (1 Corinthians 2:11)
Now God's Spirit, who reveals God, makes known to us Christ, his Word, his living Utterance, but the Spirit does not speak of himself.
The Spirit who "has spoken through the prophets" makes us hear the Father's Word, but we do not hear the Spirit himself.
We know him only in the movement by which he reveals the Word to us and disposes us to welcome him in faith.
The Spirit of truth who "unveils" Christ to us "will not speak on his own." (John 16:13)
Such properly divine self-effacement explains why "the world cannot receive [him], because it neither sees him nor knows him," while those who believe in Christ know the Spirit because he dwells with them. (John 14:17)
With love in Christ.
2006-10-12 18:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are and always have been Catholic pentecostal groups, however rather than form a denomination that insists everyone must have the gift of glossallia, it says all have different gifts from the Spirit. If you look around carefully within the Catholic Church you can find pentecostal communities, but it is hit and miss. There can easily be one next door or there not be one for 100 miles. They do nothing to advertise themselves as such.
The Catholic Church bestows the Holy Spirit in Confirmation (also called Chrismation in the Eastern Catholic Church).
The Church believes the Father continually reveals himself to us in the Holy Spirit. He still works miracles, He still corrects us, He still guides us.
We speak constantly, as least passively, of the Holy Spirit. We always pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
2006-10-14 13:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by OPM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Holy Spirit is the constant advocate of the Catholic Church, and the power behind every miracle, including all the sacraments.
Some charismatic Catholic groups practice healing and speak in tongues, just as some have since the earliest days of the Church, but it's not a standard practice in most places.
Click the link to the catechism that another poster has provided for you. It should fill in any blanks.
2006-10-11 22:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, you don't understand how the Holy spirit works. What you experience at your pentecostal church is hyped up histeria, not the holy spirit. God is not a god of confusion. Random gibberish is not a manisfestation of the holy spirit.
The Holy Spirit bears witness by a still small voice. It brings peace and calm. It speaks directly to your spirit. You are most likely to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit when you are in a quite place, in the attitude of prayer or meditation, when you are asking for answers from God.
2006-10-11 18:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by uselessadvice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is what I was taught: (translated)
"Oh Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who are present everywhere and fill all things, Treasury of Good and Giver of Life, Come dwell in us, cleanse us of every stain. Save, Oh Good One, our souls."
And of course, we read the bible regarding Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit appeared as flames. The part where the Holy Spirit appeared as a dove during Epiphany, and of course, He was there during the conception of Jesus.
"He causes the sun to shine on both the good and the bad." (Is that not how the saying goes?)
2006-10-11 18:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
""we receive the holy spirit through evidence of speaking in tounges""
That makes no sense
This makes more sense "we receive the holy spirit and the evidence is speaking in tongues" Even though that is not evidence the sentence is at least constructed logically.
2006-10-11 18:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by CJunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the Catholics understood who the Holy Spirit is, the Pope would not claim to be the Vicar of Christ on earth ( the office held by the Holy Spirit alone).
2006-10-11 18:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by G3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's a link from the Vatican's website. It is the section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church concerned with the Holy Spirit. I hope this works out.
God bless.
Link: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P1Y.HTM
2006-10-11 18:48:28 · answer #8 · answered by mekozina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know they believe in the trinity, and I have a friend who was telling me about a church (Catholic) that did speak in tongues. Good question.
2006-10-11 18:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Cat,
I hope you are JUST VERY INETERSTED IN LEARNING =)
Here you go young lady.....
http://www.bible.ca/tongues-kundalini-shakers-charismastics.htm
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2006-10-11 18:43:46 · answer #10 · answered by LIVE4TRUTH 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋