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Fruits of the Holy Spirit
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them:
- charity
- joy
- peace
- patience
- kindness
- goodness
- generosity
- gentleness
- faithfulness
- modesty
- self-control
- chastity
In Galatians 5:22-23 in the New Testament there are nine fruits of the spirit listed. These are:
- love
- joy
- peace
- patience
- kindness
- goodness
- faithfulness
- gentleness
- self-control
| “ | Galatians 5:22, 23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. |
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See also
External links
- Fruits of the Holy Spirit Answers.com
- Holy Ghost Catholic Encyclopedia.
- The 9 Fruits of the Holy Spirit