"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," St. Paul wrote to the Galatians. "If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:22-23, 25). Those words are just as relevant and powerful for you today as they were for the Galatians. In Invite the Holy Spirit into Your Life , you will: Learn the life-changing power of the fruits of the Holy Spirit - Explore each fruit through real-life stories, Scripture, and Church teachings - Examine how you are cultivating the fruits of the Spirit in your own life Perfect for individual or group study, the seven chapters includes reflections and scripture, with space for journaling. Part of the Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women series In Invite the Holy Spirit into Your Life , you will: - learn how the Holy Spirit can change your life through the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control; - explore the fruits of the Spirit through real-life stories, examples from the Old and New Testaments, and the wisdom of the Church; - examine how you are cultivating the fruits of the Spirit in your own life "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," St. Paul wrote to the Galatians. "If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:22"¬‚¬"23, 25). Those words are just as relevant and powerful for you today as they were for the Galatians. In Invite the Holy Spirit into Your Life , Deanna G. Bartalini draws on her own story, sacred Scripture, the lives of the saints, and the wisdom of the Church to explore how to grow in each of the fruits of the Spirit. You can record your own insights right in the journal, then bring those thoughts to your small faith-sharing group for further discussion. And as with all the Stay Connected journals, guided prayers and space to journal your own prayer helps you forge a deeper, living connection with Jesus. Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women help you deepen your connection with Christ through inspiring stories, reflections, Scripture study, and prompts for prayer and journaling. Each journal explores a different path to spiritual growth in seven short, easy-to-complete chapters"¬‚¬"perfect for individuals or small faith-sharing groups!