| Term | Definition |
|---|
| wisdom | We do not always have a clear idea of the details of God's plan for us. We exercise this gift by being attentive, through prayer and the experience of life, to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. |
| unerstanding | We develop this gift by trying to see other through the eyes of Christ. It demands compassion, patience and generosity. |
| right judgment/counsel | There are choices and decisions in life that require serious attention, reflection, and prayer |
| courage/fortitude | Christ's message so often goes against the prevailing values of our world. To live and proclaim the gospel us to risk contempt and ridicule |
| knowledge | We cannot proclaim what we do not know. This gift urges us to exercise our mind and will to learn God's plan for us and the world. |
| reverence/piety | Belief in God's presence to all creation draws us into this gift. It helps us find the sacred in all things. |
| wonder and awe/fear of the Lord | Through this gift we recognize and rejoice in God's glory-his presence and love-filling all creation. |
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