At Pentecost, the nature of God is revealed for our benefit. We respond to that grace, body and soul, when we try to grow in understanding and participation in Divine Life. God allows us to see something of the Divine interior life in today’s feast. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel [Prudence], Fortitude [Courage], Knowledge, Piety [Reverence], and Fear of the Lord [Wonder and Awe in God’s Presence]. (cf. Is 11:1-2) The Fruits of these gifts of the Holy Spirit are an increase in Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-control, Chastity. This is the life of grace, not self-condemnation and fear. The music "Lift thine eyes" is performed by the St. Mark Schola under license from One License A-726294.