Author Insights Edition: March 21, 2017 - Dr. Kevin Vost, The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Description: Dan and Melissa speak with Dr. Kevin Vost about his book, The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Every Spiritual Warrior's Guide to God's Invincible Gifts.

Questions/Topics discussed on the show:

• What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and why are they important?
• Why are St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Bonaventure such strong sources for this book?
• After the sacrament of Confirmation, why aren't the gifts of the Holy Spirit apparent immediately in most of us?
• How are the gifts of the Holy Spirit different from the virtues?
• What can we do to move the soul to cooperate with the Holy Spirit so that we can best make use of these gifts?
• What is the difference between the gifts and the charisms of the Holy Spirit?
• What are some practical ways to live out these gifts?
• Why does each chapter end with a section on the Jesus, the Blessed Mother, and a particular saint?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• Sophia Institute Press
• The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit by Kevin Vost
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.