The Abiding Presence of the Holy Ghost

by Bede Jarrett

An opportunity opens for explaining hidden doctrines, of which the value to the Catholic in the development of his inner life is considerable. It is to further this development that these meditations have been drawn up, since hardly anything can render us more sensible of our worth and Christian dignity than does the teaching of Our Lord on the indwelling of the Spirit of God.

The wonderful beauty of the Church’s teaching on the abiding presence of the Holy Ghost, while it deepens our acquaintance with His mysterious governance of the universe and discovers to use the hidden beauties of our soul's life, should bring its measure of comfort, for whatever makes us conscious of the intimacy of God’s dealing with us lessens life’s greatest trouble, its loneliness.

We ought to pray to and invoke the Holy Spirit, for each one of us greatly needs His protection and His help. The more a man is deficient in wisdom, weak in strength, borne down with trouble, prone to sin, so ought he the more to fly to Him who is the never-ceasing fount of light, strength, consolation, and holiness.

This book covers a subject that is seldom found in Catholic books, at least to this extent.

76 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1918

About the author

Born in England in 1881, Jarrett entered the Dominican order in 1898. He then studied at Oxford and at Louvain, where he received an additional degree in theology. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1904, he was stationed at St. Dominic’s Priory in London. He was elected Provincial of the order and opened a new church and priory in London. He established an ongoing series of Thomistic lectures in London.

Reviews

[Augustine Hilander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good introduction to the spiritual life and the role of the gifts of the Holy Spirit

[Friar Dismas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good little summary of the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and grace.

[Maester Prolog · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read for those who wish to understand how the Holy Spirit works in their life, especially good for those who desire to understand the graces received at confirmation.