During Wednesday's catechesis, Pope Francis explained the “inspiring” action of the Holy Spirit. He emphasized how “the Holy Spirit is responsible for continuing to nourish the Church with the divine Word.”
SUMMARY OF POPE FRANCIS' CATECHESIS IN ENGLISH:
Today, in our continuing catechesis on the Holy Spirit and the Bride, we reflect on the action of the Holy Spirit in Divine Revelation, specifically in Sacred Scripture. God, who inspired Scripture, in turn inspires the Church, the Bride of Christ, through his holy word, making of her its authoritative interpreter. The Spirit also communicates with us personally within this ecclesial reality, whether through lectio divina, which is a meditative reading of a Scripture passage, or above all, in the Liturgy. In whatever the setting, there is always one word that is meant especially for us. Like a musical composition, Sacred Scripture carries throughout an underlying theme, which Saint Augustine and Saint Gregory the Great call God’s love. May we “learn to know the heart of God through the words of God” and allow them to breathe that love into our daily lives.
I extend a cordial welcome to the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience, especially the groups from the United Kingdom, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States of America. I invoke upon you and your families the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you!
