Baptism in the Holy Spirit
“We believe that Baptism in the Holy Spirit authenticates and revitalises our Baptism.” Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, Capuchin, Preacher to the Papal Household
Every brother or sister has had, in their own way, the life changing experience of “Baptism in the Holy Spirit”, which is a personal commitment to a renewal of the grace of Baptism and the total offering of one’s life to Christ.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit, which marks the life and missions of the Community as much as the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, is like a personal and fully conscious “yes” to the Holy Spirit received at Baptism.
Through this “yes” which each person gives to the work of God’s grace, Christ can truly change our hearts of stone and make us brothers and sisters who discover themselves as children of the same Father, and who fearlessly bear witness to God’s love for the world.
