What does it mean to become a Soldier of Christ? What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? In this episode I speak about the spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation, and how your life will be CHANGED thanks to this amazing Sacrament!

- Link to the ENKINDLE conference: https://www.mileschristi.org/event/enkindle/  . For a $20-dollar discount, use the promo code “PODCAST”. You must attend all three days to be eligible for discount.

- Here is an article about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit

- More info on Confirmation can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1285-1321

- Biblical quotations: Isaiah 11:2-3 (gifts of the Holy Spirit on Christ); Acts 2:1-42 (Coming of the Holy Spirit in Pentecost); Acts 8:14-17 (Holy Spirit comes down over other disciples); 2 Tim 2:3 (“labor as a good Soldier of Christ Jesus”).

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.

- Intro music from pond5.com