Understanding Mary, Mother of the Church and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

What significant event did Pope Francis institute on May 20th?

• Feast day of Saint Peter

• Feast day of Mary, Mother of the Church

• Feast day of the Apostles

• Feast day of the Holy Spirit

What is considered more important according to the discussion on the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

• Our actions towards others

• What God is doing through us

• Our prayers and rituals

• What God is doing in us

What is the primary gift of the Holy Spirit?

• Counsel

• Christ Himself

• Understanding

• Wisdom

What did Adam and Eve's story illustrate about human nature?

• Humans are perfect beings

• Humans have free will and can doubt

• Humans are immune to doubt

• Humans are always obedient

What can sometimes cause us to doubt God's goodness?

• The gifts of the Holy Spirit

• Our own actions

• Positive experiences

• Negative images of God

How is Mary depicted throughout history?

• As someone who looks down on us

• As someone who shames us

• As someone who punishes us

• As someone who never looks down on us

What role does Mary play as the Mother of the Church?

• She punishes us for our wrongdoings

• She looks down on us

• She helps us overcome doubts and shame

• She reminds us of our sins

What mission can we continue with the enlivened gifts of the Holy Spirit?

• Accumulating wealth

• Preaching the truth of love of God to the world

• Judging others

• Living in isolation