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Join Patti Brunner for the new Truth of the Spirit series “The Eucharist and Other Sacraments”. This first episode introduces the concept of sacrament and begins with the Sacrament of Confirmation. The flow of the Spirit and the Spirit’s gifts is taught by the Catechism to take root at the decision to be open to God. The sacraments –the signs-of initiation of Baptism and Confirmation witness the choice and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit’s presence. Patti Brunner finds truth within the Catechism; the truth is potential. Each person who receives the sign of the Presence of God among us receives the potential to change the world. Week by week, day by day, hour by hour, the Holy Spirit dwells within those confirmed in the faith. This indelible mark is eternal; it should be clearly visible by the life led by those who have received it. The sign provides power and strength to wall always in the grace of the Lord. The Sacrament of Confirmation is as much a confirmation of His choice as it is of yours. Like a renewal of marriage vows this ritual seals what has already taken place. Some at Baptism are ready for this fullness, and some who receive this sacrament are not mature yet, but nevertheless are sealed with it and the opportunity for these graces is made present. Patti Brunner shares her personal experience that when she received this sacrament it was a ritual of time and culture but the seal stayed with her as did the most Holy Spirit, and when she opened her heart to the Lord the graces that awaited the moment, flooded her heart. Through Confirmation the Lord says to us: “I am with you. I remain with you. You are mine and I am yours.”
