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Jan 2025
21m 23s

Responding to the Holy Spirit

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How do we live a life truly led by the Holy Spirit? Dr. Sri explains how Simeon illustrates for us what it looks like to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. Dr. Sri shares practical ways to become more like Simeon, such as asking for divine inspiration, showing gratitude for it, practicing trust and detachment, and maintaining interior peace.

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A man in tune with the Holy Spirit, Simeon exemplifies the trust and detachment necessary to respond to the Holy Spirit's invitations.
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