True Devotion to the Holy Spirit by Luis M. Martinez
True Devotion to the Holy Spirit by Luis M. Martinez
Paperback, 270 pp.
Huge in scope and yet simple and readable, this book covers virtually everything there is to know about the Spirit's role in our salvation--and it does so with a refreshing and absolute reliance on God's word.
Author Luis M. Martinez maintains that devotion tothe Holy Spirit is not optional: just as the Spirit is God's supreme gift, so your devotion to Him should be profound and encompassing. In beautiful, practical terms, this book illuminates the difference the Spirit can and should make when He's given His proper place in your soul. Martinez explains how you should respond to the Spirit, how the Spirit helps you grow in virtue, and the characteristics of true love of the Spirit.
Even more, each of the Spirit's gifts and fruits gets detailed treatment here. Martinez shows how each contributes to the maturing of the soul, so that by means of the Spirit's active help, you can conquer your sins, learn how to make proper use of the things of this world, become master of yourself, and fully realize the greatness that is available to you as a Christian. This is an essential guide for everyone who longs to know and love the Holy Spirit more fully.