Identity & Purpose

Natural Talents vs. Supernatural Charisms

by Fr. Mark Mary

Photo by Trac Vu on Unsplash

God gifts everyone with beautiful talents. We don't all have the same talents, which gives each of us a unique place in God's vineyard. Sometimes, we use the words "gifts", "talents", and "charisms" interchangeably, but... charisms are truly something different. Something supernatural.

Today, Fr. Mark-Mary and Fr. Columba define and unpack the nature of charisms for us, and illuminate the incredible gift that they are to us from the Holy Spirit.

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