Galatians 5:23 (WEB)
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Catechism · 4
The Virtues
“The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. the tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: "charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity."” — Catechism footnote: Gal 5:22-23 (Vulg.).
The Battle of Prayer
“Proof from the contrary is no less convincing: if we do not allow the Spirit to lead us, we fall back into the slavery of sin.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gal 5:16-25.
The Seven Petitions
“Ever since Pentecost, a decisive battle has been joined between "the flesh" and the Spirit.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gal 5:16-25.
"I Believe in the Holy Spirit"
“He who has grafted us onto the true vine will make us bear "the fruit of the Spirit: . . . love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control."” — Catechism footnote: Gal 5:22-23.
Fathers and councils · 8
Catena Aurea on Luke
- Basil the GreatCatena Aurea on Luke
“(Gal. 5:23.)” — the author cites it
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Cyril of Jerusalem
“…common to us all, that we may ever render up the fruits of the Holy Ghost, love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, in Christ Jesus our Lord:—By whom and with whom, together with the Holy Ghost, be glory to the Father, both now, and ever, and for ever and ever.” — editor's note: Gal. v. 22, 23.
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John Chrysostom
“For this the Holy Spirit most requireth, for “the fruit of the Spirit is joy, peace—faith, meek ness.” ( Gal. v. 22, 23.)” — the author cites it
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Jerome
“It is clear from the testimony of another book that “the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth,” and that the soul wavers between the works of the flesh and of the spirit enumerated by the apostle, desiring now the former and now the latter.” — editor's note: Gal. v. 19–23.
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Augustine of Hippo
“Lastly, in this battle, against what is in a manner the carnal army leading forth as it were another spiritual line, “But the fruit of the Spirit is,” saith he, “charity, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, continence; against such there is no law.”” — editor's note: Gal. v. 22, 23
Read the whole comment“And what the fruits are by which we may know a good tree, the very same apostle goes on to tell us: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.”” — editor's note: Gal. v. 19–23.
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John Cassian
“…Spirit of which the same Apostle gives the list: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, goodness, benignity, faith, mildness, modesty.”” — editor's note: Gal. v. 22, 23.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“For they who are Christ’s have crucified their flesh, with its vices and lusts.”” — editor's note: Gal. v. 17–24.
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Cross-references · 14
Cited together in Basil the Great on Luke 6:24–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.24.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.24.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.24.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.24.
Cited together in Catechism §736.
Cited together in Catechism §736.
Cited together in Catechism §736.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.24.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount II.24.
Cited together in Basil the Great on Luke 6:24–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Basil the Great on Luke 6:24–26 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Catechism §2819.
Cited together in Catechism §2819.