Why and When Do We Need Spiritual Gifts?

The spiritual gifts are not genetically transmitted, they are not talents, they are not private or secret.

They are Holy Spirit's free graces, innumerable, powerful, tailored-made for every one so that he/she is a functional part of Body of Christ to make it healthy and vibrant. We need them not only inside of the Church but outside, in our families and in the world.

They are instruments, not ornaments. Interestingly enough, the distribution of the spiritual gifts is always based on the needs of the organizations where they should be used and varies according to the times and the specific needs. As we learn to recognize and use them, Joy, Love and Peace begin to reign. So it is always crucial that everyone recognizes his/her spiritual gifts for the good of all.

More direct in-depth details and answers to questions on spiritual gifts in the references or by Sherry Weddel at: www.siena.org/spgifts.htm