the gifts of the holy spirit purpose

wisdom

Making correct judgments in light of God’s will

understanding

To understand divine mysteries

counsel

To know what one should do or not do in every situation that requires a moral decision

fortitude

To be faithful to our vocations as followers of Christ

knowledge

To help us understand life as God sees it

piety

To see God as our Father and our neighbor as brother and sister

fear of the lord

The desire to please God, both out of love and out of fear of just punishment