Written by Elizabeth Eilers Sullivan, Visitation Alumna
In Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians Chapter 12: 4-11 he writes how the Holy Spirit distributes our gifts that lead to our vocation.
He writes: “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; to another the expression of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit; to another mighty deeds; to another prophecy; to another discernment of spirits; to another varieties of tongues; to another interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit produces all of these, distributing them individually to each person as he wishes.
Given Paul’s words, how has the Holy Spirit blessed you? With what gifts? 
the Spirit has given me many gifts all the way through my life…but the best is being a friend and a listening ear…
I love these very simple, yet profound words on discernment. Beth, put it in your ‘tool box’ as we discuss content for next semester’s offering! SK2