viernes, 10 de octubre de 2025

IN THE LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT - Last Part, Chapter One

 Here is the last part of the first chapter of the book “In the Light of the Spirit.”

Try to practice the spiritual exercises — this way, you will be filled with light and draw closer to God and to the spiritual beings such as angels and archangels.
May God bless you, may the Holy Spirit enlighten you, and good luck! 😃🙌🙏

Last Part, Chapter One







 What the Holy Spirit Transforms in You

Deep change begins when He dwells within you

When the Holy Spirit truly enters your life, nothing remains the same.
He does not come only to comfort you in your difficult moments.
He comes to transform you—not from the outside, but from the very depths of your being.

He does not erase your wounds as if they had never existed.
He touches them with the fire of love and turns them into wisdom, tenderness, and testimony.
He does not remove your weaknesses by magic; He turns them into spaces where God acts with power.


What does the Spirit transform in you?

Your thoughts
The Spirit cleanses your mind from lies, negativity, and confusion.
He reminds you who you are: a son, a daughter of God.
He gives you clarity, peace, and direction.


Your heart
He heals emotional wounds, breaks chains from the past, and teaches you to forgive.
Where there was resentment, He plants compassion.
Where there was fear, He sows trust.


Your way of living
The Spirit makes you calmer, stronger, freer.
He leads you away from what destroys you and brings you closer to what builds you.
He teaches you to act with love, to decide with peace, and to live with purpose.


Your relationship with God
When the Spirit dwells in you, God ceases to be a distant idea and becomes a close Father.
You no longer pray out of habit—you speak with an open heart.
You feel you are not alone. He guides you, sees you, and sustains you.


Words of the soul that He inspires

When the Spirit transforms your inner being, these words become your own:
“I am no longer a slave to fear.”
“I have peace even when I do not yet understand everything.”
“My life is in God’s hands.”
“I know I can begin again.”
“The light lives in me.”
“I want to do the divine will.”
“I can truly live in the light.”
“I walk on the paths of light.”
“I can see divine truth.”

 

🙏 Prayer: Come, Transform Me

Holy Spirit,
I do not want to remain the same person.

Come and transform my thoughts,
my heart, my wounds, my habits, my steps.
Pull out fear, sadness, and confusion.

Plant in me Your truth, Your joy, Your clarity.
Teach me to live in peace,
to think with faith,
to love with freedom.

Give me understanding in my studies and work.
Help me move forward
in my projects and endeavors.

Make me a new person.
Make me Yours, make me light.

Amen.

 

 

A Beautiful Experience of John Paul II

In January 1980, speaking to a group of charismatics, John Paul II said:

“Since I was a child, I learned to pray to the Holy Spirit.
When I was eleven years old, I became sad because mathematics was very difficult for me.
My father showed me in a small booklet the hymn ‘Come, Creator Spirit’ and told me:
‘Pray it, and you will see that He will help you to understand.’”

Below is the prayer he referred to:

 

Come, Creator Spirit

Come, Creator Spirit,
visit the souls of Your faithful,
and fill with divine grace the hearts
that You Yourself have created.

You are our Consoler,
Gift of God Most High,
living fountain, fire, charity,
and spiritual anointing.

You pour out upon us Your seven gifts;
You, the finger of God’s right hand;
You, the promise of the Father;
You, who place upon our lips
the treasures of Your Word.

Kindle our senses with Your light;
infuse Your love into our hearts;
and, with Your perpetual aid,
strengthen our weak flesh.

Drive the enemy far from us,
grant us peace quickly,
be Yourself our guide;
and, placed under Your direction,
we shall avoid all harm.

Through You may we know the Father,
and also the Son;
and may we believe in You,
Spirit of both, at every moment.

Glory be to God the Father,
and to the Son who rose again,
and to the Holy Spirit,
for endless ages.

Amen.

 

 

 

 The Importance of Being Guided by the Light

For Human Beings, Nations, and Peoples

Light is not only a spiritual symbol—it is an inner necessity.
To be guided by the light is to choose the path of truth, of awakened conscience, of goodness that uplifts, and of the presence of God as the compass of the soul and of history.
When a person turns away from the light, they lose themselves in confusion.
When a family turns away from the light, it fragments.
When a nation turns away from the light, it loses its purpose and its humanity.


Light Is the Language of the Holy Spirit

He does not force, but enlightens.
He does not shout, but guides.
And His light not only transforms the individual heart—it can inspire systems, laws, cultures, economies, and governments.
That is why we need peoples to choose the light:
The light of love over hatred.
The light of justice over corruption.
The light of truth over manipulation.
The light of compassion over indifference.
The light of holiness over sin.

 

When the Soul Is Guided by the Light:

It does not allow itself to be dragged by the darkness of its thoughts.
It learns to choose what builds, not what destroys.
It lives in peace, even when there is a storm outside.
It seeks holiness as a way of everyday life.

 

When a Country Is Guided by the Light:

Its laws protect human dignity.
Its economy serves everyone, not just a few.
Its leaders listen with conscience.
Its citizens grow in inner freedom.
The Holy Spirit makes them prosper and live in harmony.
They do not live with the desire to dominate other nations.
They wish good for all human beings.
They seek to eliminate the material and spiritual poverty of their citizens.
They act clearly and honestly, without corruption.
The Holy Spirit guides them to live in peace, harmony, respect, obedient to the light of God.

Light does not impose, but transforms.
Light reveals truth.
And once a human being has experienced it, they can never live the same again.
Therefore, in this time, let us return to prayer and action with this conviction:

“May every soul, every family, every nation, be guided by the light of the Holy Spirit.”

 

 

 

🙏 Prayer to Walk in the Light

Holy Spirit,
eternal light that dispels all darkness,
I come to You with an open heart,
in need of Your clarity,
of Your truth that sets free,
and of Your presence that brings peace.

Illuminate my mind to see with wisdom,
my heart to feel with compassion,
and my steps to choose with awareness.
Do not let me be guided by fear,
by haste, by wounds, or by ego.
Guide me, with Your light—gentle, firm, and faithful.

When everything seems confusing,
be my inner lamp.
When I see no way out,
be my horizon of hope.

When I doubt myself,
remind me that You dwell within me.
Shine upon my family, my country,
and all the peoples of the world.
May Your ways be known,
and may Your light be recognized as the source of life.

Today I choose to walk with You.
I want no more darkness.
I want no more contradiction.
Holy Spirit,
guide me along the paths of light.

Amen.

 

 

How to Hear the Voice of the Holy Spirit in Everyday Life

Many people believe that the Holy Spirit speaks only during retreats, in temples, or in exceptional moments.
But the Spirit speaks every day—in the home and in the street, in silence and amid noise, in simplicity, in the unexpected, in the small things.
To listen to the Spirit is to train the soul to recognize the voice of Love.
It is not a loud voice; it does not demand or pressure.
It is a gentle, firm, luminous voice that guides without forcing.
And the more we open ourselves, the more clearly it is heard.

 

Where Does the Holy Spirit Speak?

In a phrase someone tells us that touches the heart.
In an idea that arrives with peace.
In a sudden emotion of clarity.
In a biblical text that seems written just for you.
In silence… when suddenly you feel light.
In the impulse to do good.

 

How to Train the Ear of the Soul

Cultivate silence: disconnect for a few minutes each day to be alone.
Ask with faith: “Holy Spirit, what do You want to tell me?”
Do not rush: His voice does not impose—it reveals.
Do not confuse pressure with guidance: He does not cause anxiety, but peace.
Confirm through peace: when an idea comes from the Spirit, it leaves serenity, even if it is challenging.


Words from the Spirit You Might Hear

“Trust more.”
“Do not be afraid anymore.”
“Forgive.”
“Have faith.”
“Try again.”
“I am with you.”
“Let go of that fear.”
“Do it with love.”

 

 

🙏 Prayer to Ask for Spiritual Sensitivity

Holy Spirit,
teach me to hear Your voice
amid the noise,
amid my thoughts,
amid this fast-paced life.

Refine my senses to feel You,
to hear You,
that my heart may recognize Your peace,
and know when to speak,
when to be silent,
when to wait,
and when to move forward.

Be my daily light.

Amen.

 

 

The Holy Spirit Guides Us to Everyday Holiness

Holiness is not a distant ideal nor reserved only for a few.
It is not only for the altars, but for daily work, simple tasks, and everyday conversations.
Holiness is life lived with love, with truth, and in communion with God—even in the smallest things.
And it is the Holy Spirit who makes this possible within us.

By our own strength, we could not overcome sin nor remain constant in doing good.
But the Holy Spirit strengthens us from within, enlightens our conscience, gives us peace when we choose what is right, and corrects us with tenderness when we fall.
He is the one who awakens in the soul the desire to live in the light, to be upright even when no one sees, to love without measure and forgive beyond reason.
He does not act through imposition, but with gentle firmness: He convinces us with His peace.

To live in holiness is not to live without mistakes.
It is to rise with humility each time we fall, and to walk hand in hand with God amid real life.
It is to choose goodness even when it costs, to love even when it hurts, to sow light where there is darkness.
We can all be saints—not by merit, but because the Holy Spirit dwells within us and guides us.
He separates us from sin not out of obligation, but because He reveals a higher path: the path of love, peace, and light.
When we give Him space, the Spirit does what we could not do alone: He transforms us from within and turns the ordinary into a road toward the eternal.

 

 

🙏 Prayer to Live in Holiness with the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit,
You who dwell in the depths of my soul,
come and transform my life from within.

I desire a holiness that is close,
that is lived in simplicity:
in my words, my thoughts,
in the work of each day,
in the way I love, forgive, and serve.

Keep sin far from me—
not out of fear, but out of love.
Teach me to choose the light
in every moment of my life.

Give me strength to do good without growing weary,
humility to rise when I fall,
and peace to persevere on the path of light.
May my daily life be fertile ground
where You form in me
a holiness that is real, simple, and radiant.

Holy Spirit,
make me an instrument of light,
and guide my steps along the path of truth.
Today I give You all that I am.
Sanctify me in the ordinary.

Amen.

 

 

 

How to Make Decisions Guided by the Holy Spirit

Discern with Peace, Not with Fear

Every day we make decisions—some small, others capable of changing the course of our lives.
But many times, we decide from fear, anxiety, guilt, or impulse.
The Holy Spirit does not want you to live like that.

The Spirit guides with light.
And where there is light, there is peace.
He does not give orders, nor does He pressure.
He inspires, guides, and clarifies.
When a decision comes from the Spirit, it does not produce anguish but serenity—even if it is difficult.

 

How to Discern with the Spirit

Pray before deciding.
“Holy Spirit, show me what is best—for me and for those around me.”
Listen for peace.
Peace is the language of the Spirit. If an option leaves you restless, perhaps it is not the time. Pray for a few days, then decide.
Do not decide in chaos.
Wait. Breathe. Do not act on impulse.
Ask for inner confirmation.
The Spirit confirms with gentle clarity, not with confusion.
Sometimes He remains silent to test your freedom.
He respects your process. Decide from love, not from fear.

 

 

 

🙏 Prayer to Decide with Light

Holy Spirit,
show me the way.

Remove what confuses me,
what pressures me,
what draws me away from truth.

Grant me peace to move forward,
or patience to wait.

I want to choose what is best for me,
for those involved,
and what is most faithful to Your light.

Holy Spirit, guide me in the light.
Allow me to make the best decisions
to live in peace, in respect, in love.

Amen.

 

 

How to Be a Bearer of Light for Others

Bringing the Spirit to Others, with Simplicity

To live guided by the Holy Spirit is not only for your inner peace.
It is to illuminate others through your presence, your words, and your actions.
You do not need to preach or have all the answers.
You only need to be a person inhabited by light.

 


How Can You Be Light?

By listening with compassion.
By smiling from the soul.
By not judging harshly.
By praying silently for those who suffer.
By doing good in secret.
Forgive yourself, and others will learn to forgive.
Live in peace, and others will also want to find it.

 

 

 

🙏 Prayer to Be a Bearer of Light

Holy Spirit,
make me a reflection of Your light.

May my words, my gaze, my actions
allow others to feel Your peace.

Use my gifts for good,
my voice to reveal the light,
my presence to bring hope.

Wherever I am,
may You be visible.

Amen.

 

 

🙏 Personal Consecration Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit,
today I consecrate to You my soul,
my thoughts,
my actions, and my decisions.

Come and dwell within me.
Remove from me everything that does not come from You.
Transform what harms me,
renew my life with Your light,
awaken Your gifts within me.

May my life be guided by Your wisdom,
sustained by Your strength,
and kindled by Your love.

I give You all that I am,
and all that I still do not understand.
Lead me along the paths of light.
I give myself completely to Your light.

Amen.

 

“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.” — John 14:26


martes, 7 de octubre de 2025

IN THE LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT- Part one, chapter one

 

The book “In the Light of the Spirit” is a work I published on Amazon.com. I will now be sharing it in parts on this blog.

As I publish it here, I will continue improving it so that it becomes a guide for those who wish to know it better. There are many books about the Holy Spirit that you can acquire, but it is important to know Him in order to enrich our spirituality.

I will go little by little, so that you can truly absorb it. The Holy Spirit can draw near to us if we call upon Him in peace and stillness, in harmony, in a moment when we are calm and serene.

Part one, chapter one








PHILOSOPHY OF LIGHT

IN THE LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT
Spiritual Exercises with the Holy Spirit

Vera Bolaños



IN THE LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT
Spiritual Exercises with the Holy Spirit
Philosophy of Light Collection

© Vera Bolaños
© Philosophy of Light

Author: Vera Bolaños
© Editorial Tronos – Guatemala City

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Cover: Watercolor by Vera Bolaños

First Edition, 2025

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means.

The author reserves all rights for production, performance, adaptation, translation, and full or partial staging of this work.


Prologue

This book was born from a luminous certainty. In the midst of darkness, negative thoughts, wounds of the past, or fears of the present, there is a gentle voice that calls us, guides us, comforts us, and lifts us up with true spiritual power.

That voice is the voice of the Holy Spirit—the voice of God, the faithful friend, the silent companion who dwells within us since Baptism, waiting patiently to heal, strengthen, and transform us from within.

In this book, you will find prayers and simple spiritual exercises. Prayer gives us keys that open the heart to the presence of the Spirit—keys that allow you to breathe in peace, think with clarity, decide freely, and live guided by a light that never fades.

The Holy Spirit does not need you to be perfect; He only needs you to call upon Him. When you call with faith, He always comes to meet you as a source of light in the midst of any inner darkness. The prophet Isaiah announced that He gives seven precious gifts. (Isaiah 11:2)

This book is an invitation to walk with Him—to let your soul be filled with His light, to renew your life, to find peace, and to be happier. Remember: when the Holy Spirit enters your life, everything changes—for the better.

The Holy Spirit is God Himself, for He is His breath, His light, His Spirit, who can draw near to us and make us children of God according to His essence.


“The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.”
—Isaiah 11:2



🕊 Part One
Knowing the Holy Spirit

The Light that Dwells Within You


“Thus it shall be when the Holy Spirit fills the whole earth, and humankind walks illuminated by His blessed light...”

“No one shall hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.”
—Isaiah 11:9



Who is the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit is God. He is the third Person of the Holy Trinity. He is not an impersonal energy. You may feel an emotional sensation because your perception of reality changes, but He is a living Person who dwells within you, knows you, loves you, comforts you, and longs to guide you.

He is the Spirit of the Father and the Son—the same Spirit who descended upon Jesus at His baptism, who spoke through the prophets, who raised Christ from the dead, who was poured out at Pentecost, and who continues to act today, silently, in all who invoke Him with faith.

He does not come to condemn you—He comes to lift you up. He does not point at you with harshness—He reminds you that you are a son or daughter of God, and that nothing and no one can take that love away.

When you call upon Him, He comes.
When you listen, He guides.
When you let Him in, He kindles your soul with a gentle yet powerful fire.



What the Holy Spirit Does Within Us

When we invoke the Holy Spirit with humility and faith, He begins to transform us from within. What does He do?

  • Cleanses the mind from negative thoughts
  • Heals the wounded heart
  • Gives us light to make clear decisions
  • Comforts us in moments of pain
  • Reminds us that we are never alone
  • Strengthens us in our inner struggles
  • Renews us from within
  • Grants us gifts and charisms
  • Helps us gain understanding in languages, sciences, research, and studies


He is strength in weakness,
light in darkness,
direction in confusion,
and peace in the storm.

He is the Spirit of truth and faith.

The Holy Spirit can improve our reality, guide our destiny toward our vocation and mission, and even lead us toward emotional, economic, and personal stability.



How to Invoke and Listen to the Holy Spirit

The Spirit comes when He is called with faith and humility.

Invoking the Holy Spirit does not require complicated words. He does not respond to magic formulas, but to sincere hearts—open and willing to receive.

To invoke Him, you need only three things: faith, inner silence, and the desire to be guided by God.

The Holy Spirit does not impose Himself, does not shout, does not invade. He is like a gentle breeze, a flame waiting to be kindled. When you call upon Him with an open heart, He comes—and transforms everything.



Simple Steps to Invoke the SpiritFind a quiet moment. It doesn’t matter if you are at home, at work, or in the middle of chaos. Take a few minutes of inner silence.

  1. Breathe deeply. As you inhale, visualize light entering you. As you exhale, feel tension leaving you.

  2. Say a short but sincere prayer. For example:
    “Holy Spirit, Spirit of God, I want to know You, I want You to be with me, I need You. Come to me. Enlighten me, heal me, help me.”

  3. Remain silent for a few moments. Do not expect an immediate answer—simply open your heart.

  4. Speak to Him 

  5. as to a friend. Tell Him what you feel, what you struggle with, what you wish to improve or understand.

  6. Listen with your soul. He answers with peace, clarity, an idea, a word—or simply with a silent presence that changes everything.




How to Know He Is Speaking to You

  • You feel peace where there once was anxiety.
  • A new idea arrives with clarity and tenderness.
  • Someone says something that guides you.
  • You read a paragraph that reveals truth.
  • You feel a gentle, quiet certainty.
  • Fear dissolves.
  • You feel the urge to forgive, rest, or begin anew.
  • There is no noise—only light.


🙏 Short Invocation to the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit,
come into my mind,
come into my heart,
come into my life.

Manifest Yourself in my work,
my home, my projects, and my family.

Heal me, guide me;
I long for a living relationship with You.
Do Your will within me.
I open myself to the inner change You bring.

Inspire me in what I should do,
free me from what burdens me,
and lead me along paths of light.

I open the door of my soul.
Enter and guide my life.

Amen.