IN THE LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT

 

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.

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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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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 Spirit

1. Find 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.

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

3. 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.”

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

5. Speak to Him 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.