Traditional Roman
Catholicism
" That was the true Light, which
enlighteneth every man that cometh into
this world."

St.John 1:9
THE 12 FRUITS OF THE HOLY GHOST
I. Charity: Love of God and others.

II.   Joy: Happiness in living the Christian life

III.  Peace : Inner calmness, even in difficulties

IV.  Patience : Kindly putting up with the faults of others

V.   Benignity (Kindness) : Sympathy and concern for the needs of others

VI.  Goodness : Giving good example for the needs of others

VII. Longanimity (Longsuffering): Extraordinary patience in enduring suffering

VIII. Mildness : Being gentle in our words and deeds toward others

IX.  Faith (Fidelity) : Loyalty to God and the people we are committed to, such as one's
parents, spouse, good friends

X.   Modesty : Respecting ourselves and others in conversations, dress, etc.

XI.  Continency: Proper balance in our desire for pleasure

XII. Chastity: Proper attitude toward others and control over our sexual desires


The 12 Fruits of the Holy Ghost are the effects of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Ghost.