The Holy Spirit builds up the -> CHURCH and impels her. He reminds her of her -> MISSION. He calls people into her service and sends them the necessary gifts. He leads us ever deeper into communion with the Triune God. [733-741, 747]
Even though the Church during her long history has often seemed “abandoned by all good spirits”, the Holy Spirit has been at work in her despite all the human failings and inadequacies. The mere fact of her two -thousand-year existence and the many saints of all eras and cultures are the visible proof of his presence. The Holy Spirit is the one who maintains the Church as a whole in the truth and leads her ever deeper into the knowledge of God. It is the Holy Spirit who works in the -> SARAMENTS and brings Sacred Scripture to life for us. Even today he gives his gifts of grace (-> CHARISMS) to those who are completely receptive to him.
