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4. From whom does the Holy Ghost proceed?

The Holy Ghost proceeds from the Father and the Son, as from one source.

5. Why is the 'Third' Person of the Blessed Trinity in particular named the 'Holy Spirit,' since the name of 'Spirit' and 'Holy' equally belongs to the 'First' and to the 'Second' Person?

The Third Person is in particular called the 'Holy Spirit,' because to Him is especially ascribed the work of our sanctification, and He imparts to us the spiritual life of grace.

6. Why is the work of our sanctification especially ascribed to the Holy Ghost?

Because He, as the Spirit of Love, is the Giver of all inward holiness, and the Dispenser of all supernatural gifts and graces, whereby we are sanctified.

7. But is it not Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, who sanctifies us?

Jesus Christ sanctifies us, inasmuch as He has merited and prepared for us the grace which makes us pleasing