December 3, 2012 – Catechism 1987-1995

I guess I had an understanding of what justification meant, but reading these paragraphs, it appears to have a much broader meaning.  I got the impression that pretty much everything the Holy Spirit does in its interactions with us is involved in our justification.  They seem to be one in the same and not two different things. 

I thought it was well explained as to how justification works in tandem with God’s will and our free will.  That always comes up as an area of confusion when you talk with people.  There is a cooperation between God’s Grace and Man’s freedom, not a competition.  Justification works with that and establishes it.