CCC 692
Profession of Faith›SECTION TWO I. THE CREEDS›CHAPTER THREE I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT›II. The Name, Titles, and Symbols of the Holy Spirit
When he proclaims and promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, Jesus calls him the "Paraclete," literally, "he who is called to one's side," advocatus. "Paraclete" is commonly translated by "consoler," and Jesus is the first consoler. The Lord also called the Holy Spirit "the Spirit of truth."
Footnotes
- In 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7.
- Cf. I ⇒ Jn 2:1[ETML:C/].
- In 16:13.