Even forgiveness of sins comes through the Holy Spirit. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you. The Holy Spirit both confirmed the apostles in Holy Orders as priests and empowered them to forgive sins by His power. Life in the Holy Spirit is a life of commitment, of sacrifice, and of joy. It is a call to love as Jesus loved, not counting the cost and selflessly living for others.
Love is the principal way to a life lived in the Holy Spirit.
It is essential that our Christianity is visible in our every day actions. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Our Eastern Liturgy sings the praise and glory of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not only seen as the source of all good things, but He is the source of renewal and restoration of a fallen and broken creation. Every good gift comes from the Holy Spirit, Who . . . is the origin of life.