WHAT IS "SPEAKING IN TONGUES" ?
SPEAKING IN TONGUES Image to view "Speaking in tongues" is a special grace given by the holy spirit that allows a believer to speak in a language not learned by natural means. Jesus speaks of this gift as one of the "signs" that "will accompany those who believe". On the day of Pentecost, the apostles speak in tongues, as do other new believers on several occasions. St. Paul lists "varieties of tongues" among the "manifestation of the spirit," along with the "interpretation of tongues" Image to view Other scriptural passages may also refer to tongues, though the connection is uncertain. For example, Romans tells how, when "we do not know how to pray as we ought,... the spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groaning" St.P...