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What is the primary purpose of prayer according to traditional understanding?
What is the primary purpose of prayer according to traditional understanding?
Which of the following individuals are considered to have been born without original sin?
Which of the following individuals are considered to have been born without original sin?
What is meant by 'Lectio Divina'?
What is meant by 'Lectio Divina'?
Which role of the Holy Spirit emphasizes His function in prayer?
Which role of the Holy Spirit emphasizes His function in prayer?
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Which type of prayer involves asking for guidance and help?
Which type of prayer involves asking for guidance and help?
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What is the order of the four steps in Benedict's approach to prayer?
What is the order of the four steps in Benedict's approach to prayer?
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Which component is NOT included in the parts of prayer?
Which component is NOT included in the parts of prayer?
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Which psalm is known as the longest psalm in the Bible?
Which psalm is known as the longest psalm in the Bible?
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What phrase is associated with Saint Augustine of Hippo regarding the longing for God?
What phrase is associated with Saint Augustine of Hippo regarding the longing for God?
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Which of the following is NOT a prayer time mentioned in the Liturgy of Hours?
Which of the following is NOT a prayer time mentioned in the Liturgy of Hours?
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Study Notes
Faith and Worship
- Faith is man's response to God's love
- Worship is our response to God's revelation
- God sacrificed Jesus Christ for humanity
- The Trinity is comprised of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Augustine's Confessions
- A 13-book account of Augustine's life (397-400 AD)
- Blaise Pascal published many books except the bible and Augustine's confessions
Kinds of Prayer
- Blessing: Invoking God's favor
- Adoration: Acknowledging God's greatness
- Contrition: Acknowledging sins and asking for forgiveness
- Thanksgiving: Expressing gratitude
- Supplication: Asking for guidance and help
- Intercession: Praying on behalf of others
- Deliverance: Asking for protection
- Mental prayer: Reflective prayer
The Perfect Model of Prayer
- The Lord's Prayer (Our Father)
People Born Without Original Sin
- Mary
- Jesus
- Adam
- Eve
The Holy Spirit
- The master of prayer
- Father- creator
- Son- redeemer
- Spirit - sanctifier
- Sanctifies humans through prayer
Prayer in General
- God initiates the will to pray in us
- Prayer is a recognition of God's presence
- Prayer is a rest from worldly concerns to rest in God
- Prayer should always be our first response, not our last resort
Lectio Divina
- A contemplative way to read the Bible
- Originated with St. Benedict in the 6th century
- Four steps: Lectio (reading), Meditatio (meditation), Oratio (prayer), and Contemplatio (contemplation or action)
Sacred Scriptures and Sacred Tradition
- The basis of Liturgy of Hours (Breviary) is the Psalms (150 prayers)
- It includes prayers in Liturgy of Hours (Officium Lectionis - Major Hours, Lauds, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, Compline)
Parts of Prayer
- Introduction
- Hymn
- Psalms and antiphons
- Reading
- Responsory
- Canticles
- Prayer of the Faithful
- Our Father
- Concluding Prayers
- Blessings
Other quotes and concepts
- The heart has reasons that reason knows nothing of... We know the truth not only by reason, but by the heart. - Blaise Pascal
- You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in you. - St. Augustine of Hippo
- It is the heart that feels God, not the reason. - Blaise Pascal
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Explore the key concepts of faith, worship, and prayer as articulated in Christian teachings. This quiz also delves into Augustine's 'Confessions', highlighting its historical significance and themes. Test your understanding of prayer types and the Holy Spirit's role in sanctification.
