4 Flashcards
St. Paul
formerly a persecutor of Christians -He became the “Apostle to the Gentile-Christians
Womanizer, father of the church
St. Agustine
Bo Sanchez
Porn Addict/Victim of Molestation-Inspiring Preacher, Loving Husband, Family Man
The enemy seeks to destroy the LIFE given to us by God.”
Anger
Previously a prominent Hollywood actress-Love Team with Elvis-She became a nun and became a Benedictine Nun
Sr. Dolores Hart
Two Possible Responses to a Moral Problem
a time of intense trouble, difficulty or danger, the opportune or right time” to take action with courage and commitment.
The Story of the Love of God from (Holy Spirit) creation (God the Father), Salvation (Jesus Christ) and Sanctification
Sacred Scriptures
Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to the Church to be able to interpret clearly the Sacred Scriptures. The community of believers inspired by the Holy Spirit safeguards the authenticity of the interpretation of the Sacred Scripture (Bible)
Church traditions
To respond to the call of becoming loving persons in the fullness of life with others in the Christian community by following Jesus Christ, our Savior, through His Spirit indwelling in us.
Goal of Christian morality
PERSONS ARE HISTORICAL BEINGS
We constantly grow in many different aspects of our life.
UNION OF BODY AND SOUL
PERSONS ARE EMBODIED SPIRITS
PERSONS ARE CONSCIOUS BEINGS
We have the capacity for SELF-REFLECTION. We are aware of our thinking, emotions, experiences, as well as the meaning of our acts.
We have the capacity to think.
Intellect
We have the capacity to choose.
Free will
PERSONS ARE SOCIAL (Relational) BEINGS
To be human persons means also to be in loving communion with others
