ch 2 vocab for religion Flashcards
contemplation
a form of prayer in which mind an heart focus on God’s greatness an goodness in affective, loving adoration; to look on Jesus and the mysterious of his life with faith and love
adoration
the acknowledgment of God as God, Creator, and Savior, the Lord and Master of everything that exists. The first commandment obligates us to adore God
contrition
sorrow of the soul and hearted for the sin committed, together with a resolution not to sin again necessary for the reception of the Sacrament of Penance
dryness (in prayer)
difficulty in contemplative prayer when the heart is separated from God, with no taste for thoughts, memories, and feelings, even spiritual ones
Lord’s Prayer
the title early Christians gave to the prayer which Jesus entrusted to his disciples and the Church. This fundamental Christian prayer is also called Our Father, which are its first words
Meditation
an exercise and a form of prayer in which we try to understand God’s revelation of the truths of faith and the purpose of Christian life, and how it should be lived, in order to adhere and respond to what the Lord is asking
metanoia
Greek word meaning “change of heart,” “repentance,” “penance.” It is considered essential to the pursuit of Christian perfetion
petition
form of prayer asking God to aid us or others
prayer
the elevation of the mind and heart to God in praise of his glory; a petition made to God for some desired good, thanksgiving for a good recieved, or in the intercession for others before God. Through prayer thhe Christian experiences a communion with God
thanksgiving
form of player praising God for the good he has given us
vocal prayer
form of prayer that is a “conversation” with God, or angels and saint, that is formed with words of some set formula(s). i.e. Hail Mary, Glory Be, Our Father, etc.
