Chapter 4 Flashcards
A good definition of prayer
The lifting up of the mind and heart to God
An expression of faith and love
Prayer
2 general types of prayer
Personal and Communal
Nourishes our relationship with God
Personal prayer
Strengthens our unity with Christ
Communal prayer
What where the traditional Jewish prayers Jesus prayed
Meal prayers, the psalms, and the Shema
The central Jewish prayer of faith in the one God
Shema
How many times should the Shema be prayed each day
At least twice
When and where did Jesus do all this praying
In the synagogues and temples, at his baptism, before choosing his apostles, the multiplication of loaves, when he was transfigured, raised Lazarus from the dead, and the agony in the garden
Who told his followers how to pray
Jesus
What did Jesus teach his followers to pray the most
The Lord’s Prayer
Who was a woman of prayer
Mary
A _________ heart is a _________ heart
Pondering, listening
What happened at the Annunciation
The angel announced to Mary she would be the mother of the savior
Who always prayed no matter how busy they were
Saints