chapter 5 Flashcards
a change/conversion of heart
metanoia
lectio divina
latin for “divine reading”
the model of the perfect human pray-er
Mary
what did Mary do
she perfectly submitted her will to God’s will in everything
Jesus answers our prayers if the 4 conditions are met. What are they?
- we ask the Father in Jesus’ name
- what we seek is good for our salvation
- we pray with perseverance, devotion, humility, and confidence
- we pray “in the state of grace”
4 types of prayer; ACTS
adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and supplication/petition
an expression of honor or praise for God’s power, majesty, and sovereignty
adoration
an expression of sorrow for one’s sins
contrition
an expression of gratitude for all His blessings
thanksgiving
an expression of what we need or want
supplication/petition
the first condition for beginning to pray
having the desire to pray
how important is prayer? why?
“those who pray are certainly saved; those who do not pray are certainly damned”
key to happiness
“to submit your will to the divine will” in everything
