Christian prayer Flashcards
Quiz 1
Is the raising of ones mind and heart to God. A way to communicate and deepen our relationship with God
Prayer
(MODELS OF PRAYER)
The first and foremost model of prayer. Is prayer himself.
Jesus
(MODELS OF PRAYER)
Characterized by faith and by the generous offering of her whole being to God.
Mary
(MODELS OF PRAYER)
We ask them to intercede before the Holy Trinity for us and for the world.
Saints
(SAINTS)
Order of preachers. Introduced the 9 ways of prayer.
St. Dominic de Guzman
(SAINTS)
Founder of the society of Jesus. Introduced a different way of prayer through the examen and the 30-day retreat. His followers crafted spiritual prayers such as the Lectio Divina.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
(SAINTS)
Prayed for the Holy Spirit to come to her heart. In a single sentence, this saint captures a prayer in a nutshell.
Saint Catherine of Siena
(TYPES OF PRAYER)
Made by using some approved form of words, read, sung or recited such as, Our father, Sign of the Cross, and the Angelus.
Vocal prayer
(TYPES OF PRAYER)
Prayerful reflection. Engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire to deepen our faith.
Meditation prayer
(TYPES OF PRAYER)
When we use our minds and hearts to pray. Is a simple gaze upon God in silence and love.
Contemplative prayer
(SOURCES OF PRAYER)
We must remember through that to pray well is really a grace of the Holy Spirit who “teaches us how to pray”
Everyday situations
(SOURCES OF PRAYER)
Gives us the “surprising knowledge” of Christ.
Word of God
(SOURCES OF PRAYER)
That proclaims, makes present and communicates the mystery of salvation.
Liturgy of the Church
(SOURCES OF PRAYER)
Called divine, because they unite us directly with God.
Theological virtues (faith, hope, charity)
(ACTS OF CHRISTIAN PRAYER)
Is the humble acknowledgement.
Adoration
