HOS II Unit I - Prayer Flashcards
humility
honest about who we are that we acknowledge our weaknessess and sins, as gifts
laity
members of the church who are not ordained/consectrated
doxology
Christian prayers of praise; a prayer that references the Blessed Trinity
spirituality
values, actions, attitudes and behaviors that characterize one’s relationship with God
mysticism
deep union with God
prayer
“the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or requesting of good things from God” -St. John Damascene
Benediction
a prayer of blessing; a prayer used in a sacrement to bless people
Petition
when we seek something, but more importantly devoutly ask for it
Intercession
when we ask for something to benefit someone else; a prayer of intercession might ask God to cure someone who is ill
Alleluia
A term used to praise God and his word
Psalms
a group of prayer/hymns that occupied a unique place in the life of the Church
Psalms
a group of prayer/hymns that occupied a unique place in the life of the Church. King David is credited with authoring these prayers
Vocal Prayer
a prayer that is said out loud and can’t be said out loud or silently to yourself but you are saying the prayer. It is also a more personal prayer to express what we feel to God
Thanksgiving
prayer of graditutde
Meditation
a way to ponder God’s presence and activity in your life and in the world. You also have to focus on the image, concept, or truth and then can we allow God to speak to us through meditation. IT can also clear the mind
-Contemplation
a form of mental prayer that is fully focused in the presence of God and it is the hardest form of prayer to achieve
Kerygma
proclamation regarding information of the highest importance
truth
correct conforming of one’s mind to reality
principle of non-contradiction
two opposing claims cannot both be true at the same time
faith
a response to the invitation from God to be in a relationship with him
evil
absence of good