intro to spirituality Flashcards
in spirituality, we find an image of the __ in search for __
spirit, connection
mission without an accompanying spirituality is like a body without its __
soul
usually contrasted with body or matter
spirit
considered to be the opposite of physical or material
spiritual
t/f: according to biblical usage, spirit and spiritual is opposite in common parlance of matter and material, body and physical
f (not in accordance w the bible)
attribute of the children of god
spiritual
the spirit of __ is a life-giving spirit
god
t/f: spirituality is life
t
t/f: spirituality can be achieved once
f (it is a journey)
t/f: we all have the same spirituality
f (spirituality varies)
t/f: spiritualities are different styles of living according to the spirit
t
each spirituality is a __ to holiness, a way to becoming proficient in living the life of the spirit
pathway
the awareness of the transcendent (‘the beyond in our midst’)
spirituality
awareness of something beyond intellectual knowledge or normal sensory experience
spirituality
spirit comes from the latin word __ which means __
spiritus, breath of life
__ is the unseen force that breathes life into us, enlivens us, gives us energy
spirit
spirit helps define the true, real unique self that is us and confirms our __
individuality
religion comes from the latin word __ which means __ or __
religio, reliance / connection
religion/spirituality: brings together people of similar beliefs and often similar spirituality
religion
religion/spirituality: collective
religion
religion/spirituality: requires a distinctive format or traditional organization
religion
religion/spirituality: personal and individual journey
spirituality
religion/spirituality: individual
spirituality
religion/spirituality: does not require a distinctive format or traditional organization
spirituality
who wrote the summa theologiae
st thomas aquinas
summa theologiae: to read again, to consider carefully
re lego / re legere
summa theologiae: to bind again
re ligare
summa theologiae: to choose again
re eligere
t/f: religion is a theological virtue not a moral virtue
f (moral but not theological virtue)
__ is the virtue by which we pay due worship to god
religion
Spirituality can be understood as that
aspect of human existence which
relates to structures of significance
that gives __ & __ to a
person’s life; helps them deal with
the vicissitudes of existence.
meaning, direction
associated with the human quest for meaning, purpose, self- transcending knowledge, meaningful
relationships, love and a sense of the holy
spirituality
our __ is based on our spirituality
morality
3 aims of spirituality
understanding
perseverance
patience
in spirituality, the goal is to become fully __ united with the __
human, divine
according to __ the ultimate goal of human life is intimate and continual communion with god
origen of alexandria
The path to intimacy with God, then, is viewed by Origen as the soul’s __ from earth to heaven
journey
body/soul/spirit: finding god through the five senses
body
body/soul/spirit: finding god through enlightened knowledge
soul
the goal is to enter into union through __
contemplation
result is a life of pure __ and active __
love, charity
according to __, spirituality is an inquiry into the supreme good, or the __ __ which gives the happiness that all human beings seek
st augustine of hippo, summum bonum
t/f: Following the commandments is man’s expression of his desire to be in communion with God.
t
t/f: Living a moral life under the guidance of God’s commandments is care for one’s spirituality
t
man has a wounded nature which is the outcome of original __
sin
3 desires present in man
desire of the flesh
desire for wealth and possessions
desire for power or authority
according to __, It is our duty to do the will of God because His will is our deepest will too.
st augustine of hippo
t/f: if we continue to rely on what god wants us to do, our lives will perish and become joyous
f (will not perish but will become joyous instead)
chastity/poverty/obedience: love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your soul
chastity
chastity/poverty/obedience: love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your strength
poverty
chastity/poverty/obedience: love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your mind
obedience
chastity:desire of __
flesh
poverty:desire for __
wealth / possessions
obedience:desire for __
power / authority
he is not interested in imposing some grand spiritual scheme on the community, but rather in leading ordinary people to heavenly heights
st benedict of nursia
rule of st benedict/rule of society: seeking god
st benedict
rule of st benedict/rule of society: common good
st. benedict
rule of st benedict/rule of society: commitment
st benedict
rule of st benedict/rule of society: mutual sharing
st benedict
rule of st benedict/rule of society: hospitality
st benedict
rule of st benedict/rule of society: care of the earth
st benedict
rule of st benedict/rule of society: peace
st benedict
rule of st benedict/rule of society: seeking material things
society
rule of st benedict/rule of society: individualism
society
rule of st benedict/rule of society: non-involvement
society
rule of st benedict/rule of society: competition
society
rule of st benedict/rule of society: rejection
society
rule of st benedict/rule of society: exploitation
society
rule of st benedict/rule of society: violence
society
sees religion and spirituality as intimately linked rather than opposed to each other
authentic catholic spirituality
__ and __ go together
rules, relationship
t/f: A relationship without rules or parameters leads to contempt and abuse
t
Acknowledges that there are revealed ways by which we connect with god
authentic catholic spirituality
Believes that spirituality is not
formed by human experience alone but
by conforming to a manual – The
Word of God
authentic catholic spirituality
One of its most basic tenets is the assumption that there is no absolute truth; it puts an end to all truth claims.
postmodernism
t/f: any form of spirituality is valid and that
anybody is free to devise his or her own spirituality, which cannot be imposed on another
t
t/f: spiritualities can be termed secular and have a high tolerance for ambiguity
t
Through the cultivation and practice of __ __ , man is able to combat the desires present in him
Evangelical counsels
body/soul/spirit: finding god through perpetual communion with god
Spirit