Lesson 1 - Prayer Flashcards
a vital element to life
Prayer
guides and gives confidence to live the Christian life
Jesus, the Master
“the raising of one’s mind and heart to God”
Prayer (St. John Damascus)
a loving conversation with God, involving both talking and listening
Prayer
“a surge of the heart; it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.”
Prayer (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)
“The living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ, and with the Holy Spirit.”
Prayer (CCC, 2526)
Types of prayers
Silent
Conversation
Thanksgiving
Blessing
Petition (supplication)
Contrition
Praise
Adoration
Vocal
a prayer by songs and worships
Praise
three expressions of prayer
Vocal
Meditative
Contemplative
+Mental Prayer
talking; most common prayer
Vocal
talking to God at a deeper level; talking and listen
Meditative
a silent prayer; no words, just hearts
Contemplative
term which refers to followers and believers
Disciples
refers to the only 12 individuals chosen by Jesus to be with him until the end of his life
Apostles
Correlation of Apostles and Disciples
“All apostles are disciples but not all disciples are apostles.”
a Greek term meaning “one who is sent off”
Apostle
MODELS OF PRAYER:
reveals how important faith is when we pray, a
quality exemplified by the patriarchs
Genesis
Some patriarchs at that time were…
Noah, Adam, Abraham, Joseph, and more
reveals prayer as a two-way dialogue between God and Moses
Exodus
taught prayer to the Chosen People
Religious leaders like Samuel, David, and Elijah