theology Flashcards
a firm attitude, stable disposition and habitual disposition of our intellect and will that regulates our actions, directs our passion, and guides our conduct according to reason and faith
Virtue
A bad habit such as laziness that inclines us to do evil
Vice
A prayer candle placed before a statue of Jesus or Mary that is lit for a prayer intention
Votive Candle
The mystery from Christ’s life in which God’s glory shone through and transformed Jesus’ physical appearance while he was in the company of the OT prophets; Elijah, Moses. Peter, James and John witnessed this event
Transfiguration
Actual sins that weaken and wound our relationship with God but do not destroy divine life in our souls
Venial Sins
a term that means lying behind the ordinary range of perception, because of this concept in God, he can not be seen as he is, unless he reveals his mystery to our contemplation
transcendance
a favorite teaching device of Jesus in which he told a short story with a striking memorable comparison that taught a religious message, usually about some aspect of God’s Kingdom
Parable
the Second Coming of Christ when the Lord will judge the living and dead
Parousia
the individuals judgement immediately after death when Christ will rule on one’s eternal destiny to be spent in Heaven, Purgatory if needed, or in Hell
Particular Judgement
saints that are chosen as special intercessors or protectors for our lives
patron saints
an unsubstantiated or preformed judgement about an individual or group
prejudice
the state of purification that takes place after death for those who need to be made clean and holy before meeting God in Heaven
Purgatory
the presence of Jesus in the consecrated species of bread and wine
real presence
the relationship between God and humans that results in a body of beliefs and a set of practices: creed, cult, and code. it expresses itself in worship and service to God and by extension to all people and creation
religion
a serious violation of God’s law of love that results in the loss of God’s life (sanctifying grace) in the soul of the sinner. To do this, there must be grave matter, full knowledge of the evil done, and deliberate consent
mortal sin
the latin title for the canticle of Mary in Luke 1:46-55
Magnificat
a style of Christian life that stresses communal living and worship along with private prayer, silence, poverty, chastity, and obedience
monasticism
an essential part of the celebration of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist that draws on readings from the O&NT and features a reading from one of the gospels and a homily that is an exhortation to accept these readings as the word of God
liturgy of the word
the official daily prayer of the church, also known as the Divine Office; the prayer offers prayers, scripture and reflections at regular intervals throughout the day
Liturgy of the Hours
from the Latin word “letania” meaning prayer or supplication, it is a form of prayer used in liturgies that include prayers with responses
litany
literally “Divine Reading” this is a prayerful way to read the Bible or any other sacred writings
lectio divina
the holy spirit’s grace that cleanses us from our sins through faith in Jesus Christ and Baptism, it makes us right with God
justification
a prayer that may have originated with the desert fathers in the fifth century, it is a short formulaic prayer that is said repeatedly
Jesus prayer
stories in the gospels of Matthew & Luke about the early life of Jesus
infancy narratives
