1. TULONG-DUNONG EXAM
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014
1. Law and Justice
2. Types of Justice
3. Christian Viewpoint of
Economic Goods
4. Law of Demand
5. Law of Supply
6. Determination of Price
7. Price Ceiling and Price
Floor
8. Dimensions of Work
9. Spirituality of Work
10. Rights and Duties of
Workers
11. Vocation
12. Home Visit
13. Exposure Trip
2. Prayer Reflection
“In these troubled times, do not be downhearted,
but fight to end with all your strength like a brave
soldier armed for battle.
As you wait for the Lord in His mercy to remove
these hardships, do not forget to love and help
others.
Whatever happens, be patient; seek always the
eternal glory.”
– St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon
8. WORK, CAREER, VOCATION
According to Fr. James Martin, S.J. and Chris Lowney:
Work
Any activity that HAS A PURPOSE
Career
Less about the workplace, or even a specific
profession, and more about HOW YOU DEVELOP
YOUR SKILLS AND TALENTS
Vocation
The kind of person WE HOPE TO BECOME.
10. 1. The Lay State
All the faithful
*EXCEPT THOSE IN
HOLY ORDERS &
BELONG TO A
RELIGIOUS STATE
SANCTIONED BY THE
CHURCH
11. The Lay State
By BAPTISM they are incorporated into Christ as
members of the People of God (“Christ’s Body)
The vocation of the laity is TO INFUSE the secular
world with the spirit of the Gospel through their
WORDS, MORAL ACTIONS, AND LIFE OF
WORSHIP.
13. Sacrament of Matrimony
This refers to TWO ESSENTIAL THINGS:
1. The sacramental celebration of the union of man and
woman before God and people.
2. Their ongoing married life.
This grows and matures through the years of their
married life and the procreation, education, and
formation of their children.
14. Celibate Life
(“Single Blessedness”)
Some lay persons choose not to marry but stay single
and celibate.
They offer their lives to God through the service of
their family, the Church, and the society.
Virginity and celibacy is chosen when one recognizes
it as a charism from Christ Himself – a special form
of service of God through serving others.
15. 2. The Religious State
The chosen life of those who
enter an order or a
congregation of celibate
men or women consecrated
to God.
They pledge themselves by
public vows of
POVERTY
CHASTITY
OBEDIENCE
16. The Religious State
The members serve the Church
through different apostolates
according to the charism of their
founder.
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Education
Taking Care of the Sick
Caring of Orphans
Community Organizing
Working with the Poor
Giving Retreats & Recollections
17. The Religious State
The following are examples of the
many religious congregations in the
Philippines:
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SJ – Society of Jesus
OSB – Order of St. Benedict
OP – Order of Preachers
(Dominican)
SPC – St. Paul of Chartres
RA – Religious of the Assumption
RVM – Religious of the Virgin
Mary
FMM – Franciscan Missionaries of
Mary
18. 3. Clerical State
Presbyteroi (Greek) – “Elders”
The presbyteroi state, or
priesthood is the other
Sacrament of Vocation –
HOLY ORDERS
19. Clerical State
HOLY ORDERS
“The Sacrament of Apostolic
Ministry”
Priests and bishops are
ordained to be able to preach
the Gospel and shepherd the
faithful, as well as to celebrate
divine worship, sharing in
Christ’s own priesthood as
ministers of the Word (Lumen
Gentium 28).
20. Different Calls of Loving
“It is dangerous to make everyone go forward by the same road,
and worse to measure others by yourself.”
- St. Ignatius of Loyola
21. NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT
TWO BIG DECISIONS:
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
WHAT SHOULD I BE?
22. Things to consider in
discerning a call
Where and who will you be five to ten years from
now?
How many of your classmates will get married?
How many of your friends will stay single?
Who will become priests?
23. DISCERNMENT
The process of coming to understand how the Lord
is calling you and inviting you to serve Him.
It is a spiritual and personal journey.
It is a journey of understanding, of seeing and acting.
It is a choice between two good things… or even
more!
24. DISCERNMENT
ACTION OF THE SPIRIT: The Greater Good
It moves us towards goodness and even greater
goodness for both personal and communal benefit.
26. DISCERNMENT
Movement from Spontaneous Attraction to
Thoughtful Decision
1. Identify what attracts you.
2. Gather more data (positives & negatives).
3. Ask questions.
27. DISCERNMENT
MOTIVATION?
Is there such a thing as a PURE
There is no such thing as an UNCONDITIONAL/PERFECT
LOVE from us
(but we can hope).
In reality, this kind of love can only come from God.
- What we can do is become less and less and less selfish
and become more and more and more selfless.
HOW? By doing good things QUIETLY and with more
humility. – The HS purifies our motives.
28. How do you know if it is the
Holy Spirit moving you?
You need co-discerners.
It can be your parents,
teachers, mentors,
trusted friends, or a
spiritual director.
29. How do you know if it is the
Holy Spirit moving you?
You need to pray
Ask yourself:
How often do you pray?
How do you pray?
30. How do you know if it is the
Holy Spirit moving you?
You need to pray
Discernment develops through
prayer.
1. INTERIORITY – Seeing,
understanding, and accepting
oneself
2. HELPS YOU MAKE
DECISIONS
31. How do you know if it is the
Holy Spirit moving you?
Different ways of praying
1. Reciting traditional prayers
2. Listening to religious songs
3. Silent prayer
4. Praying with nature
5. Praying as the saints did
6. The Consciousness Examen of
St. Ignatius
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8. Praying WITH THE
COMMUNITY
9. Participating in the mass and in
the Sacraments
32. Movement from Romantic to
REALITIC LOVE OF GOD
1. Our desire to serve.
It is born out of:
1.
2.
Experiencing God’s love
Expression of Gratitude to
God
2. Concern for the poor.
3. Simplicity of life.
