Mary is presented as the perfect model of faith. She demonstrates a life of faithful obedience to God's will from the Annunciation to the crucifixion of Jesus. Her faith was not static but grew as she witnessed the fulfillment of God's plan. As the mother of Jesus and the Mother of God, Mary is exalted as the prime example for believers to imitate in living their faith through obedience, humility, and devotion to God in both words and actions.
This presentation was given on August 10, 2013 to the parish catechetical leaders in Savannah, GA. The first half is the importance of continually forming yourself and the second half is about forming your catechists . Ongoing formation is important for all of us.
This presentation was given on August 10, 2013 to the parish catechetical leaders in Savannah, GA. The first half is the importance of continually forming yourself and the second half is about forming your catechists . Ongoing formation is important for all of us.
Sacraments and Sacramentals
I. What is a Sacrament
a. According to St. Aquinas
b. A sensible sign
c. Instituted by Christ
d. To give grace.
II. Divisions of the Sacrament
III. Jesus as the Primordial Sacrament
IV. What does the sacrament do.
V. Sacramentals
Confirmation, Holy Spirit, Sacrament of the Holy Spirit, Rite of Confirmation, Celebration of the Sacrament, anointed, Sacrament of Confirmation, Sacrament
Sacraments and Sacramentals
I. What is a Sacrament
a. According to St. Aquinas
b. A sensible sign
c. Instituted by Christ
d. To give grace.
II. Divisions of the Sacrament
III. Jesus as the Primordial Sacrament
IV. What does the sacrament do.
V. Sacramentals
Confirmation, Holy Spirit, Sacrament of the Holy Spirit, Rite of Confirmation, Celebration of the Sacrament, anointed, Sacrament of Confirmation, Sacrament
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer in which we can look at our lives in the presence of God. As we continue to face a global plague, this guide for a "recollection-at-home" will help you spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where you are.
https://opusdei.org/en-uk/article/may-recollection-kit-stayhome/
Mary-and-The-Church to the mission and understatnding the churchKurtIsaacBalofiosCaa
A comprehensive exploration of Aristotle's philosophy could fill volumes, but here's a condensed version focusing on key aspects of his thought:
Metaphysics: Aristotle's metaphysics deals with the study of existence and reality. He posited that everything that exists has a substance, which is characterized by its form and matter. Substance, for Aristotle, is that which exists independently and is not predicated upon anything else. He introduced the concept of the four causes—material, formal, efficient, and final—to explain the processes of change and causation in the world.
Teleology: Central to Aristotle's philosophy is the notion of teleology, which asserts that everything in nature has a purpose or goal (telos). He believed that objects and organisms in the natural world strive toward their inherent goals, which are determined by their nature. This teleological perspective underpins his understanding of ethics, biology, and natural philosophy.
Ethics and Virtue: Aristotle's ethical theory, outlined primarily in his Nicomachean Ethics, emphasizes the cultivation of virtue (arete) as the path to eudaimonia, or human flourishing. He identified two kinds of virtues: moral virtues, which involve the proper regulation of emotions and actions, and intellectual virtues, which pertain to the development of reason and understanding. Virtue, according to Aristotle, is achieved through habituation and the practice of moderation or the "golden mean" between extremes.
Politics and the Ideal State: Aristotle's political philosophy, expounded in works like Politics, explores the nature and purpose of the state, as well as the best form of government. He believed that humans are political animals by nature and argued for the importance of the polis (city-state) as the highest form of community. Aristotle categorized different types of government—monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy—and advocated for a mixed constitution that combines elements of these forms to achieve stability and justice.
Logic and Reasoning: Aristotle's contributions to logic laid the foundation for Western philosophical inquiry. His system of logic, articulated in the Organon, introduced concepts such as syllogistic reasoning and the laws of thought (the law of identity, the law of non-contradiction, and the law of excluded middle). Aristotle's logical framework provided a method for analyzing arguments and drawing valid conclusions, influencing fields beyond philosophy, such as science and mathematics.
Epistemology: Aristotle's epistemology concerns the nature and limits of human knowledge. He distinguished between different types of knowledge, including scientific knowledge (episteme) and practical wisdom (phronesis), and argued that knowledge is derived from sensory experience and rational inquiry. Aristotle's empiricism and emphasis on observation and classification influenced later scientific thought, particularly in disciplines like biology and natural philosophy.
Aesthetics: While
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
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strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
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Annunciation of Mary.wmv
Mary and Elizabeth Rejoice Together.wmv
The Gospel of John The Wedding at Cana.wmv
Be the change that you want to see in this world.mp4
Harmony Prayer Song(ipad).mp4
Mary's Song (mother of Jesus at foot of cross).wmv
Michael Jackson-Heal the world.mp4
God of Love (with lyrics).3gp
Psalm 92 Lord, it is good to give you thanks..3gp
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8. Since Mary is Jesus’ mother, it must be concluded that
she is also the Mother of God: If Mary is the mother of
Jesus, and if Jesus is God, then Mary is the Mother of
God.
Although Mary is the Mother of God, she is not his
mother in the sense that she is older than God or the
source of her Son’s divinity, for she is neither. Rather,
we say that she is the Mother of God in the sense that
she carried in her womb a divine person—Jesus Christ,
God "in the flesh" (2 John 7, cf. John 1:14)—and in the
sense that she contributed the genetic matter to the
human form God took in Jesus Christ.
9. But His words show that Mary's blessedness as “Mother
of God” is not primarily based on her biological
maternity. Rather, “she conceived [her] Son in her mind
before she conceived Him in her womb — precisely in
faith!” (Redemptoris Mater, no. 13). And she is the
spritual mother of all the faithful.
Even more to the point for our purpose, Mary is precisely
the one who, more than anyone else, hears the word of
God and keeps it (cf. Lk 11:28). Mary's blessedness does
not relate only to a single graced episode, but rather
points to a discipleship — a motherhood — that
characterized her entire life. In other words, hers was a
living, active faith
10. Theodore of Mopsuestia
"When, therefore, they ask, ‘Is Mary mother of man or
Mother of God?’ we answer, ‘Both!’ The one by the very
nature of what was done and the other by relation"
(The Incarnation 15 [A.D. 405]).
11. Hippolytus
"[T]o all generations they [the prophets] have pictured
forth the grandest subjects for contemplation and for
action. Thus, too, they preached of the advent of God in
the flesh to the world, his advent by the spotless and God-
bearing (theotokos) Mary in the way of birth and growth,
and the manner of his life and conversation with men,
and his manifestation by baptism, and the new birth that
was to be to all men, and the regeneration by the laver [of
baptism]" (Discourse on the End of the World 1 [A.D.
217]).
12. Ephraim the Syrian
"Though still a virgin she carried a child in her womb,
and the handmaid and work of his wisdom became the
Mother of God" (Songs of Praise 1:20 [A.D. 351]).
13. Irenaeus
"The Virgin Mary, being obedient to his word, received
from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear
God" (Against Heresies, 5:19:1 [A.D. 189]).
15. Despite the sins of her members, the Church is
first and foremost the community of those who
are called to holiness and strive each day to
achieve it.
Live to the fullest
In this arduous path to perfection they feel
encouraged by her who is the "model of virtues".
The Council notes: "Devoutly meditating on her
and contemplating her in the light of the Word
made man, the Church reverently penetrates
more deeply into the great mystery of the
Incarnation and becomes more and more like
her Spouse" (Lumen gentium, n. 65).
16. Mary is all-holy. For the community of
believers she represents the paradigm of the
authentic holiness that is achieved in union
with Christ.
The Church lives by faith, seeing in her
"who believed that there would be a
fulfillment of what was spoken to her from
the Lord" (Luke 1:45), the first and perfect
expression of her faith.
17. Her example encourages the People of God
to practice their faith and to study and
develop its content, by keeping in their
heart and meditating on the events of
salvation.
Mary also becomes a model of hope for the
Church. In listening to the angel's message,
the Virgin first directs her hope to the
kingdom without end, which Jesus had been
sent to establish. She stands firm near the
cross of her Son, waiting for the divine
promise to be fulfilled. .
20. Redemptoris Mater
(Mother of the Redeemer)
“ Let it be done according to your word”
Pope John Paul II also reminded us that Mary “is
proposed to all believers as the model of faith
which is put into practice.
We can allow Mary's faith to provide practical
insights on how we can live out our faith. As the
pope said, the faithful not only venerate and
invoke Mary, “but also seek in her faith support for
their own” (Redemptoris Mater, no 27).
21. Our faith must be obedient. The obedience of faith
must be given to God as He reveals Himself, and
involves a complete submission of one's self to
God. At the Annunciation, Mary's fiat
(“let it be done,” Lk 1:38) demonstrates her complete
obedience to God and to His will for her. In fact it
was by means of her fiat, her obedient faith, that
“the mystery of the Incarnation was accomplished”
in accordance with God's plan
(Redempotoris Mater, no. 13). Vatican II highlighted
the importance of Mary's “obedient faith”:
24. “ My soul magnifies the Lord”
We must have a humble faith, which means
that we recognize it as an unmerited gift
from God.
Mary's hymn of praise, known as the
Magnificat, is a shining example of the
humble being exalted (Lk 14:11; 18:14).
Mary's perfect humility constantly leads her
to point to her divine Son.
32. It express the unconditional
Love of a Mother to His Son.
Imagine a Mother watching
Her Child Lying on the Cross.
33. Some people talk of a “born again” experience in
which they accept in faith Jesus as their personal
Savior. In reality, we are “born again” through the
waters of baptism, at which time we receive the
theological virtue of faith. Others speak of a
conversion or “reversion” experience that leads
them to (or back to) the Church.
All these ideas point to the truth that faith is a gift
that is received or revived at a given moment in
history. But if it were only a gift, then it would be
senseless to speak of Mary as a model of faith.
Who needs a model? Either you've got it or you
don't.
34. Mary is the preeminent model of a “lived faith.” She
advanced in her pilgrimage of faith, from the
Annunciation to Calvary and then to Pentecost,
faithful every step of the way. Having been assumed
into heaven, Mary is no longer on a pilgrimage herself,
but continues to be Stella Maris (“the star of the sea”),
a beacon of light for those of us still on the journey
home.
35. Mary is at the “epicenter” of the Incarnation, since it
was in her womb that the word was made flesh! She
wondered at what Gabriel's greeting meant (Lk 1:29),
and through her pilgrimage of faith grew in wonder
and awe as she witnessed the fulfillment of the Lord's
words to her (cf. Lk 1:45).
36. We need to examine our consciences
and ask whether the Lord is really
the master of our lives — at home,
work, school, or even at church!
Our faith must be real, and
manifested by the way we live and
the choices we make.
37. Am I rooted to my FAITH???
Stand firm our Faith
Always bear in our MIND that;
“FAITH IS DEAD, IF WITHOUT ACTION ”