This document outlines a Lenten program with daily and weekly exercises focused on prayer and sacrifice. The daily program includes consecrating the day to God, an exercise to overcome spiritual obstacles, a daily sacrifice, and an examination of conscience. The weekly program's second week focuses on evaluation of prayer.
It discusses how Satan seeks to separate man from God and others through pride, ego, and isolation, while God's plan is to draw man into communion. Data is presented showing declining religious behaviors and increasing health risks from loneliness and divorce.
The story of Dr. Alexis Carrel is summarized, from his early atheism and Nobel Prize-winning work, to witnessing miraculous cures at Lourdes
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2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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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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
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
TMIY - Becoming a Man after God's Own Heart - Week 20
1.
2. S E S S I O N 20
A Descent into the Isolation of Self
3. To “become a man after God‟s own heart” we
must not allow our hearts to be shrunk by “the
concupiscence of the flesh, the concupiscence of
the eyes or the pride of life.
4. The Daily Lenten Program
1. Begin the day with a consecration of the
day and ourselves to God.
2. Daily exercise to help us overcome the
obstacles in the spiritual life and
encounter God.
3. Daily sacrifice designed to coordinate
with the daily exercise.
4. Brief examination of conscience at the
end of the day.
5. The Weekly Lenten Program
Toward Self
Basic
Orientation
Exercise: Evaluation of Prayer
Sacrifice: Prayer
Covenant: Give God Time
Second Week of Lent
6. The Third Lenten Exercise: Prayer
• Gather detailed records relating to prayer
and spiritual activities.
• Categorize prayer and spiritual activities
according to the three fundamental
orientations using the provided worksheet.
• Note variance of total time spent in prayer
and spiritual exercises.
• Note variance of time spent in prayer and
spiritual exercises according to the three
fundamental orientations.
7. Man‟s union with God elevates man into a life of
communion. Satan seeks to separate man from
God to plunge him into the abyss of self.
8. The Plan of God: Joy in Communion
• Draw Man out of Self:
“Through this „test,‟ man gains the consciousness of his
superiority [and] … go[es] in some way outside of his
own being” (Pope John Paul II, October 10, 1979).
• Establish Communion with God:
“I thirst” (John 19:28).
• Establish Communion with Others:
“Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and
cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh”
(Genesis 2:24).
9. The Devil’s Plan: The Isolation of Self
• Turn Man in upon Himself:
“You will be like God” (Genesis 3:5).
• Break Communion with God:
“When they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in
paradise at the afternoon air, they hid themselves from
the face of the Lord God” (Genesis 3:7).
• Break Communion with Others:
“When they perceived themselves to be naked, they
sewed together fig leaves, and made themselves
clothes” (Genesis 3:7).
10. Let us consider some data to see which of these
two plans is being followed today. Let us consider
the consequences.
15. It is not Good for Man to be Alone
Heart Disease 176 362 2.06
Death Rate/100,000
Vehicular Accidents 35 128 3.66
Lung Cancer 28 65 2.32
Digestive Cancer 27 48 1.78
Stroke 24 58 2.42
Suicide 17 73 4.29
Cirrhosis of the Liver 11 79 7.18
Hypertension 8 20 2.50
Source: Lynch, James J., “A Cry Unheard – New Insights into the Medical Consequences of
Loneliness,” Bancroft Press, 2000, p. 101. Data are for White Males Aged 15-64 from 1959-1961.
Married Divorced Ratio
16. The “pride of life” eventually shrinks the human
heart until a person is plunged into the isolation of
self. An encounter with the Father who is rich in
mercy pulls a person back into communion.
17. The Story of Alexis Carrel
• 1873: Born to devout parents in Lyon, France.
• 1889: Bachelor of Letters, Lyon University.
• 1890: Bachelor of Science, Lyon University.
• 1900: Doctor of Medicine, Lyon University.
• 1889-1900: Becomes a practical atheist while
pursuing academic degrees.
• 1902: Publishes work on suture of blood vessels.
• 1912: Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine.
• 1944: Dies on November 5th.
18. The Story of Alexis Carrel
• Boards train to Lourdes on May 25, 1902.
• Marie Bailly, at the point of death from tubercular
peritonitis, is secretly placed on the train.
• In route, Dr. Carrel correctly diagnoses Marie
Bailly and states she will die before arriving in
Lourdes.
• Marie Bailly is taken to baths.
• An instantaneous cure occurs when water is
poured over her stomach.
• Dr. Carrel takes notes so feverously that he
begins writing on his shirt sleeve.
19. “Gentle Virgin, who bringeth help to the unfortunate who
humbly implore thee. Keep me with thee. I believe in thee.
Thou didst answer my prayers by a blazing miracle. I am
still blind to it. I still doubt. But the greatest desire of my life,
my highest aspiration, is to believe, to believe passionately,
implicitly, and never more to analyze and doubt. Thy name
is more gracious than the morning sun. Take unto thyself
this uneasy sinner with the anxious frown and troubled heart
who has exhausted himself in the vain pursuit of fantasies.
Beneath the deep, harsh warnings of my intellectual pride a
smothered dream persists. Alas, it is still only a dream, but
the most enchanting of them all. It is the dream of believing
in thee and of loving thee with the shining spirit of the men
of God.”
20. The Story of Alexis Carrel
• Struggles to accept faith for the next 42 years.
• Reports “inexplicable cure” and is rejected by
French academia. Moves to the United States.
• 1910: Witnesses 2nd instantaneous cure of a 18
month old child born blind. Marries nurse.
• 1935: Writes “Man, the Unknown” and embraces
mystical view of nature and concept of eugenics.
• Writings are used by Nazis to support their T-4
euthanasia program.
• WWII: French Foundation for the Study of
Human Problems.
21. The Story of Alexis Carrel
• 1938: Meets Dom Alexis Presse
• 1942: “I believe in the existence of God, in the
immortality of the soul, in Revelation and in all
that the Catholic Church teaches.”
• “When one approaches one‟s own death, one
grasps the nothingness of all things. I have
gained fame. The world speaks of me and of my
works, yet I am a mere child before God, and a
poor child at that.”
• 1945: Dies on November 5th.
22. We must become men of prayer. We must learn
to give God some of our time so that he may
expand our heart to all that it was created to be.
23. “I will give some of my time to God,
beginning with Sunday, the Lord‟s Day. I
will attend Mass together with my family
and make the gift of that day to my family
so that we may experience the
superabundant joy of God together.”
Covenant on Giving Time to God
24. Small Group Discussion
Next Week
The Ascent of the Mind to God
Starter Questions
1. What does your prayer life reveal about your clarity of
thought and integrity of action?
2. What is best prayer that you‟ve ever uttered to God?