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Lesson 4: Praying with Scripture: Lectio Divina
God’s Word is alive, able to cause change in those who hear it, and speaks directly to the “reflections and thoughts of our hearts”.
God’s Word is alive, able to cause change in those who hear it, and speaks directly to the “reflections and thoughts of our hearts”.
To read the Bible effectively, we must first know how to read it.
All of Scripture is inspired by God. Just as the Spirit of God was present at the beginning of Creation and within Adam, so too is it present in the Scriptures.
To better understand Scripture, we must consider its literal and spiritual senses.
The Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life”.
Salvation History is the story of Gods saving actions in human history.
God has always desired for His people to be a “royal priesthood”, anointed and consecrated as His Chosen People.
The first three commandments are the fundamental requirements for loving God.
The fourth through sixth commandments teach us to honor our parents, all human life, and be pure and modest in our behavior.
The seventh through tenth commandments teach us to respect what belongs to others, tell the truth, and not desire things which belong to others.
Jesus helps us understand the Ten Commandments, and provided the example for the New Commandment
When God created us, He gave us rules to help us stay safe and happy.
True freedom is possible only in service of the good and just.
The Ten Commandments state the requirements to love God and our neighbor.
Ancient people offered animal sacrifices to praise God, to thank God, to mark new beginnings, and to show sorrow for their sins.