DESTINATION HOLINESS

“but as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct: since it is written 'you shall be holy, for I am holy'" (1 Pet 1:15-16).

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Review of JPII’s Christifideles Laici “Christ’s Faithful People”

• The prime and fundamental vocation

to holiness

Holiness = Personal Sanctity

Holiness is the perfection of charity(love)

…How do we follow and imitate Christ enabling us to GROW IN HOLINESS

Growing in holiness is possible through our

relationship with Christ. It is Christ that gives us the nourishment we need to

bear the fruits of holiness.

1. Embrace the Beatitudes

2. Be rooted in Sacred Scripture

3. Participate in the Sacramental life of the Church

4. Persist in personal prayer

5. Connect with family and community

6. Seek out justice7. Practice the

commandment of love8. Serve those in need,

especially the poor, suffering and most vulnerable

Matthew 5:1-12The Sermon on the Mount

 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:1-12The Sermon on the Mount/Beatitudes

1. Poor in Spirit… Generous because they recognize that everything is a gift from God

2. Mourn…sorrowful and empathetic…they care about others’ suffering

3. Meek… kind, gentle, and self-giving…not giving attention to themselves

4. Hunger and thirst for righteousness…seek out ways to do the right thing and to ensure people are treated with justice

5. Merciful…forgiving and compassionate6. Clean/Pure of heart…heart and mind of God…

understand what is really important7. Peacemakers…bring unity to God’s family 8. Persecuted for righteousness…willing to face

rejection, mockery, even violence for the mission and message of Jesus.

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DESTINATION HOLINESS

Obstacles along THE WAY

Definition of OBSTACLES:

Areas of life that slow us down or interfere with our path. Obstacles can be caused by ourselves or others.

OBSTACLES TO HOLINESS

1. SIN: could be the sin of others or ourselves2. DOUBT or lack of faith3. IGNORANCE or lack of knowledge/direction4. FEAR: afraid of failure or stepping out with

courage5. APATHY: a person doesn’t really care6. LAZINESS or lack of discipline7. PAST HURTS: need for forgiveness8. SELFISHNESS9. FAILING to ask God to make us holy10.OUTSIDE influences/temptations or attachment

to worldly possessions

RESPECT LIFE MONTHLife and dignity of the human person from conception to natural death. (CCC 1711)

Life Issue and Beatitude Assignment • WHAT: a typed, two paragraph paper • HOW: 1) Select a life issue from the USCCB website

(link on my blog)2)Write a well-developed paragraph describing the

selected topic AND the Catholic Church’s position.3)Write another well-developed paragraph describing how one of the Beatitudes can be incorporated in a

way to help bring about a Christian understanding of the topic and an approach to the issue that ensures the protection of human dignity.• WHEN: Due, Tuesday, October 7th!

RESPECT LIFE MONTH

1. Death Penalty2. Euthanasia3. Physician Assisted Suicide4. War5. Contraception6. Abortion7. Cloning8. Stem Cell Research9. Reproductive Technologies10.Human Trafficking11.Other