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SFC talk 2 covenant orientation Prayer, Scriptures and Sacraments
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TALK 2
Prayer,
Scriptures,
and Sacraments
Covenant Orientation:
September 13, 2014Enzo Singson
Introduction
Prayer, Scripture and Sacraments are tools
to grow in our Christian life.
Introduction
Communicating with Him.(Prayer)
Studying His word.(Scriptures)
Encountering Him.(Sacraments)
Introduction
Tools that bring us to God and understand
His will for us.
Introduction
In SFC, we commit to a daily personal prayer
time, to a daily reading of the Bible and
to regular participation in the sacraments.
PRAYER
Prayer is a form of communication, a means of talking to God.
Do we answer God’s Call?
PRAYER
Nurture and deepen our relationship with God: • Attending Mass on a Sunday • Praying the Rosary• Reciting novenas • Prayer time, a time set aside to
dialogue with God and just be in His presence (Silence)
• Offering of our day
PRAYERHumility
Acknowledging our littleness before God:• Restoring
relationship with the Lord
• Expressing to Him our gratitude for His mercy and love.
PRAYERFight temptation:
Strengthen ourselves in fighting temptation.• Our hearts weaken
with temptation when we do not pray
• We should pray to be protected from the evil.
PRAYERGod’s will:
help us become more attuned to God’s will for us.
• We are able to surrender ourselves completely
• We follow and accept His will and not ours.
Obstacles to Prayers
• Anxieties and concerns that distract us.• Too much concern about your prayer
quality. • Dryness• Difficulty in listening to or
hearing the Lord. • Sin
Some obstacles might come from God. He seeks to find out if our faithfulness comes from the consolation we experience in prayer or from being in His presence.
How to IMPROVE our Prayer life
ACTS
How to IMPROVE our Prayer life
• Make a commitment to pray at a scheduled time.
• Start with a short prayer time.
• Look for a quiet place.
How to IMPROVE our Prayer life
• Make a commitment to pray at a scheduled time.
• Start with a short prayer time.
• Look for a quiet place.
How to IMPROVE our Prayer life
REMEMBER:
The goal is not to “pray well,” but to enter into communion with God.
SCRIPTURES
Bible: our guide to a life in the Holy Spirit.
• Inspire us.• Strengthen us.• Allow us to know God.• Know His plan and will for us.
Bible: Include it into our daily personal
prayer time.
• Study the bible to grow our knowledge of God.
• Read Christian Books or reading articles.
Sacraments
an outward sign instituted by Christ to give
We encounter God, physicallyGraceBaptism
ConfirmationHoly Eucharist
Anointing of the Sick
Matrimony
Reconciliation
Holy Orders
Conclusion
having a regular Prayer, Scripture & Sacramental life
we nurture our prayer time
we pray & read Bible helps us overcome life’s strugglesthe real obstacle to prayer is sin
Prayer, Scripture, & Sacraments are our weapons against the devil
To draw us closer to Him that He may sustain us in our spiritual journey
Praise GOD!
Reflection1. What makes it difficult for me to have a consistent prayer and Scripture reading time?
2. What inhibits me from participating in the sacraments (Holy Eucharist and Confession)regularly?
3. What will I commit to do to develop a relationship with God?
