Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
MR 5.F Analysis on Particular Judgement
Particular Judgement is the idea that when we die, we are either inclined towards God, or we reject him in our last moments. At the moment of our judgement, we are judged by God based on our choice to love him or reject him. The choice for humanity is simple, yet difficult. On a spectrum, we are very dark from Original Sin, but at Baptism we are shot into the light. However, during our lifetime we go through fluctuating movement in our faith, and trave constantly from dark to light and light to dark. Contrarily, angels make one decision to darkness or light. If God is pure light, and absented of darkness then he pours out his grace and mercy and a just judge, and therefore judges us justly depending on whether we choose to face him or reject him at Particular Judgement. He does not judge us solely on our earthly lives. Our soul, however, still needs a purging of darkness to be in full communion witht the light: a purification of sin and its effect. This state of being, or process, is called Purgatory.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
MR 5.D Analysis on Apostolic Succession
Paul says to Timothy, "What you have heard from me before many witnesses, and trust to faithful men wil be able to teach others also." This quote is in reference to the first three generations of Apostolic succession. The Church Fathers regularly looked to apostolic succession to tell whether Catholics or heretics had correct doctrine. This was a solidification of the truth through apostolic succession. The descendents of the Apostles should be highly regarded on doctrines of the Church.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Mr.5 B
Basic questions
What is Gods universal plan for makind
The church/kingdom
God created man for the purpose to share in his divine life
Man rejected it
God sought out man to reconcile him and Restore him to what he was created for
The son brought redemption by his paschal mystery and preached of the kingdom of God
He institute a new covenant with a new covenant in a new passover and a new paschal lamb
The new chosen people, new priesthoods in this new covenant he established and called the church with Peter as the rock
He formed the apostles and taught them about the kingdom of God, repatriation g them for the reception of the Holy Spirit, the sanctifying grace God created us to participate in
It is in the church, established by christ, that the Holy Spirit and sanctifying grace is received for ur transformations and salvation
What is God's plan for man
God's plan for man
Share in his divine life
Inaugated by creation/salvation history
Reached fullness with Christ and his church
Will be fullfilled at the end of time
When all who corporate with grace are gathered together in the universal church
How does God make it possible for man to participate in the divine life
Man has a share in divine life through
The incarnation and the
Graces of the redemption
Ex: apostles receive the grace of HS after "I believe"
I believe is a necessary requirnmrnt, but it is not the source of grace or means by which we recieve it
Mediated through the church christ is founded
Ex: baptism, niocodemus, go baptize, acts 2, 1 Peter
Who is given the commission by Christ?
Apostles
What is the church
Church is the new assembly of gods people, redeemed by christ, and is the instrument of this redemption
Qahal- means chosen people
Monday, November 10, 2014
MR 5.C Baptism Analysis
One great point in the article was that Baptism is universally important within all sects of the Christian faith. This same upholding of the value of Baptism for receiving grace is and imperative theme in our section and is highlighted in the article. The Catechism sates: "Those who die for the faith, those who are catechumens, and all those who, without knowing of the Church but acting under the inspiration of grace, seek God sincerely and strive to fulfill his will, are saved even if they have not been baptized,"
Through this quote from the Catechism, the article states the idea that Baptism is necessary for our salvation, however there are other ways to receive Baptism, such as martyrdom. The over-arching idea that contains these ideas is the fact that Baptism is universal and can be received through desire or blood. This same importance of Baptism is also mentioned in Mr. Cole's lecture video, and the article acknowledges Baptism's legitimacy for the Church.
Through this quote from the Catechism, the article states the idea that Baptism is necessary for our salvation, however there are other ways to receive Baptism, such as martyrdom. The over-arching idea that contains these ideas is the fact that Baptism is universal and can be received through desire or blood. This same importance of Baptism is also mentioned in Mr. Cole's lecture video, and the article acknowledges Baptism's legitimacy for the Church.
MR 5.C Analysis on Baptism
One great point in the article was that Baptism is universally important within all sects of the Christian faith. This same upholding of the value of Baptism for receiving grace is and imperative theme in our section and is highlighted in the article. The Catechism sates: "Those who die for the faith, those who are catechumens, and all those who, without knowing of the Church but acting under the inspiration of grace, seek God sincerely and strive to fulfill his will, are saved even if they have not been baptized,"
Through this quote from the Catechism, the article states the idea that Baptism is necessary for our salvation, however there are other ways to receive Baptism, such as martyrdom. The over-arching idea that contains these ideas is the fact that Baptism is universal and can be received through desire or blood. This same importance of Baptism is also mentioned in Mr. Cole's lecture video, and the article acknowledges Baptism's legitimacy for the Church.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
MR 5.B Analysis Kingdom of God and the Mystical Body of Christ Notes
I. Kingdom of God
A. God's plan for man
B. Definition of the Church and its role
C. The Kingdom of God in our life, definition
II. The Church/Kingdom
A. Man rejects God's offering for us to partake in Divine Life
B. God sought out man to reconcile him and restore him to waht he was created for
1. The Son brought redemption by his Paschal Mystery and preached of the Kingdom of God
C. God institutes a New Covenant in a New Passover and New Paschal Lamb
D. The New Chosen People, New Priesthood in this New Covenant he established and called the
Church
2. Peter as the Rock, founder of the Church, first "Pope"
E. God formed the Apostles and taught them about the Kingdom of God, preparing them for the
reception of the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifying Grace God created us to participate in
F. Church: established by Christ, that the Holy Spirit and sanctifying grace is receiving for our
transformation and salvation
3. The HS guides us in our faith life within the Church and in our daily life
G. Jesus: New priest, New prophet, New king, King of Kings
III. God's Plan for man
A. Share in his divine life, filled with his grace, those who cooperated with grace would enter into his
Kingdom
B. Inaugerated by creation/salvation history
C. Reach fullness with Christ and his Church, which we would receive grace
1. When those who cooperate with grace are gathered together in Catholicism, the universal
Church
2. Ignatius of Antioch first used the term, and was martyred in Rome and eaten by lions
3. Was willing to give up his life and Jesus gave up his life
D. Chose people of Christ
IV. Participation in Divine Life, Cooperate with Grace
A. The Incarnation
B. Graces of Redemption
1. Faith, like the Apostles ("I believe"), not one moment just after
2. The Holy Spirit gives us grace
3. I believe is a necessary requirement, but it is not the source of grace or mean by which we
receive it
C. Mediation through Church Christ founded to give grace
4. Christ and Redemption are the source of grace and commissions Apostles
5. Baptism saves us, water, through it we are connected to Christ and his Cross
V. The Church
A. To give grace
B. If it is not giving grace, it is failing its job is to make people sanctified, or holy, gives opportunity
C. New Assembly of God's People
D. Instrument of Jesus' Redemption
E. QAHAL- chosen people EKKLESIA- called out from
THE MYSTICAL BODY OF CHRIST
I. Mystical Body
-If the Kingdom of God is Christ
-If the Kingdom of God on earth is the Church through the Spirit
-Then in a Spiritual way, Christ on earth is the Church
-Transitive property if a=b, and c=b, then a=c
-St. Paul writes that the Church is the Body of Christ
II. Many Parts, One Body
-Vertical - Christ
-Through Christ we receive Grace
-Christ is central to Christianity
-The vine and its branches, we are united to Christ
-Horizontal - each other
-All parts united
-Same mission, different paths
-Analogy is spokes on a wheel
-Christ is the head, we are the body
-Bride/Bridegroom relationship
-Leads to show us: we cannot love God if we do not love our neighbor
III. 3 States of the Church
-Church Triumphant: Heaven
-Church Suffering: Purgatory
-Church Pilgrim/Church Militant: On Earth
IV. The Church is Necessary for Salvation
Monday, November 3, 2014
MR 5.A Analysis on the Pentecost
This is an analysis because it properly observes multiple different aspects of Pentacost. It presents the importance of grace and the different types as well. We also analyzed the acts of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentacost. This is a true analysis.
There are two types of graces, sanctifying and actual. Sanctifying grace stays within your soul and makes it holy. Sanctifying grace is also a way to get into heaven, to be in communion with God, or have redemption. The Holy Spirit, at Pentecost, gave the disciples this grace, to go and spread the Word of God in different tongues. Actual grace is a supernatural grace that pushes people forward. It does not live in the soul, but is rather in a way external. The Holy Spirit also gave the disciples Actual grace, and propelled them forward, however it did not have as much influence on them as Sanctifying grace. It was influencing them as they were doing their good works. Eternal life is also obtained by the acceptance of Actual grace. Actual grace, as well as Sanctifying grace are necessary for redemption. The Apostles spread this grace through Pentecost, so that others whom they evangelized to would be able to receive the Holy Spirit in many ways such as Baptism. The next section explains that venial sins do not destroy supernatural life and do not lessen it, however mortal sins destroy it ouright. However, mortal sin can be forgiven through redemption, which can be achieved through graces discussed in section 1, spread by the Apostles through the Holy Spirit.
MR 5.A Analysis on the Pentecost
Grace; What it is (Click here). Analyze the first couple sections and show how it relates to our sections thus far (highlight Pentecost and its connection with Grace and Redemption.)
There are two types of graces, sanctifying and actual. Sanctifying grace stays within your soul and makes it holy. Sanctifying grace is also a way to get into heaven, to be in communion with God, or have redemption. The Holy Spirit, at Pentecost, gave the disciples this grace, to go and spread the Word of God in different tongues. Actual grace is a supernatural grace that pushes people forward. It does not live in the soul, but is rather in a way external. The Holy Spirit also gave the disciples Actual grace, and propelled them forward, however it did not have as much influence on them as Sanctifying grace. It was influencing them as they were doing their good works. Eternal life is also obtained by the acceptance of Actual grace. Actual grace, as well as Sanctifying grace are necessary for redemption. The Apostles spread this grace through Pentecost, so that others whom they evangelized to would be able to receive the Holy Spirit in many ways such as Baptism. The next section explains that venial sins do not destroy supernatural life and do not lessen it, however mortal sins destroy it ouright. However, mortal sin can be forgiven through redemption, which can be achieved through graces discussed in section 1, spread by the Apostles through the Holy Spirit.
Our analysis described sanctifying adn actual grace, but also related it to Pentecost. We explained to the reader how the Apostles received this grace. Also, we explained venial and mortal sin, and the differences and applied them to daily life and their affects, and went beyond the text on the article. Lastly we explained the influence of the graces through the Holy Spirit. We did not just describe the realtionship of the Holy Spirit and the Apostles at Pentecost but also analyzed how the relationship was beneficial to enable or enhance their works
Friday, October 31, 2014
MR5.A Analysis on the Ascension
This is an analysis because we have opinions on the ascension and supported them with fact. That is a true analysis because it goes beyond simply stating fact. It shows true understanding of the Ascension.
The Apostles of Jesus go out and spread the good news of the Resurrection. Jesus also gave His followers divine revelation which he revealed slowly to help them understand that he was still alive. This is an example of God's plan of salvation because this represents Jesus' work through the Church and ultimately His followers. One reason for Jesus' revelation was because the Apostles did not recognize Him immediately because His body gave him a new "mode of existence" which transcended time and space. Jesus also gives the information, before the acension, that he will come again and emphasize again the Kingdom of God. This was important for the understanding of the beliefs of the Apostles, that they were confused, but Jesus reasurred them he would come again. This providence was also given by the angels who stated that the men should not be discouraged because Jesus would come the same way he left. This meant that he would come again in all of his glory.
MR 5.A Analysis on the Ascension: Explanation 5 Ways
Our analysis explored the deeper meaning of Jesus' actions betweent the resurrection and acension. It went indepth and had close reading analysis, using information for the book and also Acts 1. Also, we gave many examples of Jesus' actions and explained how they were significant for the church. Lastly we looked at the text and remembered the lecture video. We jotted down the key ideas from those sources and told why they were important.
MR 5.A Analysis (2.0) on the Ascension
According to Scripture (Acts 1), what is going on between the Resurrection and the Ascension? What can we learn from this about God's plan, what God is doing? What Redemption is all about and how it works?
The Apostles of Jesus go out and spread the good news of the Resurrection. Jesus also gave His followers divine revelation which he revealed slowly to help them understand that he was still alive. This is an example of God's plan of salvation because this represents Jesus' work through the Church and ultimately His followers. One reason for Jesus' revelation was because the Apostles did not recognize Him immediately because His body gave him a new "mode of existence" which transcended time and space. Jesus also gives the information, before the acension, that he will come again and emphasize again the Kingdom of God. This was important for the understanding of the beliefs of the Apostles, that they were confused, but Jesus reasurred them he would come again. This providence was also given by the angels who stated that the men should not be discouraged because Jesus would come the same way he left. This meant that he would come again in all of his glory.
Our analysis explored the deeper meaning of Jesus' actions betweent the resurrection and acension. It went indepth and had close reading analysis, using information for the book and also Acts 1. Also, we gave many examples of Jesus' actions and explained how they were significant for the church. Lastly we looked at the text and remembered the lecture video. We jotted down the key ideas from those sources and told why they were important.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Mr. 4F catechism paragraph
This is paragraph that the catechism wrote. Basically this paragraph is saying that by Jesus death and resurrection we are able to live with God after death. The first part talks about Jesus' death. His death liberates us from sin, but this does not mean anything without the resurrection. The resurrection was when Jesus raised from the dead. Jesus' resurrection let us go into heaven because he opened the gates of heaven. The resurrection could not happen without the crucifixion and the crucifixion would not matter if the resurrection didn't happen. The apostles faith came from the resurrection, the resurrection did not come from their faith. This is a very important reason for understanding the importance of why the apostles became martyrs. They knew what Jesus was saying was true through the resurrection, so they knew that they would do anything to spread the goood news, even to die for Jesus.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Mr. 4B catechism paragraph
This is paragraph that the catechism wrote. Basically this paragraph is saying that by Jesus death and resurrection we are able to live with God after death. The first part talks about Jesus' death. His death liberates us from sin, but this does not mean anything without the resurrection. The resurrection was when Jesus raised from the dead. Jesus' resurrection let us go into heaven because he opened the gates of heaven. The resurrection could not happen without the crucifixion and the crucifixion would not matter if the resurrection didn't happen.
Mr. 4B catechism paragraph
This is paragraph that the catechism wrote. Basically this paragraph is saying that by Jesus death and resurrection we are able to live with God after death. The first part talks about Jesus' death. His death liberates us from sin, but this does not mean anything without the resurrection. The resurrection was when Jesus raised from the dead. Jesus' resurrection let us go into heaven because he opened the gates of heaven. The resurrection could not happen without the crucifixion and the crucifixion would not matter if the resurrection didn't happen.
Friday, October 24, 2014
MR4:E Resurrection analysis
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?ls=1&mt=8
In this educreations we prove that the resurrection is not a myth, halluncination, or a lie using a document from St.Peter.
Ressurection
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?ls=1&mt=8 This is our educreation about us proving tht the ressurection was not a myth but a real event.
Analysis of Views of resurrection
This analysis is unique because it shows the opinions of both sides of the argument and what would happen if either one was correct. We chose to analyze this because there are lots of interesting points on both sides of the argument. It allows you to look at christianity in the greater scheme of things. This should be considered an analysis because we sufficiently evaluated both St. Paul's and Rudolf Bultman's opinions on the importance of the ressurection.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Monday, October 20, 2014
Transfiguration reflection
If I had been one of the apostles to witness the Transfiguration I probably would not have believed it. The absolute grandness of the situation and the unbelievable glory before me would have been too much for my mind to comprehend. The fact that I am witnessing the metamorphosis of Jesus into his full divine self would have been truly awe-inspiring. I would have discussed what I saw with the two other apostles that witnessed it along with me. We wouldn't be able to believe our eyes and we would have written it down so that the story could be preserved forever.
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If I were an Apostle that witnessed the Transfiguration i would have been amazed and speechless. When God called Jesus " Son " that completely changed evryones point of view on him and that he is actaully who he says he is which is the Son of God.
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If I were an Apostle at the Transfiguration, I would further understand Christ's divinity, so that I may trust Jesus' word and further try to accept that Christ will have to die in order to save humanity as part of God's plan for us. I would make a connection to the Old Testament and remember that when God instilled the Law through Moses, He was preparing the way for the Messiah, to save us from our sins. I would also be amazed at God's infinite power, his omnipotence, to allow Jesus to rise on the mountain and be a radiant light in the sky.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Reflection of Picture
- Jesus was fasting in the desert for 40 days
- He was tempted by the devil 3 times
- jesus did not listen to the devil and did what he knew was right
- Jesus spread the Gospel to the people of Galilee
- God brought down the 10 commandments and that was the law that the Chsoen people shld follow
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Importance of woman
During the dinner of Cana, Jesus prefigured defeating evil by calling Mary "woman" rather than mother.
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