Definitions
Bible?
The books.
What are the two major divisions in the Bible?
Old Testament/New Testament
The 2 divisions within the senses of Scripture
Literal Sense and Spiritual Sense
The Holy Spirit.
What are the three persons of the Holy Trinity?
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Gospel?
Good News
What are the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The actual, straightforward meaning of the text intended by the human author based on historical, grammatical, and literary context.
Literal Sense
What does the word Lectio mean?
To read
Who is the current Pope?
Pope Leo XIV
Bonus: Who was the Pope before Pope Leo?
Testament?
Covenant/Promise
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
The ethical instruction showing how the text teaches people to live righteously and do good.
Moral Sense
What is the main purpose of Lectio Divina?
To prayerfully read Scripture and listen for what God is saying to us.
How many Sacraments are there?
7
Name each sacrament.
Prophet
God's messengers
How many books are there in the Catholic Bible?
73
Bonus: How many in the Old/New Testament?
The deeper meaning that connects persons, things, or events in the text to Christ and the Church
Allegorical Sense
Which step involves being quiet and resting in God's presence?
Contemplatio (contemplate)
What is the Eucharist?
The Body of Christ.
Contemplatio
Contemplation
Luke wrote two books of the Bible. The Gospel according to Luke and...
The eternal or heavenly meaning pointing toward humanity's ultimate destiny in scripture.
Analogical Sense
What is the Action stage of Lectio Divina?
You put what you learned during your study of Scripture into action in your everyday life.
What liturgical season are we in?
A) Ordinary Time
B) Pentecost
C) Easter
Ordinary Time
Bonus: What colour do priests wear during Ordinary Time?