Prayer Corner
What instruction does Jesus give about where to pray in Matthew 6:6?
Go into your room, shut the door, and pray in secret.
What does the yoke symbolize in spiritual life?
Shared effort and direction with God.
What corrupted mankind from his perfect condition?
Original Sin
Why should we create a prayer corner at home?
We should have a dedicated place to meet God regularly.
Why can prayer and reading the Bible often feel like a burden?
We try to rely on ourselves instead of God.
What is a virtue?
Doing that which is right according to God.
Why can we not rely only on liturgy to meet God?
Liturgy happens once a week, but prayer must happen daily.
Why do we describe the spiritual burden as being carried by 2 oxen instead of one?
Why can virtues not be attained by human will alone?
Good works require the kindness of God.
What is the difference between meditation and contemplation?
Meditation is the heart speaking to God; contemplation is listening to God.
How does Christ help us turn spiritual discipline into peace and understanding?
How does dealing with difficult situations bring us closer to Christ?
We learn more virtues when we are placed in challenging situations that test our character.
Why is silence necessary to hear God's voice?
God speaks in the still small voice not in the noise.
How does humility relate to our spiritual routine?
How do we strive towards perfection?
Learning more and more virtues brings us closer to the image of Christ.