Mary
celebrates the announcement by angel Gabriel that Mary was chosen to be mother of Messiah
Annunciation
gift from God given to us without our meriting it
grace
form of prayer where we ask God for things we want or need
petition
November 1st
All Saints Day
country where Ignatius was burn
Spain
Mary becomes Jesus' first disciple
by saying yes to becoming the mother of Jesus
Grace is a deep and intimate connection between
God and us
intercession
December 8
Immaculate Conception
name of religious order founded by St. Ignatius
Society of Jesus or Jesuits
proclaims Mary was free from Original Sin from the moment of her conception
Immaculate Conception
grace that helps us make choices to live our lives as God wants
actual grace
prayer where we ask for Mary's intercession to God on our behalf
Hail Mary
40 days after Easter
Ascension
one of St. Ignatius Loyola's greatest contributions to Catholicism
book titles Spiritual Exercises
means "let it be done"
fiat
imparted to us first through Baptism and produces in us a permanent condition in which we are pleasing to God as God's children
sanctifying grace
a statement of Christian belief in God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Creed (Nicene or Apostle's)
Liturgical season when we prepare to celebrate Jesus' birth
Advent
how many steps are included in Loyola's Daily examen
five
angels are never identified by name in the Bible
False
sacrament where we receive healing grace
Penance or Reconciliation
sacrament that recalls Jesus' Last Supper
Eucharist
celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit to bring life to the Church
Pentecost
one step of the daily examen
1. become aware of God's presence
2. review the day with gratitude
3. Pat attention to your emotions
4. Choose one feature of the day and pray it
5. Look toward tomorrow