CCC
Man is in search of God. Who calls whom first?
God calls man first.
What is the best method of prayer?
There is none
Who is the author attributed to the Psalms?
King David
Why are the Psalms often referred to as the "school of prayer"?
They are a model of prayer for us, teaching us to pray
Define lament.
Cry out in suffering or confusion
Who is asked to sacrifice their own son to prove their trust in God?
Abraham
Using the Stop, Look, and Listen method, provide an example of what "Stop" means.
Stop what you are doing
Stop worrying
Stop being Martha
150, 5
How does Jesus fulfill Psalm 22? (Specific details)
He is mocked, his hands and feet pierced, his death converts the centurion
How do Psalms 22 and 102 similarly start and end?
Start with feelings of abandonment, end with hope
God initiates a call to Moses. How does He first communicate with Moses?
Through the burning bush.
What does ACTS stand for?
Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, Supplication
What is the collection of Psalms known as?
The Psalter
What is the "cry of dereliction," and why do some people find it troubling?
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Out of context, it looks like Jesus thinks God abandoned him.
What did the centurion say when Jesus died on the corss?
"Surely, this man is the Son of God"
Who is par excellence the king “after God’s own heart,” the shepherd who prays for his people and prays in their name.
King David
Provide an example of Contrition that is said during Mass.
"..Through my most grievous heart..."
"...Lord, I am not worthy..."
"....Lord have mercy..."
Name 2 ways the Psalms are used today in the Christian daily context.
Mass, Daily Office, private prayer
Explain the significance of Nathaniel praying Psalm 102 in the episode of The Chosen we watched in class. Why this Psalm specifically?
He felt that all meaning in his life was lost after losing his job. The Psalm expresses feelings of hopelessness at the beginning.
What do the centurion's words at the foot of the cross represent in correlation to Psalm 22?
The conversion of the nations
Fill in the blanks:
“Prayer is the raising of one’s _______ and _______ to God or the requesting of good things from _______”
Mind, heart, God
Explain the difference between vocal and mental prayer.
Vocal= prayer with words
Mental= prayer without words, presence of God
What do the Greek and Hebrew terms for "Psalms" mean?
Hebrew: Praises
Explain the threefold tradition behind the name "Golgotha" and what it literally means.
"Place of the Skull"
Place of execution, looked like a skull, possible burial place of Adam.
Name three categories of Psalms from the notes.
Praise/Hymn, Thanksgiving, Lament, Wisdom, Royal/Messianic.