Vocabulary
What is the definition of the word "Temptation"?
An enticement or pressure to turn away from God through sinful thoughts, words, or actions
Name a couple of facts about Mother Teresa.
- Mother Teresa was born in Albania
- She served as a nun in India before feeling called by God to do charitable acts.
- She traveled to Calcutta to answer this calling and help those in need.
- She founded the order "the Missionaries of Charity" that continues her work to this day.
Summarize the story of the Temptation of Jesus.
After Jesus was baptized, he was guided by the Holy Spirit to visit the desert. There, he is tempted by a sinful proposal from the Devil. However, through strength and guidance from the Holy Spirit, he was able to fight against temptation.
Why is prayer important?
Prayer is important because it allows us to become closer with God, grow in our faith, and receive guidance and strength.
What is the definition of the word "Meditation"?
Prayer that engages our thoughts, imaginations, emotions, and desires
Name a couple of facts about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.
- She was the first citizen of the United States to be canonized.
- She founded the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.
- Pope Leo XIII asked her and her order to travel to the United States to serve Italian immigrants.
- Cabrini and her order, having accepted this request, built many hospitals, orphanages, and schools across the United States.
- Her order and the Cabrini Mission Corps work together today to continue Cabrini's work.
Why is the story of the Temptation of Jesus important?
The story of the Temptation of Jesus is important because it shows how we can resist temptation when we put our trust in God and the Holy Spirit and accept the strength and guidance they offer us.
What are some obstacles that keep people from prayer? How can we overcome these obstacles?
Some obstacles that keep us from prayer are blasphemy and temptation. We can overcome these obstacles by becoming more self-aware, distancing ourselves from blasphemous and sinful things, and putting our trust in God.
What is the definition of the word "Contemplation"?
Prayer that involves simply resting in God's presence
Which saint founded the Missionaries of Charity? Which saint founded the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart?
Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity. Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini founded the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.