Christianity Personal Devotion SOR1

● Prayer

-Describe the different types of personal

prayer

● Christians are called to be people of prayer

● Following the example of Jesus. Prayer was at the heart of the

ministry of Jesus and those who follow Jesus seek to also live a

life of prayer.

● All Christian denominations have communal prayer rituals which

play a very significant role in their tradition.

● Most important of these is the Sabbath or Sunday service

which is the focal point for the life of the community.

● There is also a wide range of personal prayer forms which

are undertaken by Christians in various denominations.

● The Lord’s Prayer

● The Rosary

Sermon on the

Mount

The Lords Prayer 3min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PICWB_crBw

● In the gospel the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray.(Luke 11:1 & Matthew 6:9-15)

● Used throughout all denominations● Commonly in liturgy as well as

personal prayer.

Approach to prayer:

● Praise eg "hallowed be thy name"

● Petition eg "Give us this day our daily bread"

● Repentance eg "Forgive us our trespasses"

The

Joyful

Mysteries

Catholic

TV

http://www.catholictv.com/shows/the-rosary/joyful-mysteries-glendalough-ireland

25min -watch the first 3min

Catholic Online Text

of Rosary

● Catholic community -Draws on biblical texts. ● 5 decades -10 recitations of the "Hail Mary". ● Each decade begins with the Lord's prayer ● Concludes with a prayer of praise, the "Glory Be".

● Each decade, person praying is encouraged to meditate on one of the "mysteries". These are organised into four groups and are based on events in the life of Jesus

Meditate on the events of the life of Jesus

● From the perspective of Mary the mother of Jesus.

● This approach takes its inspiration from the biblical text where Mary is described as pondering events in her heart (Luke 3:51).

● Communal & Personal

● Traditional Prayer

● Catholic & Orthodox

● Personal prayer with religious often for a

focus on a given day

● Praying of Psalms, scripture readings &

prayers of intercession

● Liturgical Year & Feast Days

● Across denominations

● Personal & takes many forms eg quiet

reflective, based on Gospel readings.

● Begin and end each day

● Dedicate the day to God

● May include petitions and thanksgiving for

the days blessing

Grace before meals -bringing families together

Grace before meals program USA 3minhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhfGpgBPOmE

● Expressing gratitude for the food, provisions

and necessities of life

● Prayer for a blessing and or for those less

fortunate.

Before: Bless us, O Lord! and these Thy gifts, which we are

about to receive from Thy bounty, throughChrist our Lord.

Amen.

After: We give Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, O Almighty

God, who livest and reignest world without end. Amen. May

the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of

God, rest in peace. Amen.

● Spend time in daily prayer

● Highly personalised depending on outlook or

needs or a persons current state of mind

● Ask in prayer for their needs and the needs of others (Luke 11:10-13).

● These "asking" prayers are known as prayers of intercession and prayers of petition

● Books of prayer, prayer for sick or guidance.● Through Saints● God hears and answers, but this may be a

mystery in how God chooses to respond

● Centering thoughts, controlled breathing,

music

● inner stillness

● Connection to the nature of God

Catholic Meditation website http://www.spiritualcatholic.com/catholic-

meditation

● Reading the Bible is a form of prayer

● Sola Scripture -scripture alone

● Inspiration & guidance, develop a deeper

understanding of Biblical passages.

● Praying Psalms

● The Lords Prayer

● Pentacostal, period of praise followed by

thanksgiving

● Acknowledging the greatness of God, give

thanks, God provides for Christians

● Examples of approach to prayer

● A substantial approach to prayer

● Often acknowledged as a type of spirituality

for Christianity

● Ignatian & Taize Spirituality

The Examen Prayer -an overview 3minhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHQOcRqc758

The Examen Prayer Card http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/19076/examen-prayer-

card/

● Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). ● Based on the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius● Program of meditations, prayers, considerations

and contemplative practices.● 30 day program, personal journey through life &

linked to scriptures, personal reflections or exercises

● Ecumenical community founded by Br Roger Shutz

● Community arose from concern for the pervading sense of disillusion in post World War II Europe.

● Taize was to be one of hope and renewal & unity

● Simple meditative, chants, repetitions.● Justice & Peace focus as well

Taize Bless the Lord 5minhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Svh-9ohg4&list=PL11391B3D7195D9C8

● Prayer plays a significant role in the tradition, as

all Christians are called to be people of prayer

following the example of Jesus

● Traditional and formal prayers encompass a wide

variety of occasions and are often adapted from

biblical texts

● Prayer

-Describe the different types of personal

prayer