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Introduction to Sacred Scriptures

And Old Testament

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Red Mass refers to a Mass celebrated annually in theRoman Catholic Church for judges, prosecutors,attorneys, law school professors, students, andgovernment officials. The Mass requests guidancefrom the Holy Spirit for all who seek justice, and offersthe opportunity to reflect on what Catholics believe isthe God-given power and responsibility of all in thelegal profession.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_(liturgy)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Churchhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirithttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirithttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Churchhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_(liturgy)


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According to the Catholic Church, the RedMass is so-called from the redvestmentstraditionally worn in symbolism of the

tongues of fire that descended on theApostles. Additionally,Judges of the HighCourt of England and all doctors of law wore

red robes or academic hoods. (Wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Churchhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestmentshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_Justice_of_England_and_Waleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_Justice_of_England_and_Waleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_regaliahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_regaliahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_Justice_of_England_and_Waleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_Justice_of_England_and_Waleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestmentshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church


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The first recorded Red Mass was celebrated in theCathedral ofParis in 1245. From there, it spread tomost European countries. Around 1310, during thereign ofEdward II, the tradition began in England. Itwas attended at the opening of each term of Court byall members of the Bench and Bar. The event graduallyfell out of fashion until 1931, when Sydney became thefirst English-speaking city to re-institute the practice.The first Red Mass held in the United States wascelebrated in St. Andrew's Church in New York City,near the courthouses ofFoley Square. (Wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parishttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_II_of_Englandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Stateshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Cityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foley_Squarehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foley_Squarehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Cityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Stateshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_II_of_Englandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris


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Do you believe in God? Who is your God?What kind of God is he?

Do you pray? How do you pray?

What is prayer for you?


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1. Human Spirit2. Evil spirit: (anything All D...

Discouragements, Depression, Desolate, Doubts,Damnation, Death

When in this D Do not DECIDE.3. Holy Spirit

E Enlightener (Aahh experience, lightens the moment, expands

our mind)

Enabler (gives power, gives strength, energizesmoving to action)

A person who prays has faithand a person of faith, prays.


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Conscious expression of ones personal relationship withGod under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. NOT only ourown desire but under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

1. Individual Formal / Ritual: Regular (same time, place, duration)

Divine Office Lauds, Vespers, Compline

Informal

2. Communal Eucharistic celebration

Prayer vigils

Spiritual activities Retreats, Recollections


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We PRAISE and THANK God We thank God for His goodness,

We thank God for His blessings

We thank God for his love

We ask for forgiveness

We ask for guidance, protection

We ask for graces.

Because of GODs continuousREVELATION


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It is an ACT OF GOD, a gratuitous act done in freedomand love.

it the foundation of all of Christian life and theology.

What are the OBJECTS of Gods Revelation?

God revealing Himself and making His will known tous. The objects of His Revelation is His Person and Hisdesire.

What makes God reveal Himself and His desire us?

OUT OF HIS ABUNDANT LOVE


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What is the purpose 0f His revelation?

To invite us and to receive us into fellowship with

Himself, thereby having a share of His divinenature.

(MAY THIS MYSTERY OF THE WATER ANDWINE BRING US TO SHARE IN CHRIST

DIVINITY WHO HUMBLED HIMSELF TOSHARE IN OUR HUMANITY)


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How is this Revelation of God realized? IN DEEDS AND IN WORDS

Explain the interplay of deeds and words in the economy ofRevelation Moreover, Revelation did not happen in an instant. It is a

gradual process that happens in history.

It begins with creation---manifestation to our first parents---from the fall onwards God has never ceased to take careof the human race---the call of Abraham and creation ofGods people thru the patriarchs, Moses and the prophets.God taught them to acknowledge Him as the one living and

true God, the provident Father and just Judge andpromised them a Savior who is to come. In this way, downthru the ages, God prepared the way of the Gospel.


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The Letter to the Hebrews proclaims that after Godhad spoken at various times and in many ways thru theprophets, in the last days He has spoken to us thru aSon (Heb.1;1-2).

In Jesus Gods Revelation is completed and

perfected.

He did this by the total reality of His presence and self-manifestation, by his words and deeds, by his signs

and miracles, but above all, by his death and gloriousresurrection from the dead, and finally by the sendingof the Spirit of truth.


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What did Jesus reveal? THAT GOD LOVES US, OUT OF HIS LOVE HE

CREATED US, BY HIS JUSTICE HE CONDEMNED US,YET IN HIS MERCY HE FORGIVES US AND WON FORUS ETERNAL LIFE. GOD IN JESUS MAKES HIMSELFKNOWN AS FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT.

HE REVEALS HIS SALVIFIC WILL, HIS INMOSTDESIRE TO FREE US FROM THE DARKNESS OF SIN

AND DEATH SO THAT WE WILL SHARE IN THEDIVINE LIFE AND LOVE OF THE FATHER, SON AND

HOLY SPIRIT THRU ALL ETERNITY.


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Summary:

Revelation happens in arelationship with God as the principalagent and we are a privileged

participant in this Divine exchange.


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