Following are brief definitions/explanations for 10 words or phrases as they pertain to Roman Catholic beliefs. They are written in a style that fifth grade students studying the Catholic faith can understand. Here are the words/terms that will be defined: Incarnation; Sacrifice; Parable; Miracle; Annunciation; Immaculate; Eternal; Ascension; Resurrection; Anno Domini.
Incarnation: This means God became human. We believe that Jesus is God who came to Earth in human form to live among people.
Sacrifice: A sacrifice is giving up something valuable to show love or devotion. In our faith, Jesus' death on the cross is held as the greatest of all sacrifices, as He gave His life to save others.
Parable: Parables are simple stories that Jesus told to teach important lessons. These stories often have a message about faith, compassion, and/or forgiveness.
Miracle: A miracle is an amazing act that cannot be explained by science. Jesus performed many miracles, like healing the sick and feeding thousands, showing God's power and love.
Annunciation: The Annunciation is when the archangel Gabriel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus. This was a special message from God, celebrated as the start of Jesus' life on Earth.
Immaculate: Immaculate means "without sin" or perfectly pure. We believe Mary, the mother of Jesus, was free from sin from the moment she was conceived, which is called the Immaculate Conception.
Eternal: Eternal means lasting forever. In our faith, God, Heaven, and the soul are eternal, meaning they exist without any end.
Ascension: The Ascension is when Jesus went up to Heaven, body and soul, 40 days after His Resurrection. It shows Jesus returning to God after completing his mission on Earth.
Resurrection: The Resurrection is when Jesus rose from the dead three days after His crucifixion. We celebrate this on Easter, believing it shows Jesus’ victory over death.
Anno Domini: This Latin phrase means "In the year of our Lord." It’s used to label years after Jesus' birth, showing how His life changed history.
Showing posts with label Blessed Virgin Mary. Show all posts
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Friday, November 1, 2024
Monday, October 10, 2022
Prayer to Blessed Virgin Mary
Composed by Aaron S. Robertson
In the morning:
Begin with Hail Mary prayer three times -
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
My sweet, kind, gentle, beautiful, caring, understanding, merciful, nurturing, and compassionate spiritual mother and holy queen, Blessed Mary, ever virgin. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner in need of your love, your guidance, your support, and your prayers. Help bring me closer to yourself; to your beautiful son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of the one true living God, who truly did die for me and for all, so that we may be freed from the bondage of sin and know Almighty God. Help bring me closer to your husband, your most chaste spouse, good St. Joseph, the ultimate male role model who answered God's call. Help bring me closer to Almighty God's army of angels, including my own guardian angel and good St. Michael. Help bring me closer to our communion of saints. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner, and help preserve me from mortal sin during this day. Amen.
In the evening, the same:
Begin with Hail Mary prayer three times -
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
My sweet, kind, gentle, beautiful, caring, understanding, merciful, nurturing, and compassionate spiritual mother and holy queen, Blessed Mary, ever virgin. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner in need of your love, your guidance, your support, and your prayers. Help bring me closer to yourself; to your beautiful son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of the one true living God, who truly did die for me and for all, so that we may be freed from the bondage of sin and know Almighty God. Help bring me closer to your husband, your most chaste spouse, good St. Joseph, the ultimate male role model who answered God's call. Help bring me closer to Almighty God's army of angels, including my own guardian angel and good St. Michael. Help bring me closer to our communion of saints. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner, and help preserve me from mortal sin during this night. Amen.
In the morning:
Begin with Hail Mary prayer three times -
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
My sweet, kind, gentle, beautiful, caring, understanding, merciful, nurturing, and compassionate spiritual mother and holy queen, Blessed Mary, ever virgin. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner in need of your love, your guidance, your support, and your prayers. Help bring me closer to yourself; to your beautiful son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of the one true living God, who truly did die for me and for all, so that we may be freed from the bondage of sin and know Almighty God. Help bring me closer to your husband, your most chaste spouse, good St. Joseph, the ultimate male role model who answered God's call. Help bring me closer to Almighty God's army of angels, including my own guardian angel and good St. Michael. Help bring me closer to our communion of saints. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner, and help preserve me from mortal sin during this day. Amen.
In the evening, the same:
Begin with Hail Mary prayer three times -
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
My sweet, kind, gentle, beautiful, caring, understanding, merciful, nurturing, and compassionate spiritual mother and holy queen, Blessed Mary, ever virgin. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner in need of your love, your guidance, your support, and your prayers. Help bring me closer to yourself; to your beautiful son, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of the one true living God, who truly did die for me and for all, so that we may be freed from the bondage of sin and know Almighty God. Help bring me closer to your husband, your most chaste spouse, good St. Joseph, the ultimate male role model who answered God's call. Help bring me closer to Almighty God's army of angels, including my own guardian angel and good St. Michael. Help bring me closer to our communion of saints. Pray for me, Mary, a sinner, and help preserve me from mortal sin during this night. Amen.
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