Philia and Agape: Key Concepts in Love and Compassion

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Philia, Agape, the Advent season, and themes of compassion, mercy, and forgiveness.

Philia

Platonic love, a deep friendship or affectionate bond.

Agape

Unconditional love, selfless love for others.

Advent

A period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Golden Rule

“Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you.”

Love Candle

Also known as the Angel’s Candle.

First Greatest Commandment

“Love God with all your heart, mind, and soul.”

Joy Candle Color

Shepherd’s Candle.

Evergreen Leaf Meaning

Symbolizes life.

Purple Color in Advent

Symbolizes sorrow.

Three Comings of Jesus

Past (Birth in Bethlehem), Present (Everyday lives), Future (Judgment Day).

Surrender Your Life

Having faith and trusting in God/Allah in everything you do.

Compassion

Comes from Latin 'Cum' and 'Pati', meaning to suffer with.

Sympathy

Feeling concern or sorrow for someone else's hardship.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share another person's feelings.

Forgive Seventy Seven Times

According to Jesus, the number of times one should forgive others.

Parable

Stories used by Jesus to teach moral lessons.

Helping

Aiding someone in need without expecting anything in return.

Good Samaritan

A parable that teaches us to help our neighbor.

Mercy

Comes from the Latin 'Merces', meaning prize or reward.

Forgiveness

The intention of letting go of anger and resentment.

Five Candles of Advent

Hope, Love, Joy, Peace, and Christ Candle.

Levite

Assists the Priest.

Second Sunday Candle

Peace Candle.

Samaritan

A person willing to help others selflessly.

Pink Candle Meaning in Advent

Represents rejoicing.

Christ Candle Meaning

Jesus is the Light of the world.