Christian Spirituality

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions from the lecture on Christian Spirituality, exploring the nature of spirituality, its various forms, and significant spiritualities within the Christian tradition.

What does the term spirituality mean in the Christian context?

Spirituality refers to the conviction that the earthly world is not separate from transcendent reality and that God is present and active in the world.

What does SBNR stand for?

SBNR stands for 'Spiritual But Not Religious', a term used by those who feel a connection to spirituality but distance themselves from formal religious institutions.

According to Fr. Richard McBrien, what does it mean to be spiritual?

To be spiritual means to know and live according to the knowledge that there is more to life and that God is present to us in grace.

How does integrated spirituality unite faith?

Integrated spirituality unites faith in the Lord with justice and charity for others, seeking the salvation of the total person.

What does Christian spirituality aim for according to Father John Bartunek?

Christian spirituality is an itinerary for growth towards holiness and deep communion with God.

What are the key characteristics of Benedictine Spirituality?

Listening, daily prayer, moderation, community, stewardship, and humility.

What is the stance of Franciscan Spirituality towards creation?

Franciscan spirituality emphasizes reverence for creation, seeing all of creation as fundamentally good gifts from God.

What does Ignatian Spirituality emphasize in daily life?

Ignatian Spirituality emphasizes finding God in everything and the importance of discernment in decision-making.

What motto encapsulates Dominican Spirituality's commitment to contemplation and action?

The motto is 'Contemplare et contemplata aliis tradere' which means 'to contemplate and to hand on to others the fruits of contemplation'.

How does Lay Spirituality differ from monastic spirituality?

Lay Spirituality engages with the world, seeking God through daily life activities rather than withdrawing from society.

What is the Greek term for 'spirit' that underpins Christian spirituality?

The term is pneuma, which refers to the breath or spirit of God that animates the life of the believer.

What is the significance of 'Listening' in the Benedictine tradition?

It involves listening with the 'ear of the heart' to the Word of God in Scripture, in the community, and in the silence of prayer.

How does Dominican Spirituality view the relationship between study and prayer?

It views study as a form of prayer and contemplation that must be shared with others to serve the truth.

What is the role of discernment in Ignatian Spirituality?

Discernment is the prayerful process of identifying the movements of the Spirit to make decisions