Theo prayer test

adoration

“The acknowledgment of God as God, Creator and Savior, the Lord and Master of everything that exists” (CCC Glossary). Acknowledging that you are a creature before the One who created you; it is reserved for God alone

aspirations

Short, simple prayers that arise from the heart and express love for God, the Blessed Mother, and the saints. They are intended to be memorized and repeated throughout the day.

blessing

"A prayer invoking God’s power and care upon some person, place, thing, or undertaking. The prayer of benediction acknowledges God as the source of all blessing" (CCC Glossary).

charity

The theological virtue defined as the love of God. It is the only theological virtue retained in heaven.

contemplation

An expression of prayer where God raises our minds and hearts to Him. Also referred to as infused prayer.

despair

The opposite of hope; the total loss or absence of hope. It is giving up all hope of salvation.

divine indwelling

The presence of God in a person who is in a state of grace.

dulia

Veneration or homage that is paid to the saints.

faith

The theological virtue defined as belief in God and all that He has revealed

filial prayer

Prayer that is relating to or befitting a son or daughter; described by McDermott as "the conversation of a loving son or daughter with the heavenly Father."

heart (leb)

In Jewish Scripture, this refers to the inner person or hidden center. It is the seat of memory, thoughts, emotions, and the place where one chooses to love.

hope

A theological virtue defined as trust in God. It is the virtue by which we firmly trust that God will give us eternal happiness and the means to obtain it.

hyperdulia

The special veneration that is reserved for the Blessed Mother.

imago Christi

Latin for "image of Christ." The call to holiness is the call to become like Christ

intercession

A prayer of petition in which you ask God’s help for another person or group

latria

The praise and worship that is due to God alone.

litany

A form of prayer consisting of a series of petitions to which people make responses.

meditation

An expression of prayer where, in response to grace, we raise our minds and hearts to God. The person who meditates "day and night" on the law of the Lord is blessed (Psalms 1:1-2).

novenas

Nine days of public or private prayer for some special occasion or intention. Its origin goes back to the nine days that the Disciples and Mary spent together in prayer between Ascension and Pentecost Sunday.

petition

"A prayer form in which one asks God for help and forgiveness." Also called supplication, it involves asking God for something you need.

praise

"A prayer of acknowledgment that God is God, giving him glory for not what he does, but simply because he is." It expresses love for God simply because he is.

presumption

Expecting that God will save us without our cooperation and conversion.

stages of spiritual growth

Also known as the three stages of spiritual life

1. The Purgative Way (path of spiritual childhood)

2. The Illuminative Way (path of spiritual adolescence)

3. The Unitive Way (path of spiritual adulthood)

supplication

Another name for the prayer form of petition.

Thanksgiving

"A prayer of gratitude for the gift of life and the gifts of life."

theological virtues

The three virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity.

Universal Call to Holiness

The teaching that all Christians are called to be holy, i.e., to be saints, and to be in union with God forever in heaven.

vocal prayer

An expression of prayer with words, which can be formulaic and either spoken or unspoken. It has always been regarded as an essential part of the spiritual life.