SFC talk 2 covenant orientation Prayer, Scriptures and Sacraments

1. Covenant Orientation:
Prayer,
Scriptures,
and
Sacraments
September 13, 2014
Enzo Singson

2. Prayer, Scripture and
Sacraments are tools
to grow in our
Christian life.

3. Communicating with Him.
(Prayer)
Studying His word.
(Scriptures)
Encountering Him.
(Sacraments)

4. Tools that bring us to
God and understand
His will for us.

5. In SFC, we commit to a
daily personal prayer
time, to a daily reading
of the Bible and
to regular participation
in the sacraments.

6. Prayer is a form of
communication, a
means of talking to
God.

7. Do we answer
God’s Call?

8. Nurture and deepen our
relationship with God:
• Attending Mass on a Sunday
• Praying the Rosary
• Reciting novenas
• Prayer time, a time set aside to
dialogue with God and just be in
His presence (Silence)
• Offering of our day

10. Acknowledging our
littleness before God:
• Restoring
relationship with the
Lord
• Expressing to Him
our gratitude for His
mercy and love.

11. Strengthen ourselves in
fighting temptation.
• Our hearts weaken
with temptation
when we do not
pray
• We should pray to
be protected from
the evil.

13. help us become more
attuned to God’s will for us.
• We are able to
surrender ourselves
completely
• We follow and
accept His will and
not ours.

14. • Anxieties and concerns that distract us.
• Too much concern about your prayer
quality.
• Dryness
• Difficulty in listening to or
hearing the Lord.
• Sin

16. How to IMPROVE our Prayer life
ACTS

17. How to IMPROVE our Prayer life
• Make a commitment to
pray at a scheduled
time.
• Start with a short
prayer time.
• Look for a quiet place.

18. How to IMPROVE our Prayer life
• Make a commitment to
pray at a scheduled
time.
• Start with a short
prayer time.
• Look for a quiet place.

19. How to IMPROVE our Prayer life
REMEMBER:
The goal is not to “pray
well,” but to enter into
communion with God.

20. SCRIPTURES

21. Bible:
our guide to a life in the Holy Spirit.
• Inspire us.
• Strengthen us.
• Allow us to know God.
• Know His plan and will for us.

22. Bible:
Include it into our daily personal
prayer time.
• Study the bible to grow our
knowledge of God.
• Read Christian Books or
reading articles.

23. an outward sign instituted by Christ to give
We encounter God, physically Grace
Sacraments
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy Eucharist
Anointing of the Sick
Matrimony
Reconciliation
Holy Orders

24. having a regular Prayer, Scripture & Sacramental life
Prayer, Scripture, & Sacraments are our weapons against the devil
we nurture our prayer time
the real obstacle to prayer is sin
we pray & read Bible helps us overcome life’s struggles
Conclusion
To draw us closer to Him that He may sustain us in our
spiritual journey
Praise GOD!

25. 1. What makes it difficult for me to have a
consistent prayer and Scripture reading time?
Reflection
2. What inhibits me from participating in the
sacraments (Holy Eucharist and Confession)
regularly?
3. What will I commit to do to develop a
relationship with God?