The Human Being as Pray-er (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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"Homo adorans" meaning
"Homo adorans" meaning
"The worshipping human" - humans naturally worship/pray
Prayer across cultures
Prayer across cultures
Universal human activity transcending religious boundaries
What is transcendence in prayer?
What is transcendence in prayer?
Reaching beyond human limits towards divine/ultimate reality
Four dimensions of prayer
Four dimensions of prayer
Mind, heart, body, community
Praise and adoration prayer
Praise and adoration prayer
Expresses awe and reverence before God's greatness
Thanksgiving prayer
Thanksgiving prayer
Expresses gratitude for life, blessings, creation, community
Petition prayer
Petition prayer
Requesting help, guidance, healing, or strength
Intercession prayer
Intercession prayer
Praying for others' welfare, showing solidarity & compassion
Confession & repentance prayer
Confession & repentance prayer
Admitting faults and seeking forgiveness for human weakness
Meditation & contemplation prayer
Meditation & contemplation prayer
Emphasises silence, focus, awareness over words
Prayer as relationship involves
Prayer as relationship involves
Listening, being present, remaining open - not just speaking
Salah in Islam
Salah in Islam
Prayer - one of the Five Pillars, done five times daily
Interior transformation from prayer
Interior transformation from prayer
Calms anxiety, fosters peace, deepens compassion
Empty ritual challenge
Empty ritual challenge
Prayer becomes routine recitation without genuine engagement
Why silence & stillness in prayer?
Why silence & stillness in prayer?
Creates space for listening & being present to the sacred