Christian Response Final

Author: Luke and Epistle of Barnabas

Meaning: This quote reminds us to be alert and ready for the second coming of Christ

Author: Luke

Meaning: The reign of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ creates the potential for mutual service that embodies God’s justice

Author: Benedict of Nursia

Meaning: The quote describes the different types of monks. The first type lives in a monastery and following a set of rules and an abbot. The second type live alone after spending a long time in the monastery

Author: Benedict of Nursia

Meaning: This quote describes the first step of humility. It is unhesitating obedience to the superior’s orders, which is done out of love for Christ and the desire for everlasting life. It emphasizes the importance of obedience to the monastic life and the idea that obedience to the superior is equivalent to obedience to God

Author: Benedict of Nursia

Meaning: This quote describes the role of an abbot in the monastery. the quote emphasizes the idea that the abbot is not a tyrant, but rather a caregiver who is responsible for the sick. It highlights the importance of abbot’s role in the monastery and the need for him to act with compassion and understanding.

Author: Augustine of Hippo

Meaning: This quote describes Augustine’s belief that humans were created to praise God. The quote emphasizes the idea that humans are naturally drawn to God and that they will never truly be satisfied until they find rest in Him.

Author: Francis of Assisi

Meaning: This quote is a prayer of praise to God. It highlights the importance of praising God for all His creations and the idea that everything is the world is a reflection of God’s greatness. It also emphasizes the idea of brotherhood and the relationship between humans and nature.

Author: Thomas Aquinas

Meaning: This quote emphasizes the importance of taking it step by step. It highlights the idea that success is achieved through gradual progress and that one must be patient and persistent in order to achieve their goals and the need to recognize one’s limitations

Author: Martin Luther

Meaning: This quote is significant because it compares the Old Covenant and the New Covenant and emphasizes the difference between external and internal absolution. It also emphasizes true forgiveness which is achieved through an internal transformation rather than an external absolution. It highlights the idea that Church disciple can be used to punish and restrain evil doers, but it has no power to make one inwardly holy and just before God.

Author: Ignatius of Loyola

Meaning: This quote highlights the difference between the tactics of the enemy and the good spirit and the good spirit in tempting individuals who go from mortal sin to mortal sin. This quote emphasizes the importance of discernment and the need to be aware of the tactics of the enemy in order to avoid falling into sin.

Author: Ignatius of Loyola

Meaning: This quote defines what Ignatius calls consolation and highlights the importance of experiencing spiritual consolation and the role it plays in guiding individuals towards a virtuous life.