Session 12 Quiz

What are the sources of Christian prayer?

• Christian prayer derives from self-improvement books and psychological techniques.
• Christian prayer's sources are the Word of God, Church Liturgy, theological virtues, everyday situations. Encountering God in all.
• It's found in various religious traditions, seeking common ground.
• Christian prayer's sources are personal preferences and human experiences.

What is meditation?

• Meditation is prayerful reflection on God's Word. Engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire for deeper faith and conversion.
• Meditation involves emptying the mind, seeking self-realization, contrary to focusing on God's Word and will.
• It's merely self-reflection for personal growth, neglecting the role of divine revelation and grace.
• Meditation is a form of self-help therapy, focusing on mental well-being, neglecting spiritual transformation and union with God.

What times are more suitable for prayer?

• Only specific times like Sundays or religious holidays are suitable, neglecting continuous communion with God in daily life.
• Anytime. The Church suggests rhythms: morning, evening, meals, Liturgy of the Hours, Sunday Eucharist, Rosary, feasts.
• It's best to pray only during crises or moments of desperation, ignoring the need for constant communication with God.
• Times of solitude and isolation are ideal for prayer, neglecting the importance of community and shared worship.

Why is prayer a “battle”?

• Prayer is a battle due to divine punishment, requiring penance and suffering
• It's a struggle against God's will, demanding submission and obedience
• Prayer, battling against self, surroundings, the Tempter, toward spiritual progress, and for the intertwined essence of life and prayer.
• Prayer's battle involves manipulating God's favor, coercing divine intervention

Are there objections to prayer?

• No, but some argue prayer is unnecessary in daily life, dismissing its significance and effectiveness, contrary to spiritual truth.
• No, but objections to prayer cite lack of tangible results, doubting its efficacy, disregarding faith and divine intervention.
• Yes, objections to prayer arise from doubt, skepticism, and misconceptions
• Yes, Prayer conflicts with reason, seen as superstition or wishful thinking, contrary to faith and relationship with God.

How may we strengthen our filial trust?

• By neglecting prayer and sacramental life, assuming that our own actions alone can secure our salvation.
• By aligning our will with God's, knowing He provides more than we ask, transforming us within.
• By placing our trust in material possessions and worldly achievements rather than in God's providence and care.
• By relying solely on our own strength and efforts, disregarding the need for divine assistance and guidance.

What is true about prayer?

• Constant prayer is reserved for monks and nuns who live in seclusion.
• Through continual awareness of God's presence, prayer permeates every aspect of life
• Only saints can achieve constant prayer; it's unattainable for ordinary Christians
• Prayer is limited to specific times and places, not a constant communion with God.

What is something that is not true of the "Our Father"?

• It is the summary of the whole Gospel
• It is the perfect prayer
• It originated in the Early Church as a synthesis of our needs.
• It presents in the form of prayer the essential content of the Gospel

How can we say "our Father"?

• Praying "our" Father emphasizes personal piety.
• Praying "our" Father unites us with all believers, embracing both communal solidarity and personal devotion.
• We pray to "our" Father to assert our membership in God's chosen people.
• We pray to "our" Father because it is tradition.

What is the structure of the Lord’s Prayer?

• The Lord’s Prayer, with its seven petitions, guides us in approaching God and expressing our deepest needs.
• The Lord's Prayer is rigidly structured, ensuring clarity and preventing confusion about what to pray for
• Its repetitive format fosters unity among believers, reinforcing common values and strengthening community bonds
• By adhering strictly to its structure, the Lord's Prayer provides a sense of security and stability in uncertain times.