CFC Singles for Christ

Covenant Orientation:
Prayer,
Scriptures
and Sacraments
March 24, 2012
Jhonsen D. Sales
Prayer
relationship
Scriptures
Sacraments

WHY? Intimate

JESUS Deepening
Nurturing
communicating
studying
encountering
Prayer
relationship
directly with Him
Scriptures His word
Jesus
Sacraments
To develop an intimate relationship with God
regular communication
mass daily
praying the Rosary
to know
His heart
Prayer
To grow in humility.
our littleness before Him to hear
we are unworthy but forgiven
more able to resist the devil God’s voice
To strengthen ourselves in fighting temptation
to focus on the Lord
our main weapon
protection from evil
- union
with GOD
Prayer
To help us become more attuned to God’s will for
us
to understand who He is in our lives
to surrender ourselves completely to Him
SIN
The REAL obstacle to PRAYER is
BLINDS the INTELLECT
WEAKENS the WILL
DEFILES the PERSON
WEARIES us
TORMENTS us

PEACE
destructed in praying
not satisfied in quality
dryness in prayer
difficulty in listening
The WAY you
LEX ORANDI. PRAY.
LEX VIVENDI. The WAY you LIVE.
How to improve?

LIFE
PRAYER
Make a commitment to pray at scheduled time
Gradually increase the prayer time
Find a place where you will not be distracted
Be open to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit

BE STILL.
Read and meditate on the Word of God.
Bible is our guide
Bible has power to change us WORD
Bible can inspire & strengthen us
To know God & His plans for us
To assist us in hearing God’s voice
became
flesh.
To see who we are in God’s eyes.

Scripture
Verbum We should read Christian books.
help us to understand Him.

Domini read about the saints

read daily reflections, IN HIS STEPS
- an outward sign instituted by Christ to give ______

Grace
“a supernatural help of God.”
We encounter God, physical
We receive Christ’s power

Holy Eucharist
Sacraments
Baptism - COMMEMORATION, passover
- THANKSGIVING, eucharistov
Confirmation
Holy Eucharist - RECONCILIATION, mercy
Reconciliation
Anointing of the Sick
Matrimony
FORGIVEN
Holy Orders
CHURCH. CHRIST.
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!
 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?