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pathofregeneration · 7 months

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Make love your aim and then set your heart on spiritual gifts.

— St. Paul, 1 Corinthians 14:1 (KJV)

#Quotes #Wisdom #Love #St. Paul #Bible #Sacred Scriptures

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girlyjesusfreak · 28 days

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Me blocking someone instead of starting a fight because the Bible says to stay away from foolish and stupid arguments

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theoreticallycatholic · 2 days

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Day One: Genesis 1-3

4/22/24

I was gonna read through chapter 4 but this post was getting pretty long already so I decided to stop here. I did say I was prone to rambling...

Definitely not going to go this in-depth every single time 😅 my 12th grade Sacred Scripture class just happened to spend a lot of time on the Creation narrative so I have a lot of previous knowledge I want to share.

Genesis 1

Looking through my 12th grade theology notes on the creation narrative, I have a table there that looks like this:

I wish I had taken more in-depth notes. I feel like there should be much more to say on this but I can't elaborate. I think I understand what that means but not enough to explain it. Although, thinking of the sun, moon and stars as being created to "rule" light makes the idea of light being created before the sun make a little more sense to me.

"God said, 'let the earth produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit of its own kind within it." Gen 1:11

Okay, maybe slightly off-topic, but I've always wondered if there were any foods that Jesus didn't like. Because I mean, he's God, so he created them, but he's also human, so I would assume that maybe that means he had the human experience of having certain foods he didn't care for. Did he ever eat a vegetable as a kid and then go "why did I make this"?

"God said, 'let us make man in our own image, in the likeness of ourselves, and let them be masters of the fish of the sea, the birds of heaven, the cattle, all the wild animals and all the creatures that creep along the earth.' Gen 1:26

Let US make man in OUR own image, in the likeness of OURSELVES. I never noticed that before. I thought it might just be this translation but I went and checked RSV and NAB and they both say that as well. Is God referring to himself as the trinity? All the way back in Genesis chapter 1? Or...am I just...thinking too hard about it?

This is one of the scenarios where I wish I could understand Hebrew because I want to go and read this passage in the original Hebrew. I'm marking this verse to come back to later.

Also, my favorite explanation of the Trinity and the one that makes the most sense to me is this: if human beings are made of a body, soul, and a will, and they are made in God's image, then God is also made of a body, soul, and a will—with Jesus as the body, the Father as the soul, and the Holy Spirit as the will.

Genesis 2

"But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you are not to eat; for the day you eat of that you shall die." Gen 2:17

From the footnotes: Eating from this tree means usurping the divine privilege of deciding what is good and what is evil; the temptation is to proud independence, questioning God's judgement of good and evil.

This is indeed the way the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was explained to me in 12th grade, which I am thankful for because it used to be so confusing to me when I was younger. I thought it meant that eating from the tree would grant the ability to tell the difference between good and evil, and I could never understand how that would be a bad thing.

It also makes perfect sense because it seems the root of practically all problems in society is that everyone has their own ideas about what constitutes moral goodness. Even as a bad Catholic who struggles to wrap her head around her own faith I cringe every time I hear the "you have your truth, I have mine" line.

"The LORD God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone. I shall make him a helper as a partner.'" Gen 2:18

My mom quotes this verse whenever my dad does something dumb.

"Then the LORD God made the man fall into a deep sleep. And while he was asleep, he took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh in its place. The LORD God built the rib he had taken from the man into a woman, and brought her to the man." Gen 2:21-22

According to my theology teacher, the ancient Hebrews believed the soul was contained in the chest/lungs and that the rib protected the soul; so Even being formed from a rib means women are built to be protectors of the soul..? Or...something like that. Again, I wish I'd taken more thorough notes.

There was also this thing I heard from somewhere else about how calling women inferior to men because Eve was created from a piece of Adam is dumb, because the pattern of creation is that each new thing God created was better than the last, and Eve was the last thing he created. But that sounds like a point a radical feminist would make so I'm sure that wasn't the whole explanation haha because I'm fairly certain the speaker was a conservative Catholic man.

Genesis 3

"Now, the snake was the most cunning of all the wild animals that the LORD God had made. It asked the woman, 'Did God really say you were not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?'" Gen 3:1

I have always wondered why the devil is portrayed this way and that's still something I don't quite understand.

From the footnotes: In Hebr., 'snake' and 'dragon' are the same word; the dragon will lose its proud stance and become wormlike.

If we're imagining the serpent in the garden as not a tiny talking snake, but a giant monstrous serpent, it's sort of weird that Adam just...lets it chat with his wife. Because he was standing right there—

"She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it." Gen 3:6

Another thing my theology teacher said: "Every covenant failure begins with a man failing to stand up for his bride."

"Then the eyes of both of them were opened and they realized they were naked. So they sewed fig leaves together to make themselves loincloths." Gen 3:7

I have a few things to say about this verse. The first is just that I've heard the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is believed to be a fig tree, both because it mentions Adam and Eve sew together fig leaves here and also because of that one passage in the New Testament where Jesus curses a fig tree.

Also, I noticed that the very first thing that happened after committing original sin was that Adam and Eve felt shame and immediately began to hide themselves from God.

I think there has to be some significance to their being ashamed of their naked bodies, something that relates to how throughout history human sexuality has been perverted, but it's not something I can put into words right now.

"He said, 'Who told you that you were naked? Have you been eating from the tree from which I forbade you to eat?' The man replied, 'The woman you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate it.'" Gen 3:11

This was something else I heard: obviously God already knew that they ate from the tree; what he is doing here is giving them the chance to confess. Like, as in the sacrament of reconciliation, I think.

Also, Adam immediately pointing fingers at his wife like a kid trying to get out of a punishment. Very classy of him. Eve also tries to blame the serpent but I feel like it's a little worse that Adam tries to blame her, since they are supposed to be partners who love and protect each other.

"'I shall put enmity / between you and the woman, / and between your offspring and hers; / he will bruise your head / and you will strike his heel.'" Gen 3:15

First of all, does anyone know why verses 14-19 are written in this format that's reminiscent of books like Psalms and Isaiah?

Secondly—although, this is probably common knowledge so I probably don't need to say this here—

The woman's offspring = Jesus

He will bruise your head = Jesus will triumph over sin

You will strike his heel = At the same time, he will suffer and die

Okay! So, that was Genesis chapters 1 through 3. This turned out a lot longer than I thought it would be. Again, please do not expect this level of detail from me through this whole series. 😅

The thing is, I find this stuff fascinating and I can talk about it like this but when it comes to actually believing it I have such a hard time wrapping my head around it. Even with everything I learned in that class there's still so much I don't understand.

I suppose there will always be things I don't understand, because there are things that we don't even have definite answers to. And those are the gaps that faith is supposed to fill.

Here's one of the stupid questions I have that I mentioned in my first post: does reciting prayers make a difference?

Right now I especially struggle with prayer and reciting prayers such as the Our Father is the only way I feel I'm capable of praying right now. But it doesn't feel like anything. It just feels like me saying words, even if I try to reflect on what they mean. Should I still say them anyway? What value does it have if I don't feel like I'm actually connecting with God?

Thank you to anyone who actually took the time to read this whole thing (if anyone did, that is...) and especially thank you to the support I have already received. I feel welcomed :)

#oh boy this is long #bible study #christianity #christian #catholicism #catholic #bible #genesis #sacred scriptures

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jameslmartellojr · 2 months

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#catholic #catholicism #christianity #spiritual warfare #jesus christ #sin #divine mercy #jesus #ashes #ash wednesday #sacred scriptures #sinner #prayer #fasting #lent #humility

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indgem · 5 months

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Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Marble Dust Hanuman Ji Statue Divine Home Décor, Spiritual Figurin

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twobrothersatwork · 5 months

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"And David said to Abigail: Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, who sent thee this day to meet me, and blessed be thy speech

And blessed be thou, who hast kept me today, from coming to blood, and revenging me with my own hand"

1st Book of Kings (1 Samuel) Douay-Rheims Bible.

Artwork: Peter Paul Rubens, The Meeting of David and Abigail (c. 1630).

#catholicism #holy bible #peter paul rubens #old testament #King David #Book of Kings #sacred scriptures

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saint-augustines-pears · 6 months

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Hey y’all

Good news

Scripture is an image

Goodbye

#catholicism #philosophy #christianity #religion #catholic #god #Bible #scripture #sacred scriptures #lmao

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jaideepkhanduja · 9 months

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Unlocking the Door to Divinity: Discovering the Lost Key Within While Exploring Hinduism and the Spiritual Path

In the realms of existence where the mortal and the divine intertwine, there exists a door, veiled in mystery and draped in enigma. This door, they say, holds the threshold to the divine, the gateway to realms beyond mortal comprehension. Yet, it is said that the key to open this door has been misplaced, lost amidst the vast expanse of time and space. This key, dear traveler, is not fashioned…

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#divine wisdom #Hinduism #inner transformation #metaphysical exploration #paths to liberation #sacred scriptures #Self-Discovery #self-realization #Spirituality #unlocking potential #Yoga practices

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stevhep · 1 year

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The Prophet Ezekiel Talks About You

In Chapter 28 of the Book of Ezekiel we see prophecies apparently directed against, respectively, the Prince and the King of the coastal city of Tyre. When we read them allegorically, however, we can see that they are also directed against, firstly, each person wounded by Original Sin (which means you and, unfortunately, me too,) and secondly against Lucifer the fons et origo of the whole Original Sin thing in the first place. In this post I propose to look at the prophecy against the Prince and in a subsequent one, God Willing, to comment upon the prophecy against the King. I shall be using the Ronald Knox translation of Sacred Scripture because it is so magnificently eccentric while also being faithful to its sources.

Son of man, give this message from the Lord God to the prince of Tyre: An ill day for thee, when thy proud heart told thee thou wast a god, Enthroned god-fashion in the heart of the sea! Mortal man, thou hast played the god in thy own thoughts. (Ezekiel 28:2)

You may be wondering whether or not I am randomly allegorising a passage that is best read literally. Fortunately Ezekiel cuts to the chase in the second line. The desire to be a god was where Eve started to go wrong....(click here to read more)

(via The Prophet Ezekiel Talks About You)

#catholic #christian #bible #sacred scriptures #old testament #prophet ezekiel

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peasantdays · 2 years

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20th Sunday of Pentecost

From the Sermons of St. Anthony of Padua

Here we see, literally, how great is the misery that comes from immoderate use of wine.

Morally: Noah is the prelate who by preaching ‘tills the ground’, the minds of those subject to him. He ‘plants a vineyard’ when he edifies them to perform good works, and he ‘drinks the wine’ when he is pleased with them, in accordance with the Apostle’s words: Who planteth a vineyard and eateth not of the fruit thereof? [1Cor 9.7]. But when sometimes he is vainglorious about this, or falls into sin in some other way, he is ‘drunk’. From this follows his ‘stripping’, the publication of his hidden sin. This is how Saul relieved himself in the first book of Kings, going into a cave to empty his bowels [cf. 1Kg(Sm) 24.4]. St Gregory4 says that to empty one’s bowel is to vent the evil conceived within the heart as a deed of foul odour. Ham, the wicked subject, divulges the sin of his superior; while Shem and Japhet, the good subjects, turn away their faces and cover it with a cloak. St Gregory says that we turn away from what we disapprove; they took a covering with averted faces, because while they acknowledged the fact, they reverenced their master, and did not want to look at what they covered. So, Be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury.

had not on a wedding garment [Mt 22.11]. Note that as there are three weddings, so there are three wedding-garments, of fine linen, embroidery and scarlet. At the first wedding, fine linen is needed; at the second, embroidery; at the third, scarlet. Whoever wants to go in to the marriage of the Lord’s Incarnation, must have a wedding garment of fine linen, namely the cleanliness of chastity. So it says in the Apocalypse: The marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath prepared herself. And it is granted to her that she should clothe herself with fine linen, glittering and white. [Apoc 19.7-8]

The lamb, more than all other animals, recognises its mother; thus it represents Jesus Christ who, when hanging on the Cross, recognised his Mother among thousands of Jews, and commended her, a Virgin, to a virgin. The marriage of the Lamb is come, namely the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, and so his wife, Holy Church, or any faithful soul, should prepare herself by faith and clothe herself in fine linen, chastity which glitters as to conscience, white as to the body. How can anyone attend the marriage of the Son of God and the blessed Virgin, who is not clad in the fine linen of chastity? How can he enter the church, join the gathering of the faithful, presume to be present at the making of the lord’s Body, if he knows he lacks the glittering white linen of inward and outward chastity? To him, the king says ironically, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having on a wedding garment? [Mt 22.12] The Son of the blessed Virgin delights exceedingly in the cleanness of chastity.

#st anthony of padua #sermons #Sacred Scriptures

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pathofregeneration · 2 months

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The Sufi Vision

“To discover the light and power latent within all human beings, that is the secret of all religion, the power of mysticism, and the essence of philosophy, without interfering with customs or belief.

The Message is to make humanity conscious of the words in the Bible, where it is said ‘We live and move and have our being in God’, to realize this and recognize the kinship of humanity in the realization of God.

This is not the time to advance any particular sect, church, or belief. We have too many sects. They are only outer forms. The things that really matter are deeper.”

— Hazrat Inayat Khan

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Mohannad Husam, Love (2023)

#The Sufi Vision #Sufism #Art #Beauty #Illustration #Love #Hazrat Inayat Khan #Wisdom #Bible #Mysticism #Religion #Philosophy #Sacred Scriptures

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theoreticallycatholic · 3 days

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Introduction to my Bible study

First things first, this is the translation I'll be reading:

I sure hope it's a decent one because it cost me $62. 😅 Although occasionally, if I have the energy, I might compare and contrast to other translations I have like the RSV and NAB.

Honestly, I only chose this one because it was the only single-column copy of the entire Bible I could find. It's a lot easier for me to read this way as opposed to the standard two-column.

I didn't realize this until after I bought it, but the books are not in order. I don't know the order of the Epistles off the top of my head but I do know for sure that the books of Maccabees are typically the last books in the Old Testament (I…think. I am pretty out of practice.), and here they are not. The Old Testament is organized with all the historical books first, and then the poetry books, and then the prophets.

Part of me is wondering if that's, like...allowed...? Lol I've never seen that before. But on the other hand I was actually already planning on reading through the historical books and the poetry/prophet books at the same time and this will make it much easier to keep track of that.

Another thing: I will have a ton of super in-depth theological insight on roughly the first half of Genesis. Though I attended public schools from kindergarten through 11th grade, my senior year of high school was completed at a Catholic school, where I took a Sacred Scripture class with the best theology teacher I could have possibly asked for. He spoke Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, and had more insight on scripture than anyone I've ever met.

Unfortunately, the class was only one semester and we ended up spending a ton of time on the first half of Genesis and then rushing through the rest of the Bible, so I have a lot of weird gaps in my knowledge. So, prepare for me to sound like a professional scholar for a bit and then suddenly switch to sounding like an idiot who knows nothing...

Although, I will be looking for additional resources to help me gain a more thorough understanding. Any and all suggestions are very much appreciated!

I do plan on reading the entire Old Testament before starting on the New Testament. I have a couple reasons for this—one of them is simply that I'm already very familiar with the New Testament. I have read the entire New Testament before by itself; now I want to gain all the context of the Old Testament before I read the Gospels and Epistles again.

I will aim for 4-8 chapters every day, but I'm going to be honest with myself and say it's unrealistic to expect that level of consistency from me. I will try my best, but I won't beat myself up about it if I miss a day or two.

I'm very excited to start on this journey with all of you!

#bible #bible study #christian #catholic #christianity #catholicism #sacred scriptures #theology #faith

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jameslmartellojr · 1 month

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#catholic #catholicism #christianity #spiritual warfare #jesus christ #blessed virgin mary #our lady #exorcist #demon #love #loving life #actions #sacred scriptures #lord jesus christ #behavior

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bernardo1969 · 3 days

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The Sacred Scriptures with their stories constantly teach one principle, and that is the principle of the two ways for man, one that leads man to happiness and blessedness, and another path that leads man to his ruin and unhappiness. As the Psalm 1, the Psalm of the Two Ways explains: "For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction" Psalm 1:6. And there is a story in the Second Book of Chronicles that confirms this teaching; with the death of King Solomon, his son and successor Rehoboam failed to maintain the unity of the Kingdom, which caused the division between the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. In this way, only the tribes of Judah and Benjamin remained with Rehoboam, the others, however, crowned Jeroboam king of Israel. But as a consequence of this, Jeroboam imposed idolatry in Israel, creating two golden calves as gods. In this way, the children of Israel had to choose between two paths, the idolatry towards false gods or the worship of the only God who brought them out of Egypt. Foolishness or the fear of God became opposite paths that no one could avoid to choose; as a result of this sin of Jeroboam, the existence of the Kingdom of Israel was very brief and only the tribe of Judah could survive, and thus the teaching of Psalm 1 was fulfilled. In this way, the Second Book of Chronicles in the Bible, tells how this serious religious schism that divided Israel began: "The Levites even abandoned their pasturelands and property and came to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the Lord when he appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat and calf idols he had made. Those from every tribe of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD, the God of Israel, followed the Levites to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. They strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon three years, following the ways of David and Solomon during this time" 2 Chronicles 11:14-17.

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rescatada · 10 months

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“His word burns in my heart like a fire.”

Jeremiah 20:9

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turnipoddity · 4 months

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I really need you to check out Rebirth on fanfiction dot net because not only is it absolutely amazing it was written right after the first saw movie came out! It's like a time capsule from the original chainshippers

my guy i need some link STAT

#saw #asks #chainshipping #i need to read the sacred scriptures of early chainshipping

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