Pray for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening on a daily basis. Use “Healing Power Prayers” and the “True Confessions” prayers book at least a little bit every day. Keep track of how many days you completed your prayers in the AM and PM.
Complete the questions below.NOT TO BE TURNED IN (UNLESS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THIS WITH FATHER TOM TO FACILITATE DISCUSSION BETWEEN YOU AND HIM)
In what ways have I been wounded by others or by “the world”?
In what ways have I wounded myself by my sins or destructive choices?
What lies has the devil spoken into these wounds?
Describe how Christ has/could/will bring healing to these wounds?
Sept. 26 Assignment - Due Wednesday, October 13
Proof of Spiritual Warfare - Medically Documented Cases of Exorcism
Scroll down to Volume 14 and read: Chapter Three – The Reality of Spiritual Evil and its Distinction from merely Psychological Phenomena
Optional Bonus Reading: Read Volume 14, Chapter One - The Reality of Spiritual Good and its Presence in the World
Pray for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening on a daily basis. Use the “Spiritual Warfare Prayers” booklet (given by Fr. Tom) at least a little bit every day.
Complete these three questions by writing one paragraph per:
In what ways does “the world” try to tempt Christians in general? In what ways does “the world” try to tempt me?
In what ways does “the flesh” try to tempt Christians in general? In what ways does “the flesh” (i.e. my bodily/psychological desires/sensations) try to tempt me?
In what ways does “the devil” try to tempt Christians in general? In what ways does “the devil” try to tempt me? Do I struggle with unhealthy “obsessions”?
Sept. 15 Assignment - Due on Sunday, Sept. 26
St. Padre Pio Packet
Read the biography of St. Padre Pio.
Read about his miracles.
Read his quotations. Pick out your favorite one, write it down, and hang it on your mirror or some other place where you need to see it.
Begin praying for at least 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the evening on a daily basis. Use the Padre Pio Prayers if you would like.