Catholic Devotions and Practices c 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley DMin Public Devotions Sign of the Cross Genuflecting Kneeling Bowing c 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley DMin The Liturgy T he life of the Church centers on the liturgy the official public worship of God by the Church as the Body of Chri ID: 771043
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Catholic DevotionsandPractices (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
Public DevotionsSign of the CrossGenuflecting Kneeling Bowing (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
The Liturgy T he life of the Church centers on the liturgy, the official public worship of God by the Church as the Body of Christ. The liturgy includes, above all, the Eucharist and the other six sacraments, but also other actions of the Church such as the daily prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, the rites of Christian burial, and the rites for the dedication of a church or for those making religious profession. Christ himself is at work in the liturgy, so that the action of the Church, which is the Body of Christ, participates in the saving act of Christ as priest. Second Vatican Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium), no. 7, http://www.vatican.va (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
Precisely because every liturgical celebration "is an action of Christ the priest and of His Body which is the Church," no other form of worship can take its place: a liturgical celebration "is a sacred action surpassing all others; no other action of the Church can equal its efficacy by the same title and to the same degree.“ SC 7 (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
While the liturgy is "the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed" and "the font from which all her power flows," it is not possible for us to fill up all of our day with participation in the liturgy. (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
The Council pointed out that the spiritual life "is not limited solely to participation in the liturgy. . . . according to the teaching of the apostle, [the Christian] must pray without ceasing." Popular devotional practices play a crucial role in helping to foster this ceaseless prayer. (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
The faithful have always used a variety of practices as a means of permeating everyday life with prayer to God. Examples include pilgrimages, novenas, processions and celebrations in honor of Mary and the other saints, the rosary, the Angelus, the Stations of the Cross, the veneration of relics, and the use of sacramentals. Properly used, popular devotional practices do not replace the liturgical life of the Church; rather, they extend it into daily life. (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council recognized the importance of popular devotions in the life of the Church and encouraged pastors and teachers to promote sound popular devotions. Popular devotions of the Christian people are to be highly commended, provided they accord with the laws and norms of the Church.“ SC 13 (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
PietyT he quality of being religious or reverent . A belief or point of view that is accepted with unthinking conventional reverence .A person with reverence recognizes his total reliance on God and comes before God with humility, trust, and love. (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
PietyThomas Aquinas says that piety perfects the virtue of religion, which is an aspect of the virtue of justice, in that it accords to God that which is due to God . Pope Saint Gregory taught, “Through fear of the Lord, we rise to piety.” (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
PietyShowing reverence for God as a loving Father, and respecting others as children of God precisely because that is what we all are . Love and have affection for “God’s friends”Blessed Virgin MarySaints and the angels(c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
Piety Piety fosters the following spiritual dispositions filial respect for God as a loving Father a generous and childlike lovedesire to please GodIncludes making sacrifices a loving obedience toward the teachings and commandments, respecting them as expressions of God’s love for us. (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
Piety - Cultivating the gift Pray the Our Father Review what the Catechism says about the Our Father (CCC 2759 – 2865) Sanctify our work, mindful that whatever we do can be made into an offering to the Lord. (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
Piety Piety , therefore, is synonymous of authentic religious spirit, filial confidence in God, of the capacity to pray to Him with love and simplicity which is proper of persons who are humble of heart. The gift of piety makes us grow in our relation and communion with God and leads us to live as His children; at the same time it helps us to pour this love also on others and to recognize them as brothers .” - Pope Francis (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
Devotions Followed by believers that are not part of the liturgy of the Church . The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops describes devotions as "expressions of love and fidelity that arise from the intersection of one's own faith, culture and the Gospel of Jesus Christ ".1 1. “Prayers and Devotions". www.usccb.org. Retrieved 2019-04-02. (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.
DevotionsDevotions are not considered part of liturgical worship, even if they are performed in a church or led by a priest . The Congregation for Divine Worship at the Vatican publishes a Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy. (c) 2019 Deacon Kevin Bagley, D.Min.