We should read Genesis knowing it was written in this way

The two people who showed up with Christ at the Transfiguration

Faith, hope, and love

Suffering freely accepted

Refers to any three day period set aside for prayer or a special service

The second coming of Christ at the end of time

To become flesh

The only person with the authority to put Christ to death and his job title

Another word for self-reflection

Praying for the needs of other

State of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other, and with creation

The virtue by which people are able to healthfully and successfully integrate their sexuality into their total person

Christ's life, passion, death, resurrection, and ascension

Members of the Church who are NOT ordained

The annual cycle of religious feasts and seasons that forms the context for the Church's worship

The original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the diving life and ful communion with him

The recognition of our need for God and the commitment to put God above everything else in life, especially above the accumulation of wealth

A ruling group of Jewish leaders

Christ's ministry that focuses on being a servant leader, caring mostly for the poor and vulnerable

This time begins the liturgical year

God's breaking into the human dimension so one's understanding of God is deepened or changed

A title for Mary meaning "God-bearer"

The suffering of Jesus during the final days of his life

Union of one's heart and mind with all people

The Church's official, public, communal prayer