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Light and Salt of the World
Date:
17 April 2010
Teaching series:
Sessions
Speaker:
Christine Dorothy As Christians, we are called to be Salt and Light of the World. Here, Word of God is symbolized by salt and light. And we are called to bring ourselves as salt and light to the world, so that we can break the ice of the people nowadays and share the truth to them that God loves them.
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Teaching material:
Light And Salt Of The World
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Salt Of The Earth And Light Of The World
The Emmaus 17 April 2010
A Christian
A Christian * Baptism Manifest a new man CCC 1265 * Confirmation Reveal the power of the Holy Spirit by whom we are strengthened * Sanctification of others Apostolic Duty * Personal Sanctification
Apostolate
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Mission = spread the good news Expression of Charity Christian Mission: to be salt and light of the world (CCC 782) The people of God is ... It's mission is to be salt of the earth and light of the world. This people is “a most sure seed of unity, hope, and salvation” for the whole human race.
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Live The Gospel!
Salt of the earth
Preserve Food (Lev 2:13) every sacrifice will be salted (Mk 9:50) have salt in yourselves and be at peace with each other (Jewish term) Eating your neighbour's salt = eating his bread Brings Out Flavour Making food more pleasant Disappears into the food Melts / Breaks Ice (Psalm 147:15-18) when He sends His word, It thawts them
Light of the world
Light of the world
(CCC 1216) Having received in Baptism the Word, “the true light that enlightens every man”, ... indeed he becomes light himself. Thanksgiving to God (Lk 11:33-34) Eye is the lamp of your body. ... good sight can see things well ... outlook is pure and uncomplicated ... appreciate things of God Show the Truth Bring God's word into the world. Good works St Therese Lisieux: Lay people have many opportunities to do good works
Apostolate
“Study, study in earnest. If you are to be salt and light, you need knowledge, ability. Or do you imagine that an idle and lazy life will entitle you to receive infused knowledge?” - St Jose Maria Escriva
Live The Gospel!
Salt Of The Earth And Light Of The World
The Emmaus 17 April 2010
A Christian
A Christian * Baptism Manifest a new man CCC 1265 * Confirmation Reveal the power of the Holy Spirit by whom we are strengthened * Sanctification of others Apostolic Duty * Personal Sanctification
Apostolate
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Mission = spread the good news Expression of Charity Christian Mission: to be salt and light of the world (CCC 782) The people of God is ... It's mission is to be salt of the earth and light of the world. This people is “a most sure seed of unity, hope, and salvation” for the whole human race.
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Live The Gospel!
Salt of the earth
Preserve Food (Lev 2:13) every sacrifice will be salted (Mk 9:50) have salt in yourselves and be at peace with each other (Jewish term) Eating your neighbour's salt = eating his bread Brings Out Flavour Making food more pleasant Disappears into the food Melts / Breaks Ice (Psalm 147:15-18) when He sends His word, It thawts them
Light of the world
Light of the world
(CCC 1216) Having received in Baptism the Word, “the true light that enlightens every man”, ... indeed he becomes light himself. Thanksgiving to God (Lk 11:33-34) Eye is the lamp of your body. ... good sight can see things well ... outlook is pure and uncomplicated ... appreciate things of God Show the Truth Bring God's word into the world. Good works St Therese Lisieux: Lay people have many opportunities to do good works
Apostolate
“Study, study in earnest. If you are to be salt and light, you need knowledge, ability. Or do you imagine that an idle and lazy life will entitle you to receive infused knowledge?” - St Jose Maria Escriva
Live The Gospel!
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Come and join us for this session in The Emmaus prayer meeting on Saturday, 17 April 2010, 7.45pm, classroom 2, Church of St Mary of the Angels, Singapore. You can contact us with our contact form for further enquiries.
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