Personal Study 5

Symbolon episode (“Knowing the Faith 5: Who is Jesus?”)

• Both parts of the episode available on Formed.org

• Questions to answer:

  1. According to the video, what are three things Jesus did during His public ministry that point to his being truly God?

  2. What do you think it means for Jesus, the divine Son of God, to be truly and fully human? Can you imagine Jesus being tired, hungry, or angry? How does seeing Jesus as having all the same feelings and experiences you have (except for sin) change the way you tell him your needs and desires in prayer?

Two DOS podcasts (embedded below)

*E-mail answers to vincent@catholicgators.org

1. Explain Rule 7, using examples from your own life or from Fr. Gallagher's explanation.
2. What thoughts should we call to mind in spiritual desolation? What is the core of those thoughts?
3. How is spiritual desolation, although a work of the Enemy, yet still a gift from God?

1. Explain Rule 8, using examples from your own life or from Fr. Gallagher's explanation.
2. What is the main difference (in the causes) between spiritual desolation and what St. John of the Cross calls the "dark night of the soul"? How should we respond to each?
3. What are the three ways to act against spiritual desolation which Fr. Gallagher summarizes?