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Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Job 9:1-12, 14-16
Psalm 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15
Luke 9:57-62
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Module presentation 1 - What is Holiness?

Do you know how to pray, or the difference between vocal and mental prayer? Have you wondered what meditation is, or which prayers please God most? Do you know the blessings of a good confession and the risks of hiding sins? Did you know that your intentions can affect the value of your good deeds? 

You’ll learn about all this and much more when you start your journey on the path to holiness.

 

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Module lessons 1

What is Holiness?

1. What is Holiness?

29min
Do you know what it means to be holy? Holiness is something we must all strive for. But, unfortunately, this concept is very misunderstood in today's world. It is in our hands to choose between God and the devil. One day, we will have to answer how we used our life on earth. So, we need to say yes and truly want the holiness God asks of us.
Strengthening your Will

2. Strengthening your Will

33min
It's not enough to understand or feel holiness; we have to WANT to be holy. Our will does the decision-making process by which we choose what to do. With our intelligence, we can understand what we have to do, but it is our will that decides. Holiness is key to maintaining our faith and strengthening our will. God always gives us grace and raises up holy people to act, even in the darkest moments of history.
Beware of Relativism!

3. Beware of Relativism!

34min
Holiness means having purity and firmness. Are you a Catholic who stands firm and stays true, or do you change with the world like a chameleon, adapting to whatever is popular? St. Paul writes in Romans: “Do not conform yourselves to this age (world) but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what the will of God is, what is good and pleasing and perfect.”
Meditation & Silence

4. Meditation & Silence

37min
Catholic meditation is a form of prayer that uses our mind, imagination, feelings, and will to grow closer to Jesus. Without meditation, we lack the strength to resist temptation and live out the gospel virtues. Meditation is like fire for iron; when iron is cold, it is hard and difficult to reshape. On the other hand, when heated, it can be easily shaped and moulded.
Confession: an Essential Element for Sanctity

5. Confession: an Essential Element for Sanctity

32min
Confession, also known as Penance or Reconciliation, is a Catholic sacrament in which a baptized person confesses their sins to a priest, who represents Christ. Through this sacrament, we receive forgiveness for sins committed after baptism and it restores our relationship with God and the Church.
The Penitent

6. The Penitent

36min
King David says in Psalm 51, “I acknowledge my transgressions because my sin is always before me.” By admitting his fault, David is forgiven. Confession not only cleanses our souls from sin but also gives us the strength to avoid falling again. In this lesson, we will speak about the necessary conditions for making a good confession.

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