THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan IDE 10.1 - IGNATIAN CULTURE AND MISSION JOURNAL MODULE 2, LESSONS 1 - 3 ARTICLE 2 NAME Kyle Nicole Allyson V. Danlag SECTION NG DATE 11/7/2022 Identify (3) striking points from Module TWO lessons. The points can be significant activities/experiences or concepts you have learned from the module. Expound each point. Preferably, each of the point will come from each of the lesson in module 2. Point #1: The discussion of discernment in Lesson 1 moved me. It was something I had forgotten or neglected over time. I used to reflect every day, but I stopped doing so. The essence of prayer and reflecting on your emotions and actions is a wonderful way to guide your discernment in life. The path of spirituality and connecting more with God should be aligned with what God wants us to have and follow in our lives. I had reached a point where my emotions were leading me to sin, and this topic caused me to reflect on what to do when faced with such emotion and how to deviate from it. It can also boost the essence of magis, where one would do more for the greater good, with discernment. Point #2: What struck me in Lesson 2 was the topic of the first principle and foundation, where it discusses what goal we should have in life, which is to live forever with God. Our lives must be centered on God, and our actions, talents, gifts, and even emotions must be returned to Him for His greater glory. I used to prioritize worldly things like validation and reward, forgetting that God had given me those skills and gifts. It sent me into a downward spiral of dissatisfaction. That is why we must keep our eyes fixed on the prize - God - and entrust our lives to Him, while doing more, being there for others, and returning all honor to His Holy name. Point #3: Lesson 3's Ignatian Value: Love is Shown in Deeds struck a chord with me. It is to demonstrate our good intentions and love for others in action, rather than just saying it. It made me realize that I have difficulty applying this value because I am more affirmative than demonstrative. I am great at expressing my love to those around me, expressing care and appreciation through words, but I struggle greatly with demonstrating such feelings through acts of service. This is something I should work on in order to be able to apply other values appropriately, such as the Cura Personalis, or caring for others. I pray that God would help me in this growth process of mine, for this is all for His Glory. I CERTIFY MY SINCERITY AND TRUTHFULNESS IN THIS WORK. Signature: _________________________________________ This study source was downloaded by 100000844464260 from CourseHero.com on 03-04-2023 06:03:18 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/177485782/Danlag-journalarticle2pdf/ Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
