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Diocese Of Birmingham Alabama. Doctrinal Talk. There are three legs of the Tri-pod 1. Piety 2. Study 3. Action. B. A. B. A. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
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Doctrinal Talk • There are three legs of the Tri-pod 1. Piety 2. Study 3. Action
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton “The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in the manner he wills it; and thirdly, to do it because it is his will.”
Piety • Our Relationship with God is most important
Psalm 51 For I know my transgressions; my sin is always before me. Against you, you alone have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your eyes
Piety is an ideal- it must be our goal; to bring meaning to our lives - Our first thought everyday is: • “How can I bring myself closer to God today?”
Elements of Piety (Goals of Piety) • We must offer our works to God • We must realize the truth of Christ in our lives • We must lift up our sacrifices to God • We must realize that union with God is the aim of the human soul
Perfection of Piety • Piety is living a Christian life • Perfection of our Piety is to become an Apostle