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Diocese Of Birmingham Alabama

Discover the importance of piety in our daily lives and how it can bring us closer to God. Explore the elements and goals of piety, as well as the path to perfection in our Christian journey.

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Diocese Of Birmingham Alabama

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  1. Diocese Of Birmingham Alabama

  2. Doctrinal Talk • There are three legs of the Tri-pod 1. Piety 2. Study 3. Action

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  5. 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.”

  6. How do we do this????

  7. Piety • Our Relationship with God is most important

  8. 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

  9. 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?”

  10. 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

  11. Perfection of Piety • Piety is living a Christian life • Perfection of our Piety is to become an Apostle

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