The Glory of God is man fully alive

This saying has always kind of perplexed me. Mainly because it forces me to wonder what is man fully alive? Well after this year in theology I think I may have an answer. Man fully alive is not measured by how much money you make or how many things you have. It is measured by how you lived your life doing what you do. Such as if you are called to be a teacher then teach to the best of your ability. Or if you decide to pursue a business career then do it to the best of your ability. Also why you are going about your life path just try to do as God commanded. Sin as little as possible. Be a good person. Help others. Do everything you do to praise God. But most of all just live a good life. God created us. And any creator wants to see his creations turn out well. So the best way to glorify God is to live to your full potential. Because if we don't then we didn't fully glorify God. Everything we do we should do it for the glory of God. So even if it's just a mindless desk job do it to the best of your ability and God will be pleased. There's a reason why sloth is one of the seven deadly sins. Lack of trying does no one any good and doesn't bring glory to our creator. Work hard and just do your best. God doesn't expect you to always succeed but he expects you to always try. That way we can be man fully alive.

Prayer

There are many types of prayer in the Church. Prayer plays a large role in the Church because it is our way to communicate with God. Some of the forms of prayer are meditative, group prayer (such as mass), prayer of Thanksgiving, prayer of intercession, and prayer of petition. We as humans can only communicate with God through prayer and there for use different forms of prayer to talk to him.

The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive

The quote "The Glory of God is man fully alive." was said by St. Irenaeus. St. Irenaeus was a second century  saint. He was a Bishop in the Church of Lyons. Now back to the quote. The idea that the Glory of God is man fully alive has been debated.

The thought that man can decide the Glory of God seems to be overstepping our boundaries. It makes it seem like we are deciding how glorious God is even though His glory cannot be decided by us. Man cannot come to know God but with this quote it makes it look like we are capable of coming to know him.

The Call to Priesthood

Priesthood doesn't seem like the kind of thing every guy wanted. No sex, no money, and total obedience. It doesn't sound like fun but in recent years the amount of seminarians is going up. More men are joining the seminary in recent years. Priests have a large in the Catholic Church. They are to lead their Parish. They must serve all members of their Parish and are to be their Father.
Here is a video about the call to Priesthood.

Antinomianism

Antinomianism is the belief that there are no laws God expects Christians to obey. This belief is against the Church because the Church believes that the one can achieve Heaven through God's Grace and through their works. A Christian must represent God in all that they do. This means that they must have laws to follow in order to be able to represent him properly.

Prayer

Prayer is what you make it. Private and intimate or in a group. Prayer can take all shapes. Song, thoughts words anything you want. As long as you focus on the thing that matters. God. Tell him your wants and needs. Tell him your fears. Ask for strength. It doesn't matter what he'll be there.

God is there

Sometimes you feel just plain sad or alone. We've all felt it. And the toughest thing to remember is that God is always there. Most people look for some big miracle to see God's presence but sometimes it's as slight as a brief feeling of happiness. Or a painting you've never noticed in the corner of the room that you realize you love. God is present always but look for him in the small things.