Confession Flashcards
(14 cards)
How many chapters and where does it get its name ?
62 chapters
‘ this is my confession before I die ‘
Name the 3 headings / themes
To praise and thank god
The admission
The defence
What does Patrick do continually throughout the confession
“ give unwearied thanks to god”
Quote upon god protecting and guiding him ?
“ guarded and protected me as a father would a son”
Cahill quote about Patrick relationship with god ?
“ god was palpable to him and his relationship to him was very close “
Quote upon Jesus and Patrick familiar relationship ?
“It is very familiar and comfortable and that is how Patrick saw god at work in the world”
Admission
How does Patrick refer to to theme of his sinful youth ?
“I Patrick a sinner”
Quote about his capture and how it affected his relationship with god?
“We turned away from god and did not keep his commandments and did not obey our priests”
Defence
Walsh and Bradley quote about confession and his mission ?
“Defence of the saints mission in Ireland of his methods, attitudes and lifestyle”
Why was Patrick defending himself ?
He was subject to criticism by church people in Britain and opponents in Ireland accusing him of being ill educated, blundering, arrogant, self seeking, sinful and unworthy of his position
How does god communicate with Patrick ?
Through dreams and visions
‘Voice of the Irish’
Patrick upon his critics about his mission quote ?
“I bear witness in truth and in joy and of heart before god and his holy angels that I have never had any reason except the gospel and its promise for ever coming back to that nation”
Why did he refuse donations ?
Because of gossip and he speaks harshly of lies.
“Every idle word that men shall speak they shall render and account for it on the day of judgement”
John gwyna quote ?
“Works of one who feels he has been mispresented”
