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Roman Catholic WorldviewRoman Catholic WorldviewIn the PhilippinesIn the Philippines

The following are some of the major The following are some of the major issues that represent major religious core issues that represent major religious core beliefs of traditional Roman Catholics as beliefs of traditional Roman Catholics as surveyed within the Philippine setting.[1]surveyed within the Philippine setting.[1]

[1] These worldview beliefs are the result of interviews, observations [1] These worldview beliefs are the result of interviews, observations and formal surveys conducted by the J.O. Terry between 1967 and and formal surveys conducted by the J.O. Terry between 1967 and 1985.1985.

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As these worldview beliefs were isolated As these worldview beliefs were isolated and revised as the evidence dictated, each and revised as the evidence dictated, each items was checked with other research items was checked with other research conducted in the Philippines by conducted in the Philippines by anthropologists, sociologists and even anthropologists, sociologists and even Roman Catholic theologians. Roman Catholic theologians.

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Also, during this period, these worldview Also, during this period, these worldview issues were checked and verified by at issues were checked and verified by at least four priests and nuns who were least four priests and nuns who were educators in Catholic schools and who educators in Catholic schools and who monitored beliefs within the Roman monitored beliefs within the Roman Catholic church in the Philippines to stay Catholic church in the Philippines to stay abreast of the status of belief among the abreast of the status of belief among the young and older Roman Catholic young and older Roman Catholic parishioners. parishioners.

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Philippine anthropological and sociological Philippine anthropological and sociological research from 1964 through 1987 research from 1964 through 1987 confirmed the existence of these views as confirmed the existence of these views as a common core of beliefs or habits found a common core of beliefs or habits found in Filipino Roman Catholics of various in Filipino Roman Catholics of various devotional levelsdevotional levels.[1].[1][1][1] Numerous researchers continually researched the Filipino Numerous researchers continually researched the Filipino worldview such as Father Lynch and Dr. Jaime Bulatao, a Jesuit worldview such as Father Lynch and Dr. Jaime Bulatao, a Jesuit priest and professor at Atenao University in the Philippines.priest and professor at Atenao University in the Philippines.

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This set of core Roman Catholic beliefs This set of core Roman Catholic beliefs are for use: 1) as an illustration of are for use: 1) as an illustration of identified worldview topics or issues; 2) in identified worldview topics or issues; 2) in worldview training sessions; and 3) as a worldview training sessions; and 3) as a starting point in researching more starting point in researching more accurately and more specifically Roman accurately and more specifically Roman Catholic core beliefs among a specific Catholic core beliefs among a specific people grouppeople group.[1].[1] [1][1] These topics include only religious core beliefs that are typical of, These topics include only religious core beliefs that are typical of, or common among, Roman Catholic-oriented individuals within the or common among, Roman Catholic-oriented individuals within the people group where the original research was conducted. people group where the original research was conducted.

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In ministering to peoples who live in a In ministering to peoples who live in a Roman Catholic religious and cultural Roman Catholic religious and cultural setting, or any religious and cultural setting, or any religious and cultural setting, one should identify the core setting, one should identify the core worldview beliefs and practices resulting worldview beliefs and practices resulting from their core beliefs, religious and social. from their core beliefs, religious and social.

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Following worldview identification, the Following worldview identification, the worldview core beliefs should be used to worldview core beliefs should be used to guide evangelizers in choosing Biblical guide evangelizers in choosing Biblical stories or contextual passages that speak stories or contextual passages that speak adequately to each of the worldview adequately to each of the worldview issues. issues.

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To the degree that a witness speaks to a To the degree that a witness speaks to a peoples’ core beliefs, especially when peoples’ core beliefs, especially when those core beliefs are contradictory to core those core beliefs are contradictory to core Biblical teachings, then to that degree the Biblical teachings, then to that degree the witness must confront the contradictory witness must confront the contradictory beliefs with positive Biblical understanding. beliefs with positive Biblical understanding.

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If that does not happen, or if such a If that does not happen, or if such a witness does not result in reorienting their witness does not result in reorienting their belief system, syncretism will be the end belief system, syncretism will be the end result even if conversion occurs. result even if conversion occurs.

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1. Mary was immaculately conceived and 1. Mary was immaculately conceived and born, thus bringing her into the world as a born, thus bringing her into the world as a baby protected from original sin. Thus, baby protected from original sin. Thus, Mary was immaculately conceived just as Mary was immaculately conceived just as Jesus was which assists Roman Catholics Jesus was which assists Roman Catholics in seeing Mary as sinless as Jesus.in seeing Mary as sinless as Jesus.


2. Flowing out of the immaculate 2. Flowing out of the immaculate conception view concerning Mary, in conception view concerning Mary, in practice at least, if not verbally or practice at least, if not verbally or doctrinally, Mary is seen as part of the doctrinally, Mary is seen as part of the Godhead. Seeing her in this way Godhead. Seeing her in this way represents her as “theotokos” (God-represents her as “theotokos” (God-bearer).bearer).

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3. Mary, being seen as part of the 3. Mary, being seen as part of the Godhead by many Roman Catholics, Godhead by many Roman Catholics, especially women, makes her part of the especially women, makes her part of the channel for individuals to approach Jesus channel for individuals to approach Jesus to gain from him what they want. In to gain from him what they want. In numerous parts of the Philippines there numerous parts of the Philippines there would be signs saying: “Go To Jesus would be signs saying: “Go To Jesus Through Mary.”Through Mary.”

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4. Sacraments are available to Roman 4. Sacraments are available to Roman Catholics as seven channels through Catholics as seven channels through which God’s grace flows to the Roman which God’s grace flows to the Roman Catholic faithful. Catholic faithful.

Five sacraments are essential for Five sacraments are essential for salvation: Baptism, Confirmation, salvation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Extreme UnctionEucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction

Two are not: Marriage, OrdinationTwo are not: Marriage, Ordination


5. Sacramentals are objects or actions that 5. Sacramentals are objects or actions that aid Catholics in practicing their faith. Icons aid Catholics in practicing their faith. Icons of the church, and especially those within of the church, and especially those within Roman Catholic Church buildings or Roman Catholic Church buildings or grounds are believed to have healing grounds are believed to have healing power that comes to individuals who pray power that comes to individuals who pray through or to them, or to those handling or through or to them, or to those handling or kissing them. kissing them.


Saying “the Rosary,” or even physically Saying “the Rosary,” or even physically rubbing and kissing the crucifix on the rubbing and kissing the crucifix on the rosary can bring God’s protection during a rosary can bring God’s protection during a crisis.crisis.

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For centuries, the use of the Rosary has For centuries, the use of the Rosary has assisted many people in their prayer and assisted many people in their prayer and devotional life. The Rosary is believed to have devotional life. The Rosary is believed to have originated through a coalescence of popular originated through a coalescence of popular devotions from the 12th century onward. By devotions from the 12th century onward. By 1573, an official feast was declared and the 1573, an official feast was declared and the Rosary was made a part of the Roman Catholic Rosary was made a part of the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical life.Church’s liturgical life.[1][1]

[1][1] Reynolds R. Ekstrom, Rosemary Ekstrin, Reynolds R. Ekstrom, Rosemary Ekstrin, Concise Catholic DictionaryConcise Catholic Dictionary, , Mystic, Ct: Twenty-Third Publications, 1991, 131. Mystic, Ct: Twenty-Third Publications, 1991, 131.


Rosary beads are used to aid in counting the Rosary beads are used to aid in counting the prayers without distraction. Generally, the prayers without distraction. Generally, the Rosary is begun with the Apostle’s Creed, the Rosary is begun with the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, three Angelica Salutations, and Lord’s Prayer, three Angelica Salutations, and one Glory Be. The Rosary is a form of mental one Glory Be. The Rosary is a form of mental and vocal prayer centered on mysteries (or and vocal prayer centered on mysteries (or events recalled from the lives of Jesus and events recalled from the lives of Jesus and Mary).Mary).[1][1] These Mysteries are divided into three These Mysteries are divided into three categories: categories: Joyful, Sorrowful, Joyful, Sorrowful, and and GloriousGlorious. .

[1][1] Felician A. Foy, editor, Felician A. Foy, editor, Catholic AlmanacCatholic Almanac, Huntington: Our , Huntington: Our Sunday Visitor, Inc, 1992, 325.Sunday Visitor, Inc, 1992, 325.


The The Joyful MysteriesJoyful Mysteries include: The include: The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus to Mary; Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus to Mary; The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth; The The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth; The Nativity of Jesus; the Presentation of Nativity of Jesus; the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and The Finding of Jesus in the Temple, and The Finding of Jesus in the Temple. Jesus in the Temple.


The The Sorrowful Mysteries Sorrowful Mysteries include: The include: The Agony of Jesus in the Garden; The Agony of Jesus in the Garden; The Scourging at the Pillar; The Crowning with Scourging at the Pillar; The Crowning with Thorns; The Carrying of the Cross; and Thorns; The Carrying of the Cross; and The Crucifixion and Death. The Crucifixion and Death.


The The Glorious MysteriesGlorious Mysteries include: The include: The Resurrection of Christ; The Ascension of Resurrection of Christ; The Ascension of Christ to Heaven; The Descent of the Holy Christ to Heaven; The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, The Assumption of Spirit at Pentecost, The Assumption of Mary, and the Coronation of MaryMary, and the Coronation of Mary.[1].[1]

[1][1] In this book we state that we will include In this book we state that we will include only the mysteries that only the mysteries that are clearly recorded in the Bibleare clearly recorded in the Bible, therefore, the last two are not , therefore, the last two are not included. included.


In 2002 Pope John Paul II sent an Apostolic In 2002 Pope John Paul II sent an Apostolic letter stating his desire for the Rosary to be more letter stating his desire for the Rosary to be more “Christo-Centric,”“Christo-Centric,”[1][1] He then proposed the He then proposed the “Luminous Mysteries” which include: The “Luminous Mysteries” which include: The Baptism of Jesus, The First Miracle at Cana, Baptism of Jesus, The First Miracle at Cana, The Proclamation of the Gospel, The The Proclamation of the Gospel, The Transfiguration, and The Eucharist. We have Transfiguration, and The Eucharist. We have included these our book, included these our book, Gospel in the RosaryGospel in the Rosary..

[1][1]. Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae of the Supreme Pontiff . Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II. John Paul II. http://www.vztican.va/holy_http://www.vztican.va/holy_ father/johnfather/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/dkocuments/hf-ii_apl_200….”_paul_ii/apost_letters/dkocuments/hf-ii_apl_200….”


These mysteries mentioned above form These mysteries mentioned above form the core of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. the core of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul gave a concise definition The Apostle Paul gave a concise definition of the content of the Gospel he received of the content of the Gospel he received from Christ: from Christ: “that Christ died for our sins in “that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried; that he was raised on the third was buried; that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures;” day in accordance with the Scriptures;” (1Corinthians 15:3-4). (1Corinthians 15:3-4).


In his discourse at Pentecost (Acts 2), the In his discourse at Pentecost (Acts 2), the Apostle Peter also presented a concise Apostle Peter also presented a concise explanation of the Gospel when he spoke explanation of the Gospel when he spoke about the death of Jesus (v. 23), the about the death of Jesus (v. 23), the resurrection of Jesus (vv.24-32), the resurrection of Jesus (vv.24-32), the ascension of Jesus (v.33-36), the coming ascension of Jesus (v.33-36), the coming of the Holy Spirit (v.33; 38; 39), and the of the Holy Spirit (v.33; 38; 39), and the salvation that people can receive by salvation that people can receive by repenting of their sins and placing their repenting of their sins and placing their trust in Jesus as their Savior (v.38). trust in Jesus as their Savior (v.38).


The Gospel, therefore, is the Good News The Gospel, therefore, is the Good News that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, died on the cross for our sins, rose from died on the cross for our sins, rose from the dead, went up to heaven, and sent his the dead, went up to heaven, and sent his Holy Spirit to live in our hearts. If we place Holy Spirit to live in our hearts. If we place our trust in Jesus, we will be forgiven of all our trust in Jesus, we will be forgiven of all of our sins, experience his presence in our of our sins, experience his presence in our daily lives, and go to heaven with him daily lives, and go to heaven with him when we die (John 14:1-3).when we die (John 14:1-3).


Gospel in the RosaryGospel in the Rosary focuses on the Bible focuses on the Bible portions that describe the Mysteries of the portions that describe the Mysteries of the Rosary.Rosary.

In each of these Bible studies, therefore, there In each of these Bible studies, therefore, there will be opportunities to meditate on the will be opportunities to meditate on the significance of the lessons of these Mysteries for significance of the lessons of these Mysteries for our relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus said, our relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “Search the scriptures, because you have “Search the scriptures, because you have eternal life through them; even they testify on my eternal life through them; even they testify on my behalf” (John 5:39). behalf” (John 5:39).


May the blessings of God be upon you as May the blessings of God be upon you as you diligently study his Word.you diligently study his Word.


I. THE JOYFUL MYSTERIESI. THE JOYFUL MYSTERIESThe Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus - The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus - Luke 1:26-38Luke 1:26-38The Visitation of Mary with Elizabeth - The Visitation of Mary with Elizabeth - Luke 1:39-56Luke 1:39-56The Nativity of Jesus - Luke 2:1-20The Nativity of Jesus - Luke 2:1-20The Presentation of Jesus - Luke 2:21-38The Presentation of Jesus - Luke 2:21-38The Finding of Jesus in the Temple - Luke The Finding of Jesus in the Temple - Luke 2:51-512:51-51


II. THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIESII. THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

The Baptism of Jesus - Luke 3:1-22The Baptism of Jesus - Luke 3:1-22The Self-Manifestation at the Wedding in The Self-Manifestation at the Wedding in Cana - John 2:1-11Cana - John 2:1-11The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God - The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God - Mark 1:15;2:3-13Mark 1:15;2:3-13The Transfiguration of Jesus - Luke 9:28-The Transfiguration of Jesus - Luke 9:28-3636The Eucharist - Luke 22:7-20 The Eucharist - Luke 22:7-20


III. THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIESIII. THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIESThe Agony in the garden - Matthew 26: The Agony in the garden - Matthew 26: 36-3936-39The Scourging at the Pillar - Matthew The Scourging at the Pillar - Matthew 27:25-2627:25-26The Crowning with Thorns - Matthew The Crowning with Thorns - Matthew 27:28-2927:28-29The Carrying of the Cross - John 19:17-18The Carrying of the Cross - John 19:17-18The Crucifixion and Death - Luke 23:45-46The Crucifixion and Death - Luke 23:45-46


IV. THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIESIV. THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

The Resurrection of Our Lord - Luke 23-24The Resurrection of Our Lord - Luke 23-24

The Ascension of Christ into Heaven - The Ascension of Christ into Heaven - Luke 24 and Acts 1Luke 24 and Acts 1

The Descent of the Holy Spirit - Acts 2The Descent of the Holy Spirit - Acts 2

The Return of Christ - Acts 1 and The Return of Christ - Acts 1 and Thessalonians 4Thessalonians 4


V. THE MYSTERY OF MYSTERIESV. THE MYSTERY OF MYSTERIES

The Loving Father - Luke 15:11-24The Loving Father - Luke 15:11-24

The New Birth - John 3:1-16The New Birth - John 3:1-16

The Proper Relationship with God - John The Proper Relationship with God - John 4:1-264:1-26

The Final Destiny - Luke 16:19-31The Final Destiny - Luke 16:19-31

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