Nicene Creed

Nicene Creed

 Tonight I wanted to add one of the most important prayers in the Catholic Faith. It declares what beliefs We, as Catholics, hold dear to our hearts and souls. I first wanted to just post the prayer then tomorrow go into more detail about the prayer. This way we can focus first on the words then on the meanings. 

      Recite out loud the prayer. Listen to each sentence and pause after each one. Take out the keys words and reflect on them. To understand this prayer is to understand the core of our Catholic Beliefs. All Catholics recite this prayer each week. It does not matter where in the world We are. 

       Sometimes we just get into a routine and say the prayers without hearing what it means. We all need to stop and take apart the prayers so we can stand a bit taller, speak a bit louder and clearer when we say it this weekend. Below I have copied the prayer for us all to reflect on. 

Until tomorrow, God Bless, and take the time to hear the words of our faith. 

The Nicene Creed

I believe in one God,

the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God,

born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation

he came down from heaven,

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,

and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

he suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day

in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory

to judge the living and the dead

and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins

and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen.