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Title: The "science of the saints". Post by: The Reginator on June 07, 2011, 07:20:40 PM G'day,
Since I started praying the Novena to the Holy Ghost I keep seeing a new phrase. In the Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost we pray for "the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints". A few days ago I did an Internet search of that phrase, but I recall getting a little frustrated with the results. (It was past bedtime. ::) ) I was simply wondering how others interpret the 'science of the saints'. (I'm not quite a saint as yet, so I tend to have many questions ...) Here's my best guess: the science of the saints is simply the study of their lives and works. Dominus vobiscum, Reg. Title: Re: The "science of the saints". Post by: Maria Margaret on June 07, 2011, 10:01:22 PM I thought of science of the Saints as learning to emulate their virtues in life and trying to be a saint.
I'm doing the Novena too. :) Glad to see you around, Reginator! Title: Re: The "science of the saints". Post by: The Reginator on June 08, 2011, 12:39:36 AM I thought of science of the Saints as learning to emulate their virtues in life and trying to be a saint. :teaandcoffee:I'm doing the Novena too. :) Glad to see you around, Reginator! Title: Re: The "science of the saints". Post by: odhiambo on June 08, 2011, 04:30:42 PM G'day, Since I started praying the Novena to the Holy Ghost I keep seeing a new phrase. In the Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost we pray for "the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints". A few days ago I did an Internet search of that phrase, but I recall getting a little frustrated with the results. (It was past bedtime. ::) ) I was simply wondering how others interpret the 'science of the saints'. (I'm not quite a saint as yet, so I tend to have many questions ...) Here's my best guess: the science of the saints is simply the study of their lives and works. Dominus vobiscum, Reg. Hey Reg. I was reading about The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and their meaning. I read that "With the gift of knowledge, we are able to discern and discover the will of God in all things and judge everything according to this divine perspective" and that "The gift of knowledge is often called 'the science of the saints' because it enables those who have it to swiftly discern between the impulses of temptation and the inspirations of grace." |