Spirituality in Nursing 1 Module 1M

Summary

This video script delves into the concept of spirituality in nursing, emphasizing the universal calling to holiness and the guidance provided by the book 'Spirituality in Nursing: Standing on Holy Ground' by Mary O'Brien. It highlights the journey of spiritual development, referencing Kierkegaard's stages from aesthetic to moral to the leap of faith. The speaker, a priest, acknowledges the contributions of laypersons and the importance of recognizing God's grace in achieving spiritual growth, ultimately defining spirituality as a sacrificial love and a response to God's call.

Takeaways

• 📚 The course uses 'Spirituality in Nursing: Standing on Holy Ground' by Mary O'Brien as a guide to explore spirituality in nursing.
• 🔍 The instructor emphasizes that spirituality is a broad term and believes that all actions can be related to spirituality in some way.
• 🙏 Spirituality is presented as a calling from God, with examples given from biblical figures like Moses, Jeremiah, and Jesus Christ.
• 🎓 The course acknowledges the contributions of laypersons to the understanding of spirituality, suggesting that their insights can be as valuable as those of religious figures.
• 🌟 The concept of holiness is central to the course, with the idea that everyone is called to be holy by responding to God's call with the right dispositions.
• 📈 The script discusses the stages of spiritual development as proposed by Kierkegaard, starting with the aesthetic, moving to the moral, and culminating in the leap of faith.
• 🧘‍♂️ The aesthetic stage is characterized by being governed by the senses and focusing on material things, which may not necessarily relate to faith.
• 🤔 The moral stage involves judgment and decision-making, which can lead to being grim and judgmental, but is a step towards higher spiritual development.
• 🙌 The leap of faith represents a higher level of spiritual development, where one moves towards faith in God and the promise of salvation.
• ✝️ The concept of sacrificial love and charity is introduced as the ultimate form of spirituality, where one gives up their life for the sake of God's will.
• 🕊️ The importance of grace is highlighted, acknowledging that humans cannot reach God through their own efforts but need God's help to achieve holiness.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the course on spirituality in nursing?

The main focus of the course is to explore spirituality as a calling from God and its role in nursing, using the book 'Spirituality in Nursing: Standing on Holy Ground' by Mary O'Brien as a guide.

What does the speaker believe about the role of the book by Mary O'Brien in the course?

The speaker believes that Mary O'Brien's book is a valuable guide to spirituality despite her not being a priest, as it provides insights from a layperson's perspective on spirituality.

How does the speaker differentiate between the roles of a priest and a layperson in discussing spirituality?

The speaker acknowledges that while both priests and laypeople can discuss spirituality, priests have the sacraments and the assurance of salvation, giving them a different finality in their role.

What biblical figures are mentioned as examples of individuals called by God according to the script?

Moses, Jeremiah, Christ, and Saint Paul are mentioned as examples of individuals who were called by God to fulfill specific roles or missions.

What does the speaker suggest about the universality of being called by God?

The speaker suggests that not only prophets, priests, or nuns are called by God, but everyone has a vocation to be holy by responding to God's call with the right dispositions.

What is the significance of the 'leap of faith' in the context of the script?

The 'leap of faith' signifies a higher level of spiritual development where one moves towards faith in God, trusting in God's promise and understanding that God's grace is essential for spiritual growth.

How does the speaker describe the aesthetic stage of spiritual development according to Kierkegaard?

In the aesthetic stage, individuals are governed by their senses and are focused on material things, often getting detained at this level without making significant progress in their spiritual life.

What is the moral stage of spiritual development as described by Kierkegaard in the script?

The moral stage involves individuals being judgmental and focused on moral actions, but not necessarily acting with ultimate moral goodness, as they may not be aligned with God's ultimate end.

What is the final stage of spiritual development mentioned by the speaker, and what does it entail?

The final stage mentioned is sacrificial love or charity, which involves dying to oneself and living for the sake of others, fulfilling God's will, and embracing suffering as part of the spiritual journey.

How does the speaker relate the concept of suffering to spirituality in the script?

The speaker relates suffering to spirituality by suggesting that embracing suffering, like Christ and other biblical figures, is part of the spiritual journey and a way to achieve holiness.

What is the role of grace in spiritual development according to the script?

Grace is essential in spiritual development as it is God's help that makes individuals worthy of Him and enables them to reach spiritual heights that they cannot achieve through their own efforts alone.