Mystical Theology and Reform of the Carmelite Order

1. Which of the following is a main theme of mysticism in Carmelite spirituality?

A) Community service
B) Theological debate
C) Union with God
D) Scriptural analysis

2. What does the term 'Carmel' refer to in the context of the Carmelite Order?

A) A sacred text
B) A feast day
C) A mountain in Israel
D) A type of prayer

3. Which mystical work focuses on the stages of spiritual development?

A) The Treatise on Prayer
B) The Ladder of Perfection
C) The Guide for the Perplexed
D) The Book of Life

4. The Carmelite Order is part of which larger family of religious traditions?

A) The clerical orders
B) The mendicant orders
C) The monastic orders
D) The military orders

5. What is the role of the Virgin Mary in Carmelite spirituality?

A) She is only mentioned during feasts.
B) She is seen as a distant figure.
C) She is viewed as the Mother and model of the Order.
D) She is not emphasized.

6. What does 'Carmelite' mean in its literal sense?

A) Of Mount Carmel
B) Of the desert
C) Of the vine
D) Of the city

7. What is the key focus in the teachings of the Carmelite Order?

A) Community service and charity
B) Active ministry and preaching
C) Prayer and contemplation
D) Scholastic theology

8. What does 'Liturgy of the Hours' refer to in Carmelite tradition?

A) The Eucharistic celebration.
B) An ancient Carmelite text.
C) A special form of meditation.
D) The official daily prayers of the Church.

9. Which saint is associated with the Carmelite Order's emphasis on mental prayer?

A) Saint Benedict
B) Saint Francis of Assisi
C) Saint Ignatius of Loyola
D) Saint Teresa of Avila

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